I bought 2003 2WD Sonoma (same as Chevy S-10) from a neighbor's widow a few years back. Except for AC and radio, it's pretty basic. It's easy to get this truck stuck when the back end is light but (based on experience with tractors) I think a limited-slip differential (which is retrofit-able) is a fair alternative to 4WD. In most cases (ice, snow, mud, pine needles) I get stuck because one rear wheel spins free. I bought a used Torsen unit but haven't installed it yet.
Questions/opinions: (1) What experience do others have with limited-slip differentials vs 4WD. And (2) should I try this Torsen install DIY or hire a pro to do the job? I have never done differential work (other than replacing 123 half shafts) so I'm not confident about getting the pinion/ring-gear mesh right. I've seen the photos of marking grease to show the gear contact but it seems one needs a shim kit for adjustments. Also, it looks like you could do a lot of damage if the gears don't mesh right. Thoughts? > -----Original Message----- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Curt Raymond via Mercedes > Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 5:26 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Burnin' daylight > > In my area we call 2wd trucks "ditch queens". Unless you've got good snow > tires and a buncha weight in the back and really know what you're doing > you'll end up in the ditch... > -Curt _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
