how can u tell what diff

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dazzr
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Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:55 am

been given diff.told it's a lsd off of a 325 sport how can i tell if it's the real deal?
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Can you read the whats stamped on the tag on the back?
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Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:08 pm

If its an LSD hold one output shaft and turn the other, if one turns freely its an open diff (non LSD) if both turn together then its an LSD

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Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:15 pm

yeah they both turn. thanks
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Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:34 pm

If they turn the same way its an lsd if the turn opposites its not
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