Adding a OEM e-locker to a 2012 F150
02-11-2014, 07:27 PM
#22
Limited slip does not ensure both wheels will turn. I don't need a full time locker that would decrease the drivability but having the ability to lock the diff is invaluable. So I guess I should ask you why you would prefer a LS?
02-11-2014, 07:48 PM
#23
I wonder how much it would cost to swap in a locker on my truck with the switch. Would be sick.
02-11-2014, 08:04 PM
#24
I have the e-locker in my 2011 and it's nearly useless when run through the factory computer. It cannot be engaged in 2H, only in 4H or 4L and disengages at speeds above 30mph. My thoughts were to add a separate over ride switch wired in directly to the locker line and include a diode to keep from back feeding voltage to the computer so it thinks the locker is off. Then I could turn off the traction control, turn on the locker over ride switch and boil the hides off this thing.
02-11-2014, 08:08 PM
#25
I have the e-locker in my 2011 and it's nearly useless when run through the factory computer. It cannot be engaged in 2H, only in 4H or 4L and disengages at speeds above 30mph. My thoughts were to add a separate over ride switch wired in directly to the locker line and include a diode to keep from back feeding voltage to the computer so it thinks the locker is off. Then I could turn off the traction control, turn on the locker over ride switch and boil the hides off this thing.
02-11-2014, 08:22 PM
#26
Evil. Big. Oil.
I have the e-locker in my 2011 and it's nearly useless when run through the factory computer. It cannot be engaged in 2H, only in 4H or 4L and disengages at speeds above 30mph. My thoughts were to add a separate over ride switch wired in directly to the locker line and include a diode to keep from back feeding voltage to the computer so it thinks the locker is off. Then I could turn off the traction control, turn on the locker over ride switch and boil the hides off this thing.
The locker in the F-150 works brilliantly for what it's designed for. Getting out of situations where 4WD alone isn't cutting it, especially when pulling a load. If you are moving at 30 mph, then you don't need the locker, your not stuck.
Now, if we are addressing racing that's a different animal...where I would prefer a limited slip over a locker. But then I personally don't run around racing my 4wd. They make cars for that sort of thing.
02-11-2014, 08:57 PM
#27
Not sure why you would need a locker above 30 mph, but I agree, it would be nice to have in 2WD once in a while.
The locker in the F-150 works brilliantly for what it's designed for. Getting out of situations where 4WD alone isn't cutting it, especially when pulling a load. If you are moving at 30 mph, then you don't need the locker, your not stuck.
Now, if we are addressing racing that's a different animal...where I would prefer a limited slip over a locker. But then I personally don't run around racing my 4wd. They make cars for that sort of thing.
The locker in the F-150 works brilliantly for what it's designed for. Getting out of situations where 4WD alone isn't cutting it, especially when pulling a load. If you are moving at 30 mph, then you don't need the locker, your not stuck.
Now, if we are addressing racing that's a different animal...where I would prefer a limited slip over a locker. But then I personally don't run around racing my 4wd. They make cars for that sort of thing.
When you put twin turbos on something, it has to be raced!!
Besides, boiling off the right rear tire on dry pavement at a stop light is just weak.......
Boiling both off at a stop light is much better!
02-12-2014, 07:52 AM
#28
Whenever you are pulling into traffic you are turning...so locking the rear is not a great idea.
Guys, the 2012+ will allow you to engage the e-locker in 2WD
02-12-2014, 09:18 AM
#29
Evil. Big. Oil.
You'd want it above 30mph when your buddy says "hey, I bet your F150 can't go through that" or you drink a six pack and scream "hey ya'll, watch this"...
When you put twin turbos on something, it has to be raced!!
Besides, boiling off the right rear tire on dry pavement at a stop light is just weak.......
Boiling both off at a stop light is much better!
When you put twin turbos on something, it has to be raced!!
Besides, boiling off the right rear tire on dry pavement at a stop light is just weak.......
Boiling both off at a stop light is much better!
02-12-2014, 06:03 PM
#30
I'm sure for off roading the e-locker is great. I don't really off road. If the road is slick at all the truck will do the one wheel peel until traction control kicks in but cutting power. This can really suck be disconcerting when pulling into traffic. Whenever you are pulling into traffic you are turning...so locking the rear is not a great idea. Guys, the 2012+ will allow you to engage the e-locker in 2WD