Lets talk TC and Anti-Spin
10-20-2012, 11:57 AM
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FORD lifer
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Lets talk TC and Anti-Spin
Hi guys -
On another thread I was talking about upgraging the rear end on my 2011, and it morphed into a discussion about Fords traction control system.
I'd like to learn more.
First, on my 2011 XLT, 5.0, with 3.55 gears, my truck puts the power to the ground better with a LSD differential. Pulling a loaded dump trailer - at 5000 - 7000 lbs, my truck liked to churn gravel with the conventional rear end, buit with the Eaton True trac it takes off smartly, no spinning.
However, for the new trucks, Ford has pretty much eliminated LSD as an option, except on the heavy pulling packages, promoting the e-locker. Just try building a truck on Fords website and you'll see.
So the question arises - does Fords anti-spin setup, where it applies brake pressure to spinning wheels actually replace a LSD ?
And does it really matter if the e-locker kicks out at 25 mph to you ?
And if the anti-spin is so good, why promote the e-locker at all ?
On another thread I was talking about upgraging the rear end on my 2011, and it morphed into a discussion about Fords traction control system.
I'd like to learn more.
First, on my 2011 XLT, 5.0, with 3.55 gears, my truck puts the power to the ground better with a LSD differential. Pulling a loaded dump trailer - at 5000 - 7000 lbs, my truck liked to churn gravel with the conventional rear end, buit with the Eaton True trac it takes off smartly, no spinning.
However, for the new trucks, Ford has pretty much eliminated LSD as an option, except on the heavy pulling packages, promoting the e-locker. Just try building a truck on Fords website and you'll see.
So the question arises - does Fords anti-spin setup, where it applies brake pressure to spinning wheels actually replace a LSD ?
And does it really matter if the e-locker kicks out at 25 mph to you ?
And if the anti-spin is so good, why promote the e-locker at all ?
