Difference between axles
#1
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Difference between axles
I am looking at 2 different trucks, both are 4x4, one has a 3.55 regular axle, the other has a 3.55 eleactronic locking axle. I understand the locking one but what is the regular axle? I will be towing a small boat and some light off-roading. Should I avoid the regular axle?
#2
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No, you are fine. I'm not a big fan of the electronic locking rear. You don't say which size axle is in each but I think the locker only comes in the 12.75". I would prefer a limited slip differential myself and I have to say I don't go off road to any great degree. A few dirt or gravel roads a few times a year, mostly pavement driving. There are Torsen diffs available if you feel you need it.
#3
The normal axle is an open diff, but will have the electronic systems applying brakes as needed to perform better than a standard open diff. I wouldn't own a truck without some sort of locking or limited slip diff in the rear.
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I am looking at 2 different trucks, both are 4x4, one has a 3.55 regular axle, the other has a 3.55 eleactronic locking axle. I understand the locking one but what is the regular axle? I will be towing a small boat and some light off-roading. Should I avoid the regular axle?
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I am looking at 2 different trucks, both are 4x4, one has a 3.55 regular axle, the other has a 3.55 eleactronic locking axle. I understand the locking one but what is the regular axle? I will be towing a small boat and some light off-roading. Should I avoid the regular axle?
I too would not buy a truck without either limited slip or locking axle.
Actually I preferred the limited slip over this electronic locking axle, but the electronic does work.
I find this aluminum body truck to be a fair bit lighter in the back and find that even with minimal snow and ice I am always getting stuck in 2wd.
#9
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If you have any amount of snow or ice avoid the regular axle.
I too would not buy a truck without either limited slip or locking axle.
Actually I preferred the limited slip over this electronic locking axle, but the electronic does work.
I find this aluminum body truck to be a fair bit lighter in the back and find that even with minimal snow and ice I am always getting stuck in 2wd.
I too would not buy a truck without either limited slip or locking axle.
Actually I preferred the limited slip over this electronic locking axle, but the electronic does work.
I find this aluminum body truck to be a fair bit lighter in the back and find that even with minimal snow and ice I am always getting stuck in 2wd.