90 Series GXL Differentials

[Lucky Prado Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Lucky Prado]

Still learning about the 1998 GXL I have recently purchased and my latest mystery is whether or not it is equipped with Limited Slip differential.

I have not been underneath it yet but I would like to know (if others know off the top of their heads), whether this model came equipped with LSD as standard or an option. If it was optional is there an easy way to determined if it is fitted, either a tag on diff or code on compliance plate etc. My reading so far sort of suggests that it was standard in the GXL.

Thanks,

Lucky Prado

[MickL Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close MickL]

All Australian delivered models have rear limited slip differentials as standard except models fitted with traction control.

You can confirm a LSD on any vehicle by jacking up the rear axle and turning a wheel by hand, if the opposite wheel turns in the same direction its LSD, if it rotates opposite its an open diff.

[Lucky Prado Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Lucky Prado]

Thank you MickL.

I will do the rotation test ASAP

[t303 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close t303]

I have read that the "Limited" function of the LSD doesn't last much longer than about 30thoukms. Maybe that's where the term "slippery diff" originated. If I ever break it an Elocker will be going in.