4x4 Simple Question
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The ordering guide says that manual locking hubs and manual shifter (for 4WD) are standard on the XL and XLT. Electronic Shift on the Fly and auto/manual locking hubs are an option on the XLT and standard on the Lariat.
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He has a lariat so his truck has auto front hubs and he has ESOF from the dash.
The options on the front hubs are Auto/Lock.
Yes, you can engage the ELD in 4x2 or 4x4.
I tend to stick with the 4x4 option first as it is more effective when required.
I've only used the ELD option for fun, because I have it but haven't had to use ELD because 4x4 couldn't handle the situation.
I haven't tried 4x4 low with the ELD engaged.
The options on the front hubs are Auto/Lock.
Yes, you can engage the ELD in 4x2 or 4x4.
I tend to stick with the 4x4 option first as it is more effective when required.
I've only used the ELD option for fun, because I have it but haven't had to use ELD because 4x4 couldn't handle the situation.
I haven't tried 4x4 low with the ELD engaged.
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I recently discovered that you need to check your hubs once in a while. While washing my truck I saw that the hubs were manually set to lock. Don't know who, when, where it happened and could have driven a couple hundred miles like that. I saw no dash indication of it, so no way to really know.
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yes the locking diff deactivates after 25 or 30mph? i know in a gas 2011 truck i was driving i didnt realize i was burning the tire off it off every stop light, then once i did i locked the diff so i could spin both haha but it did shut off after 20-30mph which would kinda **** me off honestly is there any way to mod it to keep it activated anytime you want?
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yes the locking diff deactivates after 25 or 30mph? i know in a gas 2011 truck i was driving i didnt realize i was burning the tire off it off every stop light, then once i did i locked the diff so i could spin both haha but it did shut off after 20-30mph which would kinda **** me off honestly is there any way to mod it to keep it activated anytime you want?
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Thanks EVERYONE for this "learning curve". I never had 4x4 before and only purchased it because of the resale. I did have several times with my older truck where I needed a tow--wet grass with a 5th wheel is sometimes a problem. I am certain that I will have opportunities to use it. The lower range will help backing the rv into the home port!!!
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I did not know and thank you. I have the electronic system with the locking diff as well. Thanks for the info.
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He has a lariat so his truck has auto front hubs and he has ESOF from the dash.
The options on the front hubs are Auto/Lock.
Yes, you can engage the ELD in 4x2 or 4x4.
I tend to stick with the 4x4 option first as it is more effective when required.
I've only used the ELD option for fun, because I have it but haven't had to use ELD because 4x4 couldn't handle the situation.
I haven't tried 4x4 low with the ELD engaged.
The options on the front hubs are Auto/Lock.
Yes, you can engage the ELD in 4x2 or 4x4.
I tend to stick with the 4x4 option first as it is more effective when required.
I've only used the ELD option for fun, because I have it but haven't had to use ELD because 4x4 couldn't handle the situation.
I haven't tried 4x4 low with the ELD engaged.
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I believe the hubs are actuated using vacuum. Not that I've actually looked at the system, but I read that on here somewhere. And we're never wrong 
The ELD works at or below 25mph, as stated. It will also disengage if you exceed 25mph. This is a good thing.
I've done a bit of 4x4 (I posted a thread about it a few days ago) and am *very* impressed with the capability of this truck. The stock Michelin AT/2 tires are the weak link, however. I would not count on them or the conti's (especially not the conti's) being able to get you unstuck. This past weekend I nearly lost control going VERY slowly up a slippery hill in 4x4... the tires just caked with mud and started sliding around. Mind you, I don't do this for sport - my side business requires a decent amount of offroad driving. sport offroading takes a bit more capability, and I have not tested it that far... but I have a good feeling that it would perform just fine.
Those of you who have already upgraded your tires, fret not. The truck is as capable a 4x4 machine as I've ever driven.
The ELD works at or below 25mph, as stated. It will also disengage if you exceed 25mph. This is a good thing.
I've done a bit of 4x4 (I posted a thread about it a few days ago) and am *very* impressed with the capability of this truck. The stock Michelin AT/2 tires are the weak link, however. I would not count on them or the conti's (especially not the conti's) being able to get you unstuck. This past weekend I nearly lost control going VERY slowly up a slippery hill in 4x4... the tires just caked with mud and started sliding around. Mind you, I don't do this for sport - my side business requires a decent amount of offroad driving. sport offroading takes a bit more capability, and I have not tested it that far... but I have a good feeling that it would perform just fine.
Those of you who have already upgraded your tires, fret not. The truck is as capable a 4x4 machine as I've ever driven.
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