Why is the rear limited slip differential not standard equipment

[mtomac]

Why is the rear limited slip differential not standard equipment on a Wrangler Sport or Sahara ?

It’s a “Trail Rated” Jeep Wrangler, not a Jeep Compass

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[Jeepsterfreak]

Because Jeep can make more money adding it as an option.

 

[JCatherine]

Why is the rear limited slip differential not standard equipment on a Wrangler Sport or Sahara ?

It’s a “Trail Rated” Jeep Wrangler, not a Jeep Compass

Agree

 

[word302]

Why is the rear limited slip differential not standard equipment on a Wrangler Sport or Sahara ?

It’s a “Trail Rated” Jeep Wrangler, not a Jeep Compass

Why isn’t every option “standard” equipment? Is this a serious question?

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

Why is the rear limited slip differential not standard equipment on a Wrangler Sport or Sahara ?

It’s a “Trail Rated” Jeep Wrangler, not a Jeep Compass

Why do you conflate limited slip with trail rated?

 

[JCatherine]

My thought is this... when I think trail rated, I think the ability to get over/go through moderate obstacles fairly easily (with good driving assumed). Therefore, I think of the wheels that get the best traction for what is offered and in most cases this starts with good tires and some form of limited slip or in more advanced cases lockers. I look at Jeeps, especially a trail rated one, for this to be inherent. Therefore the Jeeps that do not have one of these option, I feel may not deserve the trail rated badge unless they are modified in some form.

 

[word302]

My thought is this... when I think trail rated, I think the ability to get over/go through moderate obstacles fairly easily (with good driving assumed). Therefore, I think of the wheels that get the best traction for what is offered and in most cases this starts with good tires and some form of limited slip or in more advanced cases lockers. I look at Jeeps, especially a trail rated one, for this to be inherent. Therefore the Jeeps that do not have one of these option, I feel may not deserve the trail rated badge unless they are modified in some form.

I’ve been over terrain with an open differential in my TJ that most here likely wouldn’t dream of touching. You would have a hard time convincing me I need a limited slip to be considered “trail rated”.

 

[TA1ton]

Well the non-limited slip equipped wranglers come with BLD which works like a LSD but isn’t near as smooth. Also the LSD comes in a Dana 44 rear end...so yes...they make money on it, but for the price of the LSD, it’s quite a bargain!

 

[JCatherine]

I’ve been over terrain with an open differential in my TJ that most here likely wouldn’t dream of touching. You would have a hard time convincing me I need a limited slip to be considered “trail rated”.

Was it stock?

 

[word302]

Was it stock?

You’re missing the point. What percentage of wranglers do you think ever see a trail? Even the vast majority of Rubicons never leave the pavement. Why would FCA make something standard equipment that the majority of its buyers have no need for? To answer your question, I had a 2” budget lift and 31” tires. Eventually added a winch. Would have loved to play follow me with the majority of New wrangler purchasers.

 

[Arrowhead]

Well the non-limited slip equipped wranglers come with BLD which works like a LSD but isn’t near as smooth. Also the LSD comes in a Dana 44 rear end...so yes...they make money on it, but for the price of the LSD, it’s quite a bargain!

I'm pretty sure the BLD works with the optional antispin as well. Guess i need to go get stuck just make sure

 

[RubenZ]

Isn't the Trail Rated Badge just 100$ option lol

 

[LTJeep]

What's your definition of "Trail Rated"?

 

[Indio]

Why is the rear limited slip differential not standard equipment on a Wrangler Sport or Sahara ?

It’s a “Trail Rated” Jeep Wrangler, not a Jeep Compass

My CJs and old Land Rover had open diffs. Took them all over the place offroading. Well at least when I lived in Colorado and the offroading opportunities were numerous. Now I live in flat Chicagoland. Anyway you don't need LSD, although I would order the LSD as mentioned to get the uprated rear axle if it's not a Rubicon model.

 

[spurly]

I’ve been over terrain with an open differential in my TJ that most here likely wouldn’t dream of touching. You would have a hard time convincing me I need a limited slip to be considered “trail rated”.

^ Agreed.

I think you would be surprised what you can actually go over with open diffs. As long as all 3 wheels are on the ground, there's no need to have a LSD or lockers. My TJ does remarkably well with a worn LSD, open front diff, and 3.07 gears, and it's trail rated. I believe the 'Trail Rated' badge used to mean it had 4Lo and a few skid plates. But they've expanded that over the years. Of course though Jeep came up with the term 'Trail Rated', they can make it mean whatever they want.

But this is from Jeep.com
A Trail Rated® badge is not given. It’s earned. Every Trail Rated 4x4 Jeep® Brand vehicle has succeeded against a series of grueling tests in five categories: Traction, Water Fording, Maneuverability, Articulation and Ground Clearance.

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