FX4 or Locking differential

[D Fresh]

at an extra 5000$

Enjoy. Now just enable the drive modes in Forscan and get the TM button, everything else can be done aftermarket better

FX-4 is a $1300 package, not $5k.

Locker alone is $420

$875 gets you skidplates, terrain modes, trail control, tow hooks, and monotube shocks that are still underdamped but a slight improvement.

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[jflogerzi]

FX-4 is a $1300 package, not $5k.

Locker alone is $420

$875 gets you skidplates, terrain modes, trail control, tow hooks, and monotube shocks that are still underdamped but a slight improvement.

Yea I was thinking one of the trucks were 2WD vs both being 4WD

 

[BladeRanger]

FX-4 is a $1300 package, not $5k.

Locker alone is $420

$875 gets you skidplates, terrain modes, trail control, tow hooks, and monotube shocks that are still underdamped but a slight improvement.

My FX4 is $1200 options, get it. It comes with all the stuff, I ended up replacing the shocks and had a 3.5 inch lift, I do not use all the options on the FX4 but it's nice to be there when I need it.

 

[D Fresh]

My FX4 is $1200 options, get it. It comes with all the stuff, I ended up replacing the shocks and had a 3.5 inch lift, I do not use all the options on the FX4 but it's nice to be there when I need it.

Agreed. Happy I got the FX-4. It's actually a pretty decent value.

 

[DJulif]

Just for my own learning, why off on Ice?

Eg:

Or:
https://rigforge.com/do-lockers-help-in-snow/

I know some people here have said locking the rear can cause the vehicle to slide sideways on a slope, so I'm trying to learn more about when it's a good idea, and when not

Apologize as should have clarified, ice and towing. However a solid sheet of ice can be tricky as the slip will be in the downhill direction, especially with not much load on that axle. I dealt with this in Alaska. At slower careful speeds I would use it too, with the right traction.
Biggest thing is start slow and get used to how it acts for the conditions. I have been in many off road situations with a locker and 2WD took me where I needed to go. Later on in my first 4WD's with lockers I would leave it in 2WD, locker on. If I got stuck would put it into 4WD to get out. Had a couple of trucks with lockers front and back and man that was just too much fun...

 

[VAMike]

I remember when Utica club was an "old man's beer". Now it's cool.

I remember when Pabst went through that cycle. It's crazy. Sadly my regional old-time beer (national bohemian) got bought out and is now relabeled pabst (ironically enough) from georgia or somesuch.

 

[Todd Chapin]

FX-4 is a $1300 package, not $5k.

Locker alone is $420

$875 gets you skidplates, terrain modes, trail control, tow hooks, and monotube shocks that are still underdamped but a slight improvement.

And another 1000 bux worth of Eibach 2.0 pro

truck struts and shocks makes it awesome

 

[jflogerzi]

FX4 is worth it for Trail Control if your gonna do alot of off-roading.

 

[seanellaz]

Looking at two 2021 XLT’s. Same color, one is an FX4, the other is anXLT with locking differential and remote start. I don’t really off road but sometimes the snow gets pretty bad around here. There’s also an XLT 4 x4 with no locker. I’ve never had the locking differential on any of my other trucks. Is it really worth having?

I'd never get a 4x4 w/o locking diff again. Had a 90's Nissan 4x4 w/ open diffs,. Very easy to get stuck, would not climb worth a crap. Love my Fx4, If planning zero offroading, no deep water/mud/snow - go w/ the XLT with locking differential and remote start. When my warranty expires, I plan to install a locking diff up front.

 

[lazynorse]

At ~$1400 it does seem a good value for diffs, skids and modes, especially if you have any interest whatsoever in putting 4WD to use. That amount doesn't go far in the aftermarket world, AND you can finance that $1400 along with the rest of the loan. Truck is worth more down the road, too, with FX4.

 

[Danny RN]

One thing in the north many people will not buy a truck that isn't 4WD w/ locker. If you decide to sell it you will have less people interested. It might be worth getting it. Up to you what you need.

 

[Elgorr4]

I have a 4x4 STX with the locking diff. This is my first vehicle with a locking rear diff, and third 4x4 vehicle. I find for normal on road snow/ice usage 4x4 and open diffs is plenty. I drove all over colorado in a rear wheel drive econoline van with an open diff. The van was very heavy, and with good snow tires and smart driving I could make it almost anywhere I needed to go. I also took it up some pretty gnarly forest service roads in the summer, including Paradise Divide in Crested Butte. Compared to that van, having 4x4 makes you pretty unstoppable on normal snowy roads. The locker comes into play when you are articulating over uneven ground, especially lifting a tire. That is more serious off roading than most people will ever undertake. I am glad I have the locker, and think it is an awesome value option from the factory, but in my first 21k miles I have yet to need it. The FX4 is a more desirable truck for resale/trade in, but if you plan on keeping the truck for a long time and don't plan on actually wheeling it on trails, then save your money and get the XLT. It will do just fine in the snow.

 

[Dgc333]

FWIW, I have a Tremor with the locker but I would much rather have a limited slip differential. Granted the locker is better off road but a limited slip is more useful for a vehicle that's primary purpose is as a daily driver.

 

[patmulligan99]

I have a 4x4 STX with the locking diff. This is my first vehicle with a locking rear diff, and third 4x4 vehicle. I find for normal on road snow/ice usage 4x4 and open diffs is plenty. I drove all over colorado in a rear wheel drive econoline van with an open diff. The van was very heavy, and with good snow tires and smart driving I could make it almost anywhere I needed to go. I also took it up some pretty gnarly forest service roads in the summer, including Paradise Divide in Crested Butte. Compared to that van, having 4x4 makes you pretty unstoppable on normal snowy roads. The locker comes into play when you are articulating over uneven ground, especially lifting a tire. That is more serious off roading than most people will ever undertake. I am glad I have the locker, and think it is an awesome value option from the factory, but in my first 21k miles I have yet to need it. The FX4 is a more desirable truck for resale/trade in, but if you plan on keeping the truck for a long time and don't plan on actually wheeling it on trails, then save your money and get the XLT. It will do just fine in the snow.

what about ride quality on street

 

[Tow7500pounds]

I have an FX2. Two wheel drive with a locking differential and raised suspension. It gets pretty good gas mileage, and I can get unstuck if I need to. Bought it to tow a camping trailer. I don't drive off road. I drive on a lot of rutty dirt roads, but their is always some type of road under my truck.

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