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 wi...
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j-d wrote:
More commonly than not, probability of a truck being towable:
1. Manual Transmission or Manually Shifted 4*4 Transfer Case with Neutral
2. 4*4 with Electronic Transfer Case that can be shifted to Neutral
3. (probably not) 2WD automatics
4. (definitely not) AWD trucks (vs 4*4)
This is an Owner's Manual exercise. The differential in the 2WD won't help a non-towable transmission whether Open, LS, or Locker. And, 4*4 won't help if you can't get the TC into Neutral.
Read the Manual. Don't take salesperson's word!
Remco Drive Shaft Disconnect was the plan, if not 4X4 with a Neutral TC available - I should have been more specific, when I tried to cover I understood other equipment may be needed:)!
Oh why not just 4X4? A bit lower costs, a bit lower resell too. A better ride, and a little lower step in height. And a bit better MPG. And a bit less maintenance. And depending upon region, 2WD can have higher resale the 4X4. (And for sure the other way too, where in the right region, 4X4 are much higher in demand then 2WD.)
Should have explained that the reason from going out of an AWD Honda CRV Toad, to the F150 Extended Cab with the longest bed available, is to get a mint more space to haul things while out on the road for extended periods. I'd add a shell, and I thing a slide out bed. While I have good storage in our 40' coach, we also are thinking of getting a inflatable kayak, and the DW would like the bikes in out of the weather/dirt while traveling. The F150 would be our explore the area vehicle, and 98% of that is on non dirt roads...
Thanks for your explanation above, as it is good info!
Smitty
