I ran into this redneck that says his STOCK 89 bronco II has limited slip/ posi-trac in both front and rear axles! Rather than argue with him, I figured I would do some research and find out. Well i can't find anything on this; will someone please help?:confused:

not sure about in 89' but yes, they could be ordered with a track loc in both ends.

Never seen a stock LOC in a front.......:laughing: :laughing:

BUZZ :jester:

Well I have never heard of that before and I have been a technician for Ford for 9 yrs. I checked our service manuals (back to 1980 ) and from what I can tell by talking to the old timers and looking in the manual, Ford hasn't had a front limited slip or locking diff set up since about 1970. We are all pretty sure about that. He's pulling your chain or someone has installed a aftermarket limited slip in it.

Jrod-13 not sure about in 89' but yes, they could be ordered with a track loc in both ends

I would like to know how you got your info. I don't want to sound dumb.

Right know i am going with what the 9 year vet says........Well I have never heard of that before and I have been a technician for Ford for 9 yrs. I checked our service manuals (back to 1980 ) and from what I can tell by talking to the old timers and looking in the manual, Ford hasn't had a front limited slip or locking diff set up since about 1970. We are all pretty sure about that. He's pulling your chain or someone has installed a aftermarket limited slip in it.

If anyone has personal experience with the bronco II and would like to shed more light on the matter, I would appreciate it.

Well I have never heard of that before and I have been a technician for Ford for 9 yrs. I checked our service manuals (back to 1980 ) and from what I can tell by talking to the old timers and looking in the manual, Ford hasn't had a front limited slip or locking diff set up since about 1970. We are all pretty sure about that. He's pulling your chain or someone has installed a aftermarket limited slip in it.

Thanks for your reponse. I believe you, but i want to know exactly were i can send this guy to prove it. Also, can i just jack up the front end, and spin one tire, and if the other tire spins the same direction, then its locked ( in some form). Is that correct?
The bronco II looks totally stock, so could i show him that way?

Well I have never heard of that before and I have been a technician for Ford for 9 yrs. I checked our service manuals (back to 1980 ) and from what I can tell by talking to the old timers and looking in the manual, Ford hasn't had a front limited slip or locking diff set up since about 1970. We are all pretty sure about that. He's pulling your chain or someone has installed a aftermarket limited slip in it.

Thanks for your reponse. I believe you, but i want to know exactly were i can send this guy to prove it. Also, can i just jack up the front end, and spin one tire, and if the other tire spins the same direction, then its locked ( in some form). Is that correct?
The bronco II looks totally stock, so could i show him that way?

Well I have never heard of that before and I have been a technician for Ford for 9 yrs. I checked our service manuals (back to 1980 ) and from what I can tell by talking to the old timers and looking in the manual, Ford hasn't had a front limited slip or locking diff set up since about 1970. We are all pretty sure about that. He's pulling your chain or someone has installed a aftermarket limited slip in it.

Thanks for your reponse. I believe you, but i want to know exactly were i can send this guy to prove it. Also, can i just jack up the front end, and spin one tire, and if the other tire spins the same direction, then its locked ( in some form). Is that correct?
The bronco II looks totally stock, so could i show him that way?

Well I have never heard of that before and I have been a technician for Ford for 9 yrs. I checked our service manuals (back to 1980 ) and from what I can tell by talking to the old timers and looking in the manual, Ford hasn't had a front limited slip or locking diff set up since about 1970. We are all pretty sure about that. He's pulling your chain or someone has installed a aftermarket limited slip in it.

Thanks for your reponse. I believe you, but i want to know exactly were i can send this guy to prove it. Also, can i just jack up the front end, and spin one tire, and if the other tire spins the same direction, then its locked ( in some form). Is that correct?
The bronco II looks totally stock, so could i show him that way?

Well I have never heard of that before and I have been a technician for Ford for 9 yrs. I checked our service manuals (back to 1980 ) and from what I can tell by talking to the old timers and looking in the manual, Ford hasn't had a front limited slip or locking diff set up since about 1970. We are all pretty sure about that. He's pulling your chain or someone has installed a aftermarket limited slip in it.

Thanks for your reponse. I believe you, but i want to know exactly were i can send this guy to prove it. Also, can i just jack up the front end, and spin one tire, and if the other tire spins the same direction, then its locked ( in some form). Is that correct?
The bronco II looks totally stock, so could i show him that way?

Well I have never heard of that before and I have been a technician for Ford for 9 yrs. I checked our service manuals (back to 1980 ) and from what I can tell by talking to the old timers and looking in the manual, Ford hasn't had a front limited slip or locking diff set up since about 1970. We are all pretty sure about that. He's pulling your chain or someone has installed a aftermarket limited slip in it.

Thanks for your reponse. I believe you, but i want to know exactly were i can send this guy to prove it. Also, can i just jack up the front end, and spin one tire, and if the other tire spins the same direction, then its locked ( in some form). Is that correct?
The bronco II looks totally stock, so could i show him that way?

post 16 refernces the dana 28 track-loc (http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=34612)
post #3 here tells what years they were offered, and how to idetify them (http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=29061&hl=)
posts 13 and 19 refrence them again.. (http://www.rrorc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4086&highlight=dana+limited+slip)

I'm sure I can dig up more if need be..

I also remember seeing in a friends explorer owners manual, a front limited slip being mentioned.