Smitty77
Nov 28, 2015Explorer
F150 Locking Differential vs 4X4
We are considering changing our toad to a F150, the new aluminum based model with the eco boost. (Minimal light towing maybe once a year, with a lighter hauling trailer.)
I was talking this over with a friend that has years of Southern California and Mexico offloading experience. He asked me a few questions about our planned usage, and said he felt we'd be well supported by the F150 2WD with the Electronic Locking Differential.
His opinion was:
-4X4 = 100% best chance of not getting stuck
-2WD Locking Differential Option = 95-97.5% of the 4X4
-2WD Limited Slip Differential - 92.5-95% of the 4X4
-2WD Open Differential = 55-65% of the 4X4
(Please note, that this was for my claimed usage of dirt road usage only. Not rock crawling or off dirt road desert or mountain driving. And I told him I don't drive in snow or ice conditions.)
I understand that the difference in 4X4 and 2WD for toad duty, will require different components for the 2WD.
So, for non snow/ice, true off roading, and just casual dirt road driving - looking for opinions from others on his rough estimates on capability of 2WD vs 4X4 with the Limited or Locking Differential options.
TIA,
Smitty
I was talking this over with a friend that has years of Southern California and Mexico offloading experience. He asked me a few questions about our planned usage, and said he felt we'd be well supported by the F150 2WD with the Electronic Locking Differential.
His opinion was:
-4X4 = 100% best chance of not getting stuck
-2WD Locking Differential Option = 95-97.5% of the 4X4
-2WD Limited Slip Differential - 92.5-95% of the 4X4
-2WD Open Differential = 55-65% of the 4X4
(Please note, that this was for my claimed usage of dirt road usage only. Not rock crawling or off dirt road desert or mountain driving. And I told him I don't drive in snow or ice conditions.)
I understand that the difference in 4X4 and 2WD for toad duty, will require different components for the 2WD.
So, for non snow/ice, true off roading, and just casual dirt road driving - looking for opinions from others on his rough estimates on capability of 2WD vs 4X4 with the Limited or Locking Differential options.
TIA,
Smitty