2011 Super-Duty letdown
Tuned
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From: Fort Worth, TX
I think the V-10 is available for chassis cabs only.
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From: Stephensville WI
Yes, it works but above a certain speed it disengages, not a good thing if you are towing uphill on slick roads. I have tried it out and it just isn't comparable to limited slip. I find the rear of truck slips side to side with the electronic locker engaged in the same scenario. I was forced to shift into 4 wd to keep things tracking straight.
Before you go on ranting about the differential, get some decent tires. You can put the best lockers or limited slip differentials on your truck, but if your tires are cr@p it won't make any difference. It is all a waste of money unless you can grip the road surface/
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From: Greenwood, SC
If you are towing up a hill and the road is snow or ice covered, slick enough to get yourself out of shape, this would be a severe condition which will require the driver to do something.
1. Traction control will get you through.
2. 4 wheel high would probably be the best option if you don't have traction control.
3. The ELD will lock the rear diff, and if traction is not good, you will spin both rear tires. The ELD works, evidence is when you look in the mirrors and see your wheels spinning. That's all it can do.
4. 4 wheel high combined with the traction control will get you up a hill if it is passable. I think turning traction control off would get you up the hill faster but you better hold on and correct for some side spin.
1. Traction control will get you through.
2. 4 wheel high would probably be the best option if you don't have traction control.
3. The ELD will lock the rear diff, and if traction is not good, you will spin both rear tires. The ELD works, evidence is when you look in the mirrors and see your wheels spinning. That's all it can do.
4. 4 wheel high combined with the traction control will get you up a hill if it is passable. I think turning traction control off would get you up the hill faster but you better hold on and correct for some side spin.
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Yes, it works but above a certain speed it disengages, not a good thing if you are towing uphill on slick roads. I have tried it out and it just isn't comparable to limited slip. I find the rear of truck slips side to side with the electronic locker engaged in the same scenario. I was forced to shift into 4 wd to keep things tracking straight.
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Yes, and the V10 is only available on the F450/F550 chassis cabs. (besides vans & stripped chassis) My 2011 F550 is a V10. The F350 Cab & Chassis comes with the 6.2 as the only gas engine.
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From: Spencer, ma
Slow down going up a slippery hill?
I dont know about you guys but im 40 and have over a million miles in my pick up trucks hauling things, and when I come to a grade with snow or ice on it I go faster and use momentum, skill and every feature that truck has to get over the top.
I dont know about you guys but im 40 and have over a million miles in my pick up trucks hauling things, and when I come to a grade with snow or ice on it I go faster and use momentum, skill and every feature that truck has to get over the top.
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From: Richmond, VA
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From: Richmond, VA
My Armada has them front and back and it's a life saver. When parking, you can't tell how close the front of the truck is from the car in front of you. As long as the truck is, you need to pull all the way in.
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Take a chill pill friend. We use studded snow treads here. I've been doing this for 45 years so I have a clue about what I'm talking about. Instead of going off on your own rant, stay on the subject or stay off this forum.
Mountain Pass
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From: Plainville, MA
But why not put a "backup" sensor on the front also? I don't understand that.
My Armada has them front and back and it's a life saver. When parking, you can't tell how close the front of the truck is from the car in front of you. As long as the truck is, you need to pull all the way in.
My Armada has them front and back and it's a life saver. When parking, you can't tell how close the front of the truck is from the car in front of you. As long as the truck is, you need to pull all the way in.
Mountain Pass
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From: Southbridge, MA
Slow down going up a slippery hill?
I dont know about you guys but im 40 and have over a million miles in my pick up trucks hauling things, and when I come to a grade with snow or ice on it I go faster and use momentum, skill and every feature that truck has to get over the top.
I dont know about you guys but im 40 and have over a million miles in my pick up trucks hauling things, and when I come to a grade with snow or ice on it I go faster and use momentum, skill and every feature that truck has to get over the top.
Mountain Pass
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From: Plainville, MA
Not sure who you are referring to, but the title of this thread is "2011 Super - Duty Letdown", which appears to be referring to multiple things that the OP was unhappy about with the 2011 model, not specifically about how to drive up a hill in the snow.