Electronic locking axle vs non-limited slip
Tuned
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I don’t personally drive in snow much at all here in TN, but how will the new Tremor perform in the snow with the limited slip front differential? Will the Tremor be a turn off to those in snowy climates? I’ve never driven a front LSD equipped vehicle before, so I’m curios on everyone’s opinions.
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From: Lost in the Ozone....
I don’t personally drive in snow much at all here in TN, but how will the new Tremor perform in the snow with the limited slip front differential? Will the Tremor be a turn off to those in snowy climates? I’ve never driven a front LSD equipped vehicle before, so I’m curios on everyone’s opinions.
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From: Southern OH
I don’t personally drive in snow much at all here in TN, but how will the new Tremor perform in the snow with the limited slip front differential? Will the Tremor be a turn off to those in snowy climates? I’ve never driven a front LSD equipped vehicle before, so I’m curios on everyone’s opinions.
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I don’t personally drive in snow much at all here in TN, but how will the new Tremor perform in the snow with the limited slip front differential? Will the Tremor be a turn off to those in snowy climates? I’ve never driven a front LSD equipped vehicle before, so I’m curios on everyone’s opinions.
Lockers on the other hand are at there very best when max traction CoF is available to both wheels. Think Moab Utah!
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I have thought about upgrading from the factory LS (E Lock wasnt an option on my 2WD DRW).
A locker would be a beautiful set it and forget it upgrade,
Thanks
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From: Southern OH
If you dont mind me asking what was your average cost to add a Detroit Locker (parts and install labor) to a SuperDuty?
I have thought about upgrading from the factory LS (E Lock wasnt an option on my 2WD DRW).
A locker would be a beautiful set it and forget it upgrade,
Thanks
I have thought about upgrading from the factory LS (E Lock wasnt an option on my 2WD DRW).
A locker would be a beautiful set it and forget it upgrade,
Thanks
1st Gear
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"I had a truck spin out driving in hard pack slick snowy conditions because the limited slip differential locked when the truck downshifted going up a hill."
I had that happen last February. I slid off the road and hit a post which caused enough damage to ruin my Toyota Tundra. 20 year old truck with 80,000 miles that I was going to keep forever. This is no joke. What you described is a real hazard. If someone had been coming I would have had a serious problem. This happened in Bozeman, MT in some of the most slippery conditions I've seen in 50 years.
I had that happen last February. I slid off the road and hit a post which caused enough damage to ruin my Toyota Tundra. 20 year old truck with 80,000 miles that I was going to keep forever. This is no joke. What you described is a real hazard. If someone had been coming I would have had a serious problem. This happened in Bozeman, MT in some of the most slippery conditions I've seen in 50 years.
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Since this thread came back from the dead, let's talk about what a waste it is that Ford only offers two options: open or locked. How many people really take these 8,000 lb. vehicles off road and play in rock gardens? Yes there are a few, but what percentage? 1%? So for 99% of people who pay extra for the rear locker they can never use it. Can't use it on pavement wet or dry. Not good for snow unless the snow is DEEP. So the locker just stays off all the time. I'd be willing to bet that 99% of Super Duty owners never touch the button the entire time they own the truck. So the locker is just a waste. Now, if Ford put a limited slip or TorSen diff in the rear, THAT would be useful. Automatic, seemless, and no damage if driving on the street. Would be a huge benefit in snow, rain, gravel roads, etc. I will never understand how they screwed that up so bad.
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From: Southern OH
Since this thread came back from the dead, let's talk about what a waste it is that Ford only offers two options: open or locked. How many people really take these 8,000 lb. vehicles off road and play in rock gardens? Yes there are a few, but what percentage? 1%? So for 99% of people who pay extra for the rear locker they can never use it. Can't use it on pavement wet or dry. Not good for snow unless the snow is DEEP. So the locker just stays off all the time. I'd be willing to bet that 99% of Super Duty owners never touch the button the entire time they own the truck. So the locker is just a waste. Now, if Ford put a limited slip or TorSen diff in the rear, THAT would be useful. Automatic, seemless, and no damage if driving on the street. Would be a huge benefit in snow, rain, gravel roads, etc. I will never understand how they screwed that up so bad.
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Since this thread came back from the dead, let's talk about what a waste it is that Ford only offers two options: open or locked. How many people really take these 8,000 lb. vehicles off road and play in rock gardens? Yes there are a few, but what percentage? 1%? So for 99% of people who pay extra for the rear locker they can never use it. Can't use it on pavement wet or dry. Not good for snow unless the snow is DEEP. So the locker just stays off all the time. I'd be willing to bet that 99% of Super Duty owners never touch the button the entire time they own the truck. So the locker is just a waste. Now, if Ford put a limited slip or TorSen diff in the rear, THAT would be useful. Automatic, seemless, and no damage if driving on the street. Would be a huge benefit in snow, rain, gravel roads, etc. I will never understand how they screwed that up so bad.
Hotshot
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From: SW VA
Sire you can. I use mine on wet roads quite a bit to prevent the one tire fire when pulling out into traffic. The Toyo tires I had were worthless in the rain. The Michelins I have on it now are worlds better. And the locker is great for the steep gravel driveways I’m on every week.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Phelan CA
Since this thread came back from the dead, let's talk about what a waste it is that Ford only offers two options: open or locked. How many people really take these 8,000 lb. vehicles off road and play in rock gardens? Yes there are a few, but what percentage? 1%? So for 99% of people who pay extra for the rear locker they can never use it. Can't use it on pavement wet or dry. Not good for snow unless the snow is DEEP. So the locker just stays off all the time. I'd be willing to bet that 99% of Super Duty owners never touch the button the entire time they own the truck. So the locker is just a waste. Now, if Ford put a limited slip or TorSen diff in the rear, THAT would be useful. Automatic, seemless, and no damage if driving on the street. Would be a huge benefit in snow, rain, gravel roads, etc. I will never understand how they screwed that up so bad.
On another note, the new 2023 Tremor finally has a decent helical front limited slip, miles better than the junk Dana Trac-loc clutch type.
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From: CNM
Not sure if this was mentioned but, if you ever upsize your tires, but not your spare, E-locker for the win. No worries about wearing down your differential while driving with one smaller rear tire...