Is Traction Package worth it?

[kerswell]

Does the ABLS on the 4x2 help prevent slippage when starting on wet or loose surfaces? I'd rather not pay the extra $ for a 4x4 when I won't need serious offroad capability.

[Mike Up]

Originally Posted by kerswell

Does the ABLS on the 4x2 help prevent slippage when starting on wet or loose surfaces? I'd rather not pay the extra $ for a 4x4 when I won't need serious offroad capability.

It just mimics a limited slip differential. I'm sure you've had one on one of the vehicles you owned.

It helps the rear get traction by trying both wheels. Without LSD, you only have 1 spinning. If there's no traction at either wheel, wet, mud, snow, ice, it won't make a bit of difference.

Get 4WD if you want traction that'll help you from getting stuck.

Have a good one.

[Squid]

Originally Posted by kerswell

Does the ABLS on the 4x2 help prevent slippage when starting on wet or loose surfaces? I'd rather not pay the extra $ for a 4x4 when I won't need serious offroad capability.

If you live where it snows get the 4X4, you won't regret it. There were a couple of members here who wrecked their 4X2s on the ice this winter.
If you live in a warm weather climate and don't go offroad then I would save my money.
We get bad ice and snow storms here, not to mention I live out in the country so a 4X4 is a must. Just love the damn thing.

[HudsonValleyTitan]

I would at LEAST go for the Trac package. It works! As mentioned before though, if you're in a snowy state, drive on sand, or go off-roading, spring for the 4WD. You'll be glad you did.

[kerswell]

It doesn't snow where I live - only in the mountains. It wouldn't be more than 1 or 2 trips a year that I would have to deal with that. My main interest is rain/wet roads, and dirt or gravel for hiking a few times each spring/fall. My F-150 is 4x2 (no limited slip) and spins at the drop of a hat. I know the Titan has a lower rear axle ratio but I wasn't sure if that alone would do it. Would the Trac package do the trick?

[TYTAIN]

You might need it if you ever hook bumpers with a Ford Explorer.

[cali-titan]

A good advise.... get it, it will be there when you most need it, just like insurance.

[stick]

Originally Posted by TYTAIN

You might need it if you ever hook bumpers with a Ford Explorer.

in that case the stock titan won't have enough power.....you need one of these to insure victory!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=42604

[BLWedge09]

Originally Posted by stick

in that case the stock titan won't have enough power.....you need one of these to insure victory!!

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I actually saw them recommending those things on a show on the speed channel the other day. Must have shelled out some pretty good dought to get them do that!

[p_bratton]

The traction system works well in the Titan.

Remember the gas pedal is fly by wire, so if the back tires are slipping, the VDC is gonna take over and control the power going to the rear no matter where you have the pedal. Kinda the reverse of the ABS system...

[kerswell]

Originally Posted by pbratton

The traction system works well in the Titan.

Remember the gas pedal is fly by wire, so if the back tires are slipping, the VDC is gonna take over and control the power going to the rear no matter where you have the pedal. Kinda the reverse of the ABS system...

Does it work from a standing start or at low speeds or rather only above 20 mph?

[bestatchess]

I am a big fan of 4 x 4. Maybe you don't need it often, but when you need it, you need it bad. This is particularly the case on rear wheel drive trucks that are light in the back. You can greatly increase traction by having some weight in the bed.

[Titan Kid]

Originally Posted by kerswell

Does it work from a standing start or at low speeds or rather only above 20 mph?

I have a 4X2 with VDC and it works all the time. I have never had any problem getting traction on wet/slippery roads with my titan. Never had the wheels spin unexpectedly on rainy days. Even if i do floor it on wet surfaces the wheels will spin for about 1/2 a second and then VDC kicks in and regulates how much power to send to the wheels.

[tortuga]

used to sell Titans and i can say for a fact VDC works and as the ones with brains have said - get it!!! its worth the money and will save your life when you least expect, plus you can turn it off if you still want to pull some burners!!!

[kerswell]

Is VDC the same as ABLS and/or part of the Trac package? If not, what package or trim level does it come in?