I heard at one point that generally if it had a full sized spare, then it had LSD. My 98 had a sticker in the glove box.
The best way is to spin the wheels or pull the diff cover.
I heard at one point that generally if it had a full sized spare, then it had LSD.
You heard wrong.
Not true at all, I actually haven't come across any 8.25's with LSD's yet. My loaded '99 sport did not have one (full size spare on alloys).
You heard wrong.
Not true at all, I actually haven't come across any 8.25's with LSD's yet. My loaded '99 sport did not have one (full size spare on alloys).
You are correct, you can't get an LSD if it has a compact spare for the obvious reason that if you put it on the rear, you will have two tires traveling at different speeds, and will burn up the LSD clutch packs.Hmmmm....I found a wrecked 98 Sport with an LSD on CL for a song and a dance. The wrecked 2000 Sport I got my interior from was also an LSD 8.25. I could find probably 3 or 4 other LSD 8.25's for less than $75. But I don't think that you could get an XJ with an LSD that had a compact spare.
For that reason, I stand by my statement that if it has a full sized spare. Then it's worth taking a 2nd look for an LSD. I also said the only sure way is to spin the wheels or pull the diff cover.
I'm happy for you.Mine '99 has it.
You are correct, you can't get an LSD if it has a compact spare for the obvious reason that if you put it on the rear, you will have two tires traveling at different speeds, and will burn up the LSD clutch packs.
Your statement was "if you have a full sized spare, you have an LSD". Of course you will have a full sized spare if you have an LSD, because the LSD was only available with a full sized spare.
A full sized spare is required to have an LSD, but an LSD is not required to have a full sized spare. I'm happy for you.
I heard at one point that generally if it had a full sized spare, then it had LSD. My 98 had a sticker in the glove box.
The best way is to spin the wheels or pull the diff cover.