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I don't know how much that option costs over a standard diff, but I haven't owned a Ford truck without one. Its good piece of mind. I got the locking diff. on my 11, don't know if its available on the dually or not. I think its a good idea if you get into sloppy conditions.
2011 F250 CC Lariat Ultimate, Royal Red/Pale Adobe, 18" wheels, 3.31 locker, 172"WB factory Nav/Sync,etc.
Also have a 1997 F450 7.3 XLT with 14' box, Hypertech programmer
1987 F350 6.9 Banks Sidewinder, 12' box
Still going at 200K+
Traded:08 F250 CC 4x4 Lariat, 172"WB
Traded:01 F350 CC 4x4 Lariat, 172"WB
The dually does not have an option for a locking diff. but there is an option for a limited slip at $350. If it's in you budget I would get it since it looks like you live in ND.
I would say get the limited slip if you will be taking your truck off pavement. Otherwise if you don't leave the pavement then there is nothing wrong with a open diff. A couple years ago I was driving my F150 with an open diff and when I hit ice, just the one tire spun and I kept going with no problem. With a good limited slip the rear end may decide to slide out when you hit the ice. Though in town I need 4WD more vs my dodge with a LS rear end.
Oh yeah, when I hit that ice it was for about 10-20 miles on 94 and there were a lot of nicer trucks than mine in the ditch. I thought about locking the hubs, but didn't since it wouldn't have done me any good anyway.
Now that I have bored everyone to death, in conclusion: A LS rear end is nice in snow and better in mud, though you'll get more sideways on ice, but have to use 4WD less. A open rear end is good on ice since only one wheel will spin, though in mud and snow you will need 4WD more often.
I'd say get the LS then since it is rather cheap and it will help in any muddy campgrounds you may stay at.
As for the E-locker I don't really know, but it seems like it may be more complicated and more likely to have something go wrong. Then again I drive an IDI so I like simple things.
I'd say get the LS then since it is rather cheap and it will help in any muddy campgrounds you may stay at.
As for the E-locker I don't really know, but it seems like it may be more complicated and more likely to have something go wrong. Then again I drive an IDI so I like simple things.
Warranty... I Love my e-locker
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2011 F350 6.2 XLT Crew cab SRW 4x4 3:73 E-locker Sync 4.2lcd
- Banks Exhaust w/ custom extras
- 5600k Head Lamps
- 5600k Fog Lamps
- Blacked Out Cab lights
- Blacked Out Mirror lights
I just want to make sure I understand how much truck is suppose to work. I ordered the 3.55 elocker rear end, but I also believe it has the limited slip. Assuming the limited slip with automatically engage when I spin my tires, why would I need the elocker also?
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2011 CC Job 1, Short, XLT, 4X4, 6.7L, 3.55 E-Locker, Forest Green. Build Date 6/2010
Since you have 4x4, LS in enough.
E-Locker is more for 4x2 users IMO...
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2011 F-350 CC DRW KR Everything except Moon roof & Rear DVD - Job 2 - 11/23 build date
SOLD -2000 F-350 SRW, ORDERED 8/22/99, Built & released from Manufacturing 10/2/99/, At dealer 10/19/99, Picked up 10/22/99, 2000 F-350, CC, SRW, LWB, PSD, 6sp, Power-T-Mirrors - 54E, 4x4, Camper Setup, TT, Island Blue, Steps, CD, P-Glass, Manual 4WD Shift/Hubs, Warranty Voiding CUPHOLDER (saved a lot of money on ESP)
SOLD - 1991 SRW F350 7.3
SOLD - 1987 SRW F250 460 Gas
I tested it. Left rear wheel on pavement, right rear wheel in loose sand. Truck pointed up a 7% hill. ContiTrac so-called AT tires. Without the locker locked I wasn't going anywhere but I was making a nice sand storm.
This is why I'm a bit confused, I've spun my tires many times and both tires will spin (even when the e-locker is NOT engaged), so that makes me think the elocker is redundant.
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2011 CC Job 1, Short, XLT, 4X4, 6.7L, 3.55 E-Locker, Forest Green. Build Date 6/2010
I actually considered not going with the limited slip since it has cause me problems at time, but have a hard time passing on an option. I figure if its an upgrade it must be better, but when I think about it thats not the smarted way to look at things.
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2012 F450 Crew Cab DRW, 4.30LS, Lariat Ultimate, FX4, Chrome Package, Snow Plow Prep, 5th wheel prep, LineX Spray In Liner, Cable Lock. Black Clear Coat with Monotone Black Int!
Does anyone if it would hurt to run with the E Locker on all the time? It shuts off over 25 MPH but at low speeds it would be on. I dont mean on a nice dry day, but say a snowy day here in MI just to leave it on going from light to light city driving.
Tim
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2011 F250 Lariot, 4X4, CC, SB, 6.7L, Snow Plow Pkg, 3.55 w/E locker, A.R.E. Z series cap, GoodYear Dura Tracs, Airlift Air Bags, 4" Blocks in the rear.
As a full time RVer, I would think that you would want LS. We have been to many campgrounds with less than ideal conditions (sand, gravel, loose dirt, etc.) and it is a comfort to have. BTW, we are about 3 - 4 years away from following the full-timing dream too.
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I Love my e-locker
6.7L, Snow Plow Pkg, 3.55 w/E locker, A.R.E. Z series cap, GoodYear Dura Tracs, Airlift Air Bags, 4" Blocks in the rear.
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