REAR LOCKER
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I'm looking for a locker as well. The factory limited slip is of not much use besides a boat ramp or bad weather. When I'm off road, I frequently have only one rear tire spinning.
The options we have for a real locker (not limited slip) is the Detroit Locker or the ARB Air Locker. The Detroit is the automatic type locker whereas the ARB is a selectable that requires an air source to lock the unit. Personally, I'd prefer an electronic locking differential, but as far as I know one isn't manufactured for the Ford 10.5" axle in the rear of our trucks. Good luck
The options we have for a real locker (not limited slip) is the Detroit Locker or the ARB Air Locker. The Detroit is the automatic type locker whereas the ARB is a selectable that requires an air source to lock the unit. Personally, I'd prefer an electronic locking differential, but as far as I know one isn't manufactured for the Ford 10.5" axle in the rear of our trucks. Good luck
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I have a Detroit True Trac in the diff of my 03 F-450 it does well I don't think I would want a locker I already get locker steer with the True Trac which is a limited slip but its clutchless.
To the original poster is your truck a 2wd ?
When I first got my truck the rear tires were pretty much bald. I took the truck into a spot where my previous F-450s had open diffs and got stuck. The 03 didn't spin a wheel I was impressed I wish I had a traction aid in the diff of my previous trucks.
If you are going to get a locker get the ARB because it is selectable. A locker can get you into trouble in the snow or you can get in a situation where the azz end of the truck will walk sideways.
It has happened to me where you slide sideways and now your really stuck because your up against a tree or your too close to a ditch etc.
To the original poster is your truck a 2wd ?
When I first got my truck the rear tires were pretty much bald. I took the truck into a spot where my previous F-450s had open diffs and got stuck. The 03 didn't spin a wheel I was impressed I wish I had a traction aid in the diff of my previous trucks.
If you are going to get a locker get the ARB because it is selectable. A locker can get you into trouble in the snow or you can get in a situation where the azz end of the truck will walk sideways.
It has happened to me where you slide sideways and now your really stuck because your up against a tree or your too close to a ditch etc.
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If you have an '09 you probably still have the OEM tires. If so (especially if you still have the Continental tires) get some decent tires before you invest in a locker for your rear differential. Even the OEM BFG tires are poor mud and snow tires, IMO.
Putting a locker on a truck that has the Conti-Crap tires on it is like putting a 700 HP engine into a car with skinny drive wheels. You need traction to hook up and move you. Nothing you do to the truck to modify the torque delivery is going to make the tires hook up any better.
Putting a locker on a truck that has the Conti-Crap tires on it is like putting a 700 HP engine into a car with skinny drive wheels. You need traction to hook up and move you. Nothing you do to the truck to modify the torque delivery is going to make the tires hook up any better.
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Does anyone know if I bought the 2011 electronic locking diff from a Ford Dealer if it will fit a 2002 Ford with a 3.73 gear? I know its expensive but I already broke 2 Detroit Lockers and don't want a limited slip. In theory I think it should work, both axles are Ford 10.5inch I believe, just my concern if that the pinion will be a little off due to the gear ratio being different. I am concerned that it might not line up perfectly in the old case.
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If you have an '09 you probably still have the OEM tires. If so (especially if you still have the Continental tires) get some decent tires before you invest in a locker for your rear differential. Even the OEM BFG tires are poor mud and snow tires, IMO.
Putting a locker on a truck that has the Conti-Crap tires on it is like putting a 700 HP engine into a car with skinny drive wheels. You need traction to hook up and move you. Nothing you do to the truck to modify the torque delivery is going to make the tires hook up any better.
Putting a locker on a truck that has the Conti-Crap tires on it is like putting a 700 HP engine into a car with skinny drive wheels. You need traction to hook up and move you. Nothing you do to the truck to modify the torque delivery is going to make the tires hook up any better.
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Does anyone know if I bought the 2011 electronic locking diff from a Ford Dealer if it will fit a 2002 Ford with a 3.73 gear? I know its expensive but I already broke 2 Detroit Lockers and don't want a limited slip. In theory I think it should work, both axles are Ford 10.5inch I believe, just my concern if that the pinion will be a little off due to the gear ratio being different. I am concerned that it might not line up perfectly in the old case.
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So...the real question is the axle spline count from your 2002 and the 2011/12 count. Both 11/12 should be 37 spline...but not certain. IMHO...it might just work.
Unfortunately...I don't have any true specs.
OBTW: YES...both axles are 10.50...so no worries there!
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