Preferred axle on a 4x4? (Anti-spin, locking rear diff, open)

[alexharrel]

Hey guys!

Ordering a 4x4 tradesman and I can choose between the standard open diff, anti-spin, and locking rear. This is the first that I have ordered, I have 3 other 1500 Tradesmans purchased on-lot and they have coincidentally all come with the anti-spin diff, but they are 4x2. Is this a very common upgrade? Would my me or my teams notice a difference in drive/capability? (98% pavement drives).

I appreciate any recommendation!

 

[deeve]

Do you ever get snow? If so and for 98 pavement the antispin wouldn’t hurt. Although, the traction control seems to work really well. I don’t think you would find much use for the locker.

 

[Dr. Cheeseburger]

Anti-spin is better for the street, locker is better for off-road

 

[theblet]

I’d go with anti spin. It’s the best of both worlds imo. It’s an LSD diff

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

Anti-spin is better for the street, locker is better for off-road

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[n8zcc]

I had an open-axle on my 2013 Laramie and even with living in the Michigan winters, never had an issue albeit I did have four-wheel drive. Depending on the climate you operate, the bucks for a limited slip may not be justified.

 

[Ramroo]

I think anti-spin would be the best for your needs.

 

[bucolic]

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The anti-spin is a viable option for you.

As others have stated for off-road use the locking is a viable option but even then is only useful if one wheel is off the ground (I think this is correct) so if you never encounter that condition then even that would be of no use to you.

 

[Rich6896]

The anti-spin is a viable option for you.

As others have stated for off-road use the locking is a viable option but even then is only useful if one wheel is off the ground (I think this is correct) so if you never encounter that condition then even that would be of no use to you.

Yes. You can drive with 2 feet offroad to "trick" the non spinning wheel into giving power. I find lockers are good for after I'm already stuck. The next option. Lockers can hurt too. IE an off camber greesy muddy area where if both sides have power you slide sideways.

 

[Ramroo]

The anti-spin is a viable option for you.

As others have stated for off-road use the locking is a viable option but even then is only useful if one wheel is off the ground (I think this is correct) so if you never encounter that condition then even that would be of no use to you.

 

[Ramroo]

Nope.
Locker is good any time you want guaranteed power at any rpm to both rear wheels. Great in off camber stuff but good when needing both wheel spin for traction in mud etc.

 

[Biga]

I would get the antispin if you do primarily street driving, locker is best for offroad.

 

[Bt10]

98 percent pavement would be the anti spin. Above, a Limited with 4wd probably has 4auto, not available on a tradesman. Traction control is too restrictive pulling out in traffic on rain or worse. Check sig line, have locker, need anti spin on pavement.

 

[Clv22p]

LSD

 

[Kaderast]

I remember twice last winter, without my elocker I would've been calling a buddy with a tow strap. It's amazing how much better traction you get when both rear wheels actually turn when stuck in a snow bank.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Nope.
Locker is good any time you want guaranteed power at any rpm to both rear wheels. Great in off camber stuff but good when needing both wheel spin for traction in mud etc.

Only if it stayed engaged above 25mph. For a majority of owners, the limited slip/anti-spin is the better option.

 

[Ramroo]

Only if it stayed engaged above 25mph. For a majority of owners, the limited slip/anti-spin is the better option.

Agree on both statements. I was thinking of getting unstuck or not stuck during low speed situations.