leopold

Is the electronic locking diff worth getting?

dieselhunter44

Yes! Lol. It's nice in very low traction situations such as snow, boat ramps, and when crossing ditches at an angle. I searched for a long time to find my 2 trucks that had it, simply because I wanted the locking rear axle. Is the limited slip bad? No, it's perfectly fine, but in my opinion you need a locker when maximum traction is needed. This is coming from a guy that used to own a 93 f150 with limited slip axles, and there were a handful of times I wish I had a locker

kbass24emtp

It is very nice. We have had a good amount of snow and I have yet to really need to put it in 4x4. I just lock the e-diff and take off and it does great.

1fifty

Depends if you need it and how much extra it will cost you.

TexasEd

I think the option is about $1,000

I got it on my truck but since it's not even 2 months old I haven't used it yet other than turning it on in the rain to make sure it engaged.

WTF150

3.55 electronic locking rear was a $470 option on my truck. Totally worth it.

acadianbob

I have the electronic locker and agree that it is extremely useful in tough traction conditions. It has been crucial to my getting out of a couple of situations. However, in everyday driving, including 4X4 in slippery conditions, I really liked the limited slip in my '05 better. Freeway on-ramp, accelerating on ice, 40 mph, e locker is kicked out, is very tricky on my '12 FX4. I really think my limited slip on my FX4 '05 did a better job.

mechanicboy

What will you be doing with the truck? I wouldn't recommend it for on-road snow use. Pretty much everything else I'd recommend it.

mechanicboy

There's a mod that will allow you to keep it in at all speeds, but you lose abs and stability control at the same time.

leopold

Basically just be used on road. I have a 05 with the limited slip. That has worked fine. Just wanted opinions. Going to trade the 05 in for a 14.