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Ron94150 08-23-2016 05:02 AM
Originally Posted by BowlerGT
Guess I should of specified we plan on taking the camper out every weekend or so throughout the spring-fall. We live in Ohio and plan on driving up to 3-4 hours away which means driving through the mountains in SE ohio into west virginia and sometimes down to Tennessee. Would a gas engine still work with where Id be towing or will the extra torque of the diesel help? How do you guys do with the open diffs in these trucks since they only have the electronic locking diff in 4x4?
The open diff really isn't an issue. With the traction control, the truck hooks up fine on asphalt in the rain or light snow. The electronic locker was something I thought I had to have, but actually could have gotten by just fine without it. I'm sure I would have used it more 10 years ago when going to muddy job sites, But the locker isn't something you use on the street, even in the snow. It turns the rear end sideways.

BowlerGT 08-23-2016 09:00 AM
I used to have a 2011 F150 with the electronic locker and Id much rather have a regular limited slip. Are the superdutys the same meaning you can only lock it in 4x4?

Spamfritter 08-23-2016 09:09 AM
Originally Posted by BowlerGT (Post 16518320)
I used to have a 2011 F150 with the electronic locker and Id much rather have a regular limited slip. Are the superdutys the same meaning you can only lock it in 4x4?
My 2015 F-150 would let me use the E-Locker without being in 4A or 4WD. I can do the same on my 2016 Super Duty. The E-Locker is also available for 2WD trucks. The difference is that the E-Locker is standard with the FX4 package and costs extra on a 2WD truck.

Ron94150 08-23-2016 09:11 AM
No, you can lock in the rear locker in just 2wd. With the traction control, the brakes are applied to the tires that starts to slip, engaging the other tire turning the open rear end into a semi sorta limited slip rear end. It's not as seamless as limited slip, but does work and will keep you pointed straight. If you put it in 4wd, you will never need the rear locker on the road. It's nice when you have some really soupy mud.

Firekite 08-23-2016 09:15 AM
Yeah, the locker can be engaged or not as desired, 2WD, 4HI, 4LO, whatever. And it is NOT mutually exclusive with LSD. It's also an LSD. No reason not to get it. Please get it.

Ron94150 08-23-2016 09:33 AM
No reason not to get it in a new truck, I wouldn't pass on a used truck that I liked just because it didn't have it.

'65Ford 08-23-2016 09:48 AM
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong...The electronic locker will disengage once you hit 15-20 mph? Also, the electronic locker is a more rigid lock up than the LSD?

Ron94150 08-23-2016 09:51 AM
Correct, much more rigid. It is a true locker.

'65Ford 08-23-2016 09:59 AM
Originally Posted by Ron94150 (Post 16518487)
Correct, much more rigid. It is a true locker.

Makes sense...especially in a worst case scenario...one tire on ice and one tire on dry pavement. And the safety override at speed would help keep people from wrecking their driveline if they forgot to unlock it.


Thanks Ron94150.

camminich 08-23-2016 10:16 AM
It's pretty slick feature to have, I was surprised how quickly too it locks up the diff.

Spamfritter 08-23-2016 10:28 AM
Originally Posted by '65Ford (Post 16518481)
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong...The electronic locker will disengage once you hit 15-20 mph? Also, the electronic locker is a more rigid lock up than the LSD?
20MPH according to the driver information center in the truck.

Hoss416 08-24-2016 12:02 AM
And it is NOT mutually exclusive with LSD. It's also an LSD.
Where did you find this? Everything I could find says the elocker is an open different until locked. I guess I will have to hook up to a tree tomorrow and test it.

Ron94150 08-24-2016 06:12 AM
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It's not possible to get a limited slip and e-locker. I don't know how you would be able to build one, the locker and the limited slip/open carriers go in the same place.

knottyrope 08-24-2016 03:52 PM
I kept my 2009 Taco that could not tow the 7000# and bought a decent 95 F350 Diesel to tow my 5th with.

grpark20 08-26-2016 09:34 AM
Subscribed as I am in the same boat...


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