I'm only looking at 4x4s. I thought all of those have limited slip axles. Am I wrong?
The Tradesman trim levels have the 4WD shifter on the floor and the SLTs have an electronic 4WD shifter on the dash.
Is this an indicator of limited slip axles because I don't see them by name on any of the option sheets?
No, just because it is a 4x4, doesn't mean it has limited slip, positraction, or axle lockers. That is just the engagement of the front hubs and transfer case to engage the forward drive train.
It was an option on my truck, that was listed on the window sticker. It's listed in their website as anti-spin rear differential under the power train options. I would talk to a dealer about availability for the front differential. The limit slip diff(s) makes a significant difference off road and snow, and wouldn't get a "4x4" without it, otherwise I'd be adding air lockers or such later. I had lockers in my old '70s FJ40, though great off road, kind of a pain to use.
Edited by Jollyrogers, 28 May 2015 - 08:35 PM.