Electronic Locking Axle
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Electronic Locking Axle
Looking at the tacking spreadsheet, it looks like 95% of the orders go with the Locking Electronic Axle's. With that % so high, it almost seems like this should be standard on a Super Duty. As someone coming back into ordering a truck, is this something that I should definitely select? After all, its less then $400.
What would be the alternative....getting out of the vehicle and turning the locks myself?
Thanks in advance
What would be the alternative....getting out of the vehicle and turning the locks myself?
Thanks in advance
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Looking at the tacking spreadsheet, it looks like 95% of the orders go with the Locking Electronic Axle's. With that % so high, it almost seems like this should be standard on a Super Duty. As someone coming back into ordering a truck, is this something that I should definitely select? After all, its less then $400.
What would be the alternative....getting out of the vehicle and turning the locks myself?
Thanks in advance
What would be the alternative....getting out of the vehicle and turning the locks myself?
Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by 2008f250xlt;[url=tel:20158116
20158116]That's for the rear axel, front is auto locking with a manual lock also.
The front hubs auto/lock is to engaged the shafts with the differential. The differential is still OPEN though.
More Turbo
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$400 is cheaper than an aftermarket posi / limited slip unit. My opinion, on the rear axle, it’s worth it, even if just for resale in the future. Front, I don’t like it as it’s tricky in snow / ice.
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Yes, I’d say it’s worth it for sure. Good luck with your order!
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It's a worthy option if you drive in marginal traction situations.
There is no other options for the rear diff, no limited slip.
Just know that the locking action only works up to 25 MPH, and you should only engage it on slippery surfaces.
There is no other options for the rear diff, no limited slip.
Just know that the locking action only works up to 25 MPH, and you should only engage it on slippery surfaces.
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In the grand scheme of the price, worth it imo.
If you get stuck in a rut or a ditch, even in 4wd with open front and rear diffs you still only have 2wd (the two tires in the ditch will spin, and two that have traction will not spin)
If you get stuck in a rut or a ditch, even in 4wd with open front and rear diffs you still only have 2wd (the two tires in the ditch will spin, and two that have traction will not spin)
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A 2wd with a locker will give you better traction than 4wd with double open differentials.
you can be in a position where one front and one rear wheel is off the ground and/or in low traction surface. In this scenario torque will go to both low/zero traction wheels and your truck won’t move. At least with a rear locker one wheel will have traction.
you can be in a position where one front and one rear wheel is off the ground and/or in low traction surface. In this scenario torque will go to both low/zero traction wheels and your truck won’t move. At least with a rear locker one wheel will have traction.
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Great advice guys. I had to replace my order with the Electronic Locking Axle, but I would rather do that, then pay 65K and be missing something I really need. I do plan to have this in upstate NY a lot and my driveway needs to be 3" of snow all the time (getting the snowmobiles out). Thanks again.
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If your options are open diff or locking get the locker. At least it’s there if you need it. That said I don’t care for it compared to a limited slip. My reason being is it’s not automatic. So when I’m going around a corner from a stop it does not limit anything and I end up spinning a tire accelerating into traffic. Heaven forbid I actually have to accelerate hard for any reason wheel just starts spinning. Where the limited slip would kick in and help. Also locked axles can’t turn so you pretty much can only use it low speed straight line. Again it’s better than having an open rear end but has severe limitations for on road use.