Will a non locked Bronco have Limited slip or be completely Open?

[Ultimate6g]

Anyone know if non locked Broncos will have some sort of limited slip system that won't quite be a locker but get you by?

For example Nissan's Anti-Lock Brake Limited slips applies the break to slipping tire to the slipping tire to force the gripping tire to move the vehicle forward. It actually works quite well in the Xterra and Frontier and might be the best implementation of this system on the market today.

Asking because If they do, i may consider.... Base Bronco with 2.7L and build it slowly. (yeah I know its not for everyone)

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[JT58Bronc]

It would be nice if they offered an option for limited slip in the rear. It helps with wet and slippery roads- when in 2wd. I'd rather this than even the the locking rear differential for my type of driving and light trail use.

 

[The_Phew]

For example Nissan's Anti-Lock Brake Limited slips applies the break to slipping tire to the slipping tire to force the gripping tire to move the vehicle forward. It actually works quite well in the Xterra and Frontier and might be the best implementation of this system on the market today.

Every new passenger vehicle sold in the U.S. in the past 8 years has some form of brake-based traction control. Not all of the systems as implemented on 4x4s work/work well in 4Lo, so there is some minor differentiation among models. But Toyota calling their brake-based traction control system in the Taco and other models 'Auto LSD' is just marketing bull; it's fundamentally identical to what a base Corolla has.

So to answer your question, the Bronco will not have a factory mechanical LSD on offer, but the brake-based traction control system will be fine for most usage (just like it's fine in most other 4x4s). Such systems have numerous limitations, which is why mechanical LSDs, active diffs (sports cars), and lockers exist.

 

[Rayder]

The traction control system on all current Ford Trucks applies the brakes to mimic a LSD, very similar to Nissans system or Toyotas A-trac. So I'd assume the Bronco will as well.

 

[brewdad]

If the traction control is not enough at times, then move the knob from 2wd to 4wd auto; this is why the extra option of 4wd auto is worth getting, even if you do not live in snow country.

 

[da_jokker]

Are you talking about the Front? Because I thought all Broncos came with a locker in the Back. The SAS is what gave you the Locker in the Front.

 

[DrewBronc21]

Are you talking about the Front? Because I thought all Broncos came with a locker in the Back. The SAS is what gave you the Locker in the Front.

base and big bend don’t come with rear lockers, unless optioned or Sasquatch

 

[CPL_Rabbit]

Are you talking about the Front? Because I thought all Broncos came with a locker in the Back. The SAS is what gave you the Locker in the Front.

No rear locker available on the Base, according to documentation, unless you go Squatch.

 

[Lcubed]

i'm betting that the GOAT modes will do a brake based traction control for the fully open front and rear diffs. it can be quite effective at transferring power from the wheel that spins to the one that doesn't. that said, when in doubt, the locker wins.

 

[Goocci gang]

Competitors offer a lsd in some trims, but not all. So probably to some degree. U may have to buy up to a higher trim

 

[The Frisco Kid]

Don’t see any mention of limited slips anywhere. Though the Sport and the Raptor both have some form of lsd. So maybe there is hope for lower end trims.

 

[buildbigboats]

Competitors offer a lsd in some trims, but not all. So probably to some degree. U may have to buy up to a higher trim

Or save thousands over going to higher trim plus additional for rear locker or adding automatic plus Sasquatch by doing aftermarket LSD or locker such as Aussie locker or their newer Torq locker, Detroit TruTrac etc rear and/or front. Considering this option after 3 years/36k whichever comes first. Would free up extra $ for other aftermarket such as winch/bumper, tires etc

 

[dnvrBronco]

I assume all bronco diffs are open until locked. There will be traction control, which is hopefully defeatable. Likely through goat modes. The auto mode transfer case is what you want for snow on tarmac.

 

[Incognito]

Or save thousands over going to higher trim plus additional for rear locker or adding automatic plus Sasquatch by doing aftermarket LSD or locker such as Aussie locker or their newer Torq locker, Detroit TruTrac etc rear and/or front. Considering this option after 3 years/36k whichever comes first. Would free up extra $ for other aftermarket such as winch/bumper, tires etc

Street driving auto lockers is a recipe for lots of broken drivetrain parts at best. And increadably poor driving manners all the time.

Someone who buys a $400 beater 4x4 and throws in the cheapest locker (Aussie) in he can get, and drives it like he stole it, is a hero.

Someone who buys a $40,000 new 4x4 and puts the cheapest, poorest performing locker in, is a fool.

 

[buildbigboats]

Street driving auto lockers is a recipe for lots of broken drivetrain parts at best. And increadably poor driving manners all the time.

Someone who buys a $400 beater 4x4 and throws in the cheapest locker (Aussie) in he can get, and drives it like he stole it, is a hero.

Someone who buys a $40,000 new 4x4 and puts the cheapest, poorest performing locker in, is a fool.

But you do appear to like the Detroit trutrac mentioned so guess you'd agree that could be a viable option for some

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