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If given a choice, what would be better in off-road low traction situations: limited slip rear diff or Vehicle Dynamics Control system, in conjunction with a Traction Control System?
Specifically the LSD in the second gen Subaru Forester or the VDC/TCS in the third (current) generation? LSD is not available in the current Forester
I am doing my research into a Pathfinder replacement and this is one of the questions I am puzzled by. The Pathy has a rear LSD, although rather weak it does a reasonable job. I have no experience with VDC/TCS in any situation, let alone gravel/off-road. My only experience was with the Mystique's rather slick (for 1996
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) TCS.
This is obviously not for hard core off-roading, but just driving on active logging roads at any time of the year. I can count on one hand how many times the Pathy has been in the bush this last year and a half and none of those times needed 4wd, so time for it to go.
Thanks for any insight.