AWD question
I've owned 4wd before the SVX but only with open diffs front & rear. When I had my SVX in the snow (briefly) I noticed that when I jumped on the gas and the wheels spun that the backend swung out like a rear wheel drive car. Is this due to the limited slip diff in the rear? It seems like it would cause it as it would leave only one of the front tires not spinning out and acting as a pivot point for the car. I never experienced this in my Trooper since the open diffs only let one wheel spin on each axle, there by keeping it pointed straight when the tires slip.
Having 3 wheels always driving would seem better than 2 wheels driving at face value but when the backend swings out in icy stuff I can't help but wonder it open diffs aren't better. Any thoughts from long time SVX owners who've had both kinds of 4WD?
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX)
Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting.
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