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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Rear differential
Is it possible to lock the rear differential on these trucks without being in 4x4? The ability to do so would be awesome as far as having better traction on the snow and ice but not be in 4x4... I've got two trucks I'd be interested in doing it with, an '06 F-250 SRW and an '03 F-350 DRW.

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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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The rear LS unit is automatic and is dependant on
wheel spin. The only way to lock it yourself is to
replace it with an air-locker or electric unit.

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Ok, thanks... that's kinda what I figured...
 
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detroit lockers, arb, or just break out the welder ( not recomended). the oe unit sucks and gets over powered quickly
 
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i got a detroit trutrac and love it!
 
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