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LSD Differentials

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Does anyone have a list or rough idea of what years and models come factory with an LSD diff?

I know all SVX's come with an LSD but what other models and years?

Some WRX STI & early Leone / L series Rally cars got 'em ... ;)

Don't know what years though ... :/

Cheers, Bantum ...

Edited by Bantum

check cars101.com for specs

 

Gen 2 Outbacks with weather package I think, certainly H6es with WP. Maybe Gen 2 VDC and LL Bean?

Forester S and XS, and high optioned Outbacks from about 2000 onward have 4.11 or 4.44 lsd

check cars101.com for specs

 

Gen 2 Outbacks with weather package I think, certainly H6es with WP. Maybe Gen 2 VDC and LL Bean?

 

VDC cars do NOT have an LSD. Other than that, '00-'01 Outbacks with cold weather package has the LSD, Cold weather package became standard '02-'04. 

1998-2002 s model forester,I don't know about others.

No Offense, but the LSD didn't arrive  in the Forester S (and possiby the Impreza RS) 'til '00, from what I've read.

 

No USA Subaru, except for the SVX had an LSD from '92-'99, AFAIK - including the Legacy GT and OB. The '91 Legacy  Sport Sedan - Turbo- (4EAT and 5-speed) was the only year w/the rear 3.90 VLSD.

 

Here's another LIST on NASIOC

I have a 1998 forester s model 5 speed,lifting rear of car off the ground,both wheels turn in same direction.

I have a 1998 forester s model 5 speed,lifting rear of car off the ground,both wheels turn in same direction.

Interesting...not here to argue, but that's not 'factory'. May be someone swapped it?

 

Or a unicorn. :-)

I have a 1998 forester s model 5 speed,lifting rear of car off the ground,both wheels turn in same direction.

 

did you test in neutral? the drive shaft must be free to move. (uh - chock the front wheels!)

Edited by 1 Lucky Texan

Engine off,in neutral,wheel turned by hand, I have owned this since 90k miles.

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