Howdy, has any one installed a rear locker on their differential? I have a 02 Ford E350 with V10 and would like to install an electric locker to help free the vehicle when stuck in mud, wet grass, snow....... I have found that being such a heavy vehicle is no help in some situations. 4wd conversion I.E. Quigly.. is too expensive and would not be necessary. From driving a pick up with rear locker, I think that is the answer for me. Any product recommendations? Thank you

I buy and own nothing but 2wd F250s, older ones made sure they were optioned with limited slip, new ones with Electronic Locking axles as Ford n longer offers Limited slip in pickups.The factory Electronic locking axle is somewhat of an improvement over open or limited slip. Does not and will not replace 4x4.In other words, you still can get stuck on wet grass and mud if not careful.

Why not mount an electric winch on the front end? That way it's there if you need it, plus it just looks kinda cool! :C

RetiredRealtorRick wrote:Why not mount an electric winch on the front end? That way it's there if you need it, plus it just looks kinda cool! :CDerp...

I was happy with my Chevrolets that had 2WD limited slip differentials.

I changed my factory limited slip (F150) to an Eaton TrueTrac geared limited slip. Terrific improvement without the locker issues. Excellent for the situations described. Not as effective as a locker if a wheel is suspended from rock hopping etc. Still great with 100,000 miles on it.

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time2roll
Nomad
Jun 13, 2022
I changed my factory limited slip (F150) to an Eaton TrueTrac geared limited slip. Terrific improvement without the locker issues. Excellent for the situations described. Not as effective as a locker if a wheel is suspended from rock hopping etc. Still great with 100,000 miles on it.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Jun 13, 2022
I was happy with my Chevrolets that had 2WD limited slip differentials.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Jun 13, 2022
RetiredRealtorRick wrote:
Why not mount an electric winch on the front end? That way it's there if you need it, plus it just looks kinda cool! :C

Derp...
RetiredRealtorR
Explorer
Jun 13, 2022
Why not mount an electric winch on the front end? That way it's there if you need it, plus it just looks kinda cool! :C
Gdetrailer
Explorer III
Jun 13, 2022
I buy and own nothing but 2wd F250s, older ones made sure they were optioned with limited slip, new ones with Electronic Locking axles as Ford n longer offers Limited slip in pickups.

The factory Electronic locking axle is somewhat of an improvement over open or limited slip.

Does not and will not replace 4x4.

In other words, you still can get stuck on wet grass and mud if not careful.

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