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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Does anyone know when the electric locking differential engages of the new powerstrokes? I was told to ask from a friend. He says most elocks only engage in 4lo. He is a Nissan Titan guy so I thought I would throw it out on here since I am going to be purchasing a 2013 F-250 Diesel in the near future.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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If it's the same as on my 2011 gas the e-lock is manual. You pull the 4x4 **** towards you instead of rotating towards 4x4 or 2x4. You will see a light in the dash indicating when the e-lock is on as it disengages at higher speeds. It work in 4x2 or 4x4; have not tried 4x4 low yet but I expect it works there too.
Not recommended for turning on pavement.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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Fastfwd is correct, it can be used in 2- or 4-wheel-drive. It will not stay engaged over 20 MPH for safety reasons.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jasdtaylor
Does anyone know when the electric locking differential engages of the new powerstrokes? I was told to ask from a friend. He says most elocks only engage in 4lo. He is a Nissan Titan guy so I thought I would throw it out on here since I am going to be purchasing a 2013 F-250 Diesel in the near future.
Seriously, did your friend just compare a Super Duty to a Nissan Titan?
 
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Originally Posted by redford
Seriously, did your friend just compare a Super Duty to a Nissan Titan?
Theyre both diesels...
 
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 12:19 AM
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Didn't know nissan made a diesel p/u. Least not yet.
 
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Didn't know nissan made a diesel p/u. Least not yet.
Net yet. But they will be getting a Cummins soon.
 
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Seriously, did your friend just compare a Super Duty to a Nissan Titan?
No he wasn't comparing the super duty to the Titan. We were just talking about how the electric locking differentials are.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Big_Al59
Didn't know nissan made a diesel p/u. Least not yet.
Last I heard was that the 2015 Titan will be getting a 5.0L cummins with around 550tq. Not sure on the hp, the articles just say over 300.
 
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Fastfwd is correct, it can be used in 2- or 4-wheel-drive. It will not stay engaged over 20 MPH for safety reasons.
Thank you very much. That helps a whole lot.
 
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