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I drive an '04 FORD E350 van for camping / photography. Standard 2WD. I'm considering a limited slip differential modification. About a thousand bucks. I've never done any 4x4 driving. I understand that a standard diff is really only 1WD and that limited slip will give me more like 2WD. Still, it is twice the traction for practical purposes (I'm told). I don't want to get stuck, nor do I wish to get further from the pavement. However, there have been times on dirt roads and even on nice gravel shoulders, where I've been stuck. In these cases I've been lucky that I either didn't dig-in or somebody was there to help me out. Whew. I carry a tow strap and matts.
Do you have any experience with this conundrum? Will it drive the same except when in sand? What is the improvement and how do I then gauge what terrains are 'safe' and which are not?
I'm not interested in a different vehicle. This one is low miles, works fine, and has Sportsmobile modifications.
Thanks for your help.
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