AISIN or 68RFE on new Ram 3500

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
I would not want any 4x4 without manual locking hubs on the front axle. It's a shame most of these manufacturers have abandoned front hubs (except Ford, but only on some of their trucks).

I put manual hubs on my big International truck, which came originally with full time drive flanges. Made a little difference in fuel mileage and alot less wear and tear on the front end.

Not sure if someone's come up with a work around for all the big 3 yet, but I did read on the Rams, since they added back in a front CAD, center axle disconnect, there's an aftermarket kit that will keep the CAD unlocked when shifting into 4wd, for the 2lo effect.

Agree, on the G56, reverse is geared too high, even for normal daily maneuvers.
My clutch doesn't like being slipped, it's perty much on or off and just backing out of a parking spot would be nice to creep at idle rather than that 5 mph launch in reverse.

And Fords locking hubs for the last 10? Years or so are not like old school hubs. Well the hub/lockers are the same, but the front axle is still engaged via a elect or vacuum actuator even if the hubs are in free spin mode. It's a belt and suspenders if the actuator goes out, or a marketing scheme to be the only mfg with locking front hubs unfortunately.
That said, if you keep the hubs locked, the front wheels are locked to the transfer case in 2wd. You actually get a mild case of "4wd front wheel hop" on dry pavement even in 2wd with locked hubs.