3:55s or 3:73s
04-17-2013, 10:23 AM
#21
I have a 3.55 and no problems with 6500 lb trailer. Gets better fuel economy then 3.73. Just make sure you get 3.55 elocker. Only get 3.73 if you are going to tow a lot.
04-17-2013, 11:42 AM
#22
Senior Member
Thanks guys, I am looking at fx4 so believe locker is standard on it. If not I will option the e locker for sure.
04-17-2013, 01:12 PM
#23
Senior Member
I went with 3.73 w/e-locker, but, if I wanted to lose some towing for better mileage I would opt for much lower gears, like 3.31's, or even 3.15's.
The 3.55's were just too close to 3.73 for me to opt out of the max towing just for a bit better mileage.
04-17-2013, 04:40 PM
#24
Senior Member
I would personal want the e-locker. Reasons why;
Regular driving, rain, snow, sleet on treated payment I would rather en open differential.
Heavy snow, mud, trying to pull something heavy on non-pavement, I'd want a full locker.
The E-locker gives you this.
Open diff is more civilized for day to day operation. I understand it activates only in 4x4 mod, however I am quite shure there is an override trick out there. As the locker has to be either energized or de-energized to engage and therefore there is a wire somewhere that can be isolated. I beleive on nissan trucks you can clip a wire and run it to ground with a switch. and now you have control on lock or no lock. In most case, if i am driving in the snow on treated roads, I'd actually preffer and open diff so when you start from a stop you get opposite corners pulling and tend not to have the rear walk sideways in 4x4 mode.
Regular driving, rain, snow, sleet on treated payment I would rather en open differential.
Heavy snow, mud, trying to pull something heavy on non-pavement, I'd want a full locker.
The E-locker gives you this.
Open diff is more civilized for day to day operation. I understand it activates only in 4x4 mod, however I am quite shure there is an override trick out there. As the locker has to be either energized or de-energized to engage and therefore there is a wire somewhere that can be isolated. I beleive on nissan trucks you can clip a wire and run it to ground with a switch. and now you have control on lock or no lock. In most case, if i am driving in the snow on treated roads, I'd actually preffer and open diff so when you start from a stop you get opposite corners pulling and tend not to have the rear walk sideways in 4x4 mode.
04-17-2013, 06:20 PM
#25
Senior Member
I would personal want the e-locker. Reasons why;
Regular driving, rain, snow, sleet on treated payment I would rather en open differential.
Heavy snow, mud, trying to pull something heavy on non-pavement, I'd want a full locker.
The E-locker gives you this.
Open diff is more civilized for day to day operation. I understand it activates only in 4x4 mod, however I am quite shure there is an override trick out there. As the locker has to be either energized or de-energized to engage and therefore there is a wire somewhere that can be isolated. I beleive on nissan trucks you can clip a wire and run it to ground with a switch. and now you have control on lock or no lock. In most case, if i am driving in the snow on treated roads, I'd actually preffer and open diff so when you start from a stop you get opposite corners pulling and tend not to have the rear walk sideways in 4x4 mode.
Regular driving, rain, snow, sleet on treated payment I would rather en open differential.
Heavy snow, mud, trying to pull something heavy on non-pavement, I'd want a full locker.
The E-locker gives you this.
Open diff is more civilized for day to day operation. I understand it activates only in 4x4 mod, however I am quite shure there is an override trick out there. As the locker has to be either energized or de-energized to engage and therefore there is a wire somewhere that can be isolated. I beleive on nissan trucks you can clip a wire and run it to ground with a switch. and now you have control on lock or no lock. In most case, if i am driving in the snow on treated roads, I'd actually preffer and open diff so when you start from a stop you get opposite corners pulling and tend not to have the rear walk sideways in 4x4 mode.
for sure 2013's E-locker can be run in 2x4.
On the 4x4 ****, simply pull it out and it activates the locker, no matter what mode you are in.
nice feature, I'm happy about it.
04-18-2013, 05:19 PM
#26
Senior Member
