Wait for locking diff?

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militia_man

Discussion Starter · Jan 28, 2004 (Edited)

I live in southern New England where snow and ice are a problem to deal with from late November to late March. I ordered a Titan 4x4 with off-road package and the dealer will be submitting their vehicle order in the first week of February which means an April delivery. I was thinking of asking the dealer to request that my truck be built on or after April 4th so that it will have the rear locking diff. which means a May delivery at the earliest. In either case the snow and ice will be gone and I will have to wait until next winter to try out the truck in a winter wonder land. With that being said...

1. Is the rear locking diff worth the wait of 1-2 more months for delivery?

2. Will the rear locking diff be much of a help in snow and ice?

3. Would the active brake limited slip be adequate without the rear locking diff to propel me through snow and ice?

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Doghouse

· #2 · Jan 28, 2004

1. Is the rear locking diff worth the wait of 1-2 more months for delivery?

In a word, NO. What you are doing is not the correct application for the locking diff.

2. Will the rear locking diff be much of a help in snow and ice?

Have you seen the recent snow in VA, I have avoided the idiots who cannot drive in the snow down here. I used to live in MA, and VT. The locking diff forces both tires to spin at exactly the same speed. This is good when you are in the dirt and something can slip. If you are in partially paved roads, you will tear up the rear end and tires every turn on pavement. Plus I will bet that you have to come to a complete stop in order to lock and unlock. (don't know)

3. Would the active brake limited slip be adequate without the rear locking diff to propel me through snow and ice?

The 4X4 and slip will work wonders! If you do slip the VDC will fight you back so fast you almost get whiplash. I tried it in a parking lot.

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Doghouse

· #4 · Jan 28, 2004

You may have misunderstood me. Until 3 years ago, I lived in Western Mass., and before that North of Burlington, Vermont. I know the conditions you are talking about. Western MA does not know how to plow roads to save their lives. The back roads are horrible. I quit chopping the 6" of ice and packed snow out from in front of my driveway. I have driven in it, and IMHO can tell you you do not need the locker. If you do off-road, or go on the National Seashore in Cape Cod, get the locker it will be useful. If you want an excuse to wait a little longer remember you will be the only person who has to be happy with the truck. If you are like my father, you will kick yourself in the arse for the next 6 - 10 years for not waiting to have that toy available.

The only thing I am concerned about them it that they will be like 4WD. If you do not use 4WD once a month it will not last. The grease needs to be moved around. If the locker is not used, could it freeze up? I do not know.

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Doghouse

· #8 · Jan 28, 2004

Why would you ever want to use it out of 4Lo? He77 it is the last thing you use b4 the winch!

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Doghouse

· #10 · Jan 28, 2004

Currently there are no bull bars that support the winch for the titan. I beleive that a FMR will be out soon, and be able to have FMR/removeable winch platform that way.

FMR - Front Mounted Receiver. The easy way to launch a boat!

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