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Old 01-30-2011, 08:13 PM
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So I figured out my 08 xlt 4x4 is an open diff and was going to get a limited slip installed but wondering if a locker (posi) is a better way to go. And also wondering if they make electric lockers for the front diff? See what your guys opinions are? Thanks guys
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www.diffsonly.com Email Wayne for info and the best price. I'm surprised you don't have an LS now. Are you talking about the fwd or rear axle?
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Did you check your axle codes here https://www.f150forum.com/f33/decode...er-04-a-29683/
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No I have code number 19 that is. 3:55 non LS it is weird since I live in northern Canada. But I wanna do a LS with my 35. But wanting to know about getting a locker instead of a LS in the rear diff. And then getting a electric locker for my front diff?
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Gotcha. Well the electrics are expensive. Usually $800-1000. I to have been debating on a locker verses a True Trac for the rear of my truck. You will probably not like the locker. Unless you are off road far more than on. Otherwise get your self a true-trac and call it a day. Great product and no clutches to fail. Great both on road and off and there lots of folks on this site and others that will swear by them. When I finally roast my factory LS it's whats going in mine.
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A limited slip is a posi. A locker is a whole different beast. I think if I was going to look at a true locker, I'd try to find a complete rear out of an 09+ FX4. They have factory e-lockers and in the end the rear would probably cost less than buying aftermarket parts and having it setup.
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Originally Posted by Blown Ford
Gotcha. Well the electrics are expensive. Usually $800-1000. I to have been debating on a locker verses a True Trac for the rear of my truck. You will probably not like the locker. Unless you are off road far more than on. Otherwise get your self a true-trac and call it a day. Great product and no clutches to fail. Great both on road and off and there lots of folks on this site and others that will swear by them. When I finally roast my factory LS it's whats going in mine.
^ Detroit TruTrac is the best of both worlds for mixed use on/off road. I wouldn't bother with a full e-locker unless you do some serious rock crawling.



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