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Tail-End Charlie
To the OP - LS is short for "limited slip". Basically a differential with internal clutches that prevents one wheel from getting all the power and spinning while the other wheel does nothing, which is what happens with an "open" differential. For 90% of normal bad road driving, LS is fine and full lockers like Detroit or Air isn't needed.
Exactly. I believe there is a factory limited slip for the REAR axles on FG's, and ATW and others are working on it for the front axles. I would bet there is a LS option for the FE as well. Someone who knows them better would have to say for sure, I don't really know.
But why the focus on Mitsubishi? If you're going to build out a used box truck, why not get one with an American chassis?
You can get limited slips from the factory in American pickups, lockers are aftermarket. The medium and heavy duty trucks Class 6, 7 and 8 can be ordered with either Detroit lockers or air lockers from the factory.
Exactly. I believe there is a factory limited slip for the REAR axles on FG's, and ATW and others are working on it for the front axles. I would bet there is a LS option for the FE as well. Someone who knows them better would have to say for sure, I don't really know.
But why the focus on Mitsubishi? If you're going to build out a used box truck, why not get one with an American chassis?