2019 Longhorn with no anti spin diff or E-Locker

[LookingatRams2019]

What's up guys, new to the group. So I could use a bit of help here. I'm looking at 3 different 2019 Longhorn trucks. One doesn't specify if it has anti slip differential, I know it doesn't have the E-Locker. Does this mean it's an open differential? If so, is that bad? It has 4x4 auto but I'd prefer to run it as 2wd mode unless I actually need it?
It also has rear coil springs which I prefer over the air suspension.

The other 2 have air suspension, both 4x4 and one has anti slip with 3.92 and the other is the E-Locker 3.21.

This truck will be a daily driver, maybe hit the snow a few times a year going to Lake Tahoe or Reno in the winter. But really just daily city driving with 1 or 2 road trips a year.

Thanks again for any help!

 

[ium33]

Best I can tell you is my window sticker specified the anti slip.

 

[19llhpb]

The window sticker will state if it has anti spin. If nothing about the axle is stated in the optional equipment section of your window sticker then it will have a standard open 3:21 axle. There will be a lot of varying opinions, take the info and do what’s best for you. IMO I would at least do a anti spin irregardless. I just feel a 4x4 truck should have a limited slip or e-locker no matter what you do with it. It is a truck! I opted not to have the air suspension on my Longhorn. Just a personal preference because I knew I would lift it. As far as which actual axle ratio to get, look through the threads on this forum discussing the differences between the 3:21 and 3:92 to see what suits your needs. My truck details in my signature and it is a daily driver as well. Good luck!

 

[Smashy71]

What's up guys, new to the group. So I could use a bit of help here. I'm looking at 3 different 2019 Longhorn trucks. One doesn't specify if it has anti slip differential, I know it doesn't have the E-Locker. Does this mean it's an open differential? If so, is that bad? It has 4x4 auto but I'd prefer to run it as 2wd mode unless I actually need it?
It also has rear coil springs which I prefer over the air suspension.

The other 2 have air suspension, both 4x4 and one has anti slip with 3.92 and the other is the E-Locker 3.21.

This truck will be a daily driver, maybe hit the snow a few times a year going to Lake Tahoe or Reno in the winter. But really just daily city driving with 1 or 2 road trips a year.

Thanks again for any help!

I’d suggest a 33 gal tank and if you’re never going to pull or very rarely the 3.21 gears are the way to go.

 

[moosem]

What's up guys, new to the group. So I could use a bit of help here. I'm looking at 3 different 2019 Longhorn trucks. One doesn't specify if it has anti slip differential, I know it doesn't have the E-Locker. Does this mean it's an open differential? If so, is that bad? It has 4x4 auto but I'd prefer to run it as 2wd mode unless I actually need it?
It also has rear coil springs which I prefer over the air suspension.

The other 2 have air suspension, both 4x4 and one has anti slip with 3.92 and the other is the E-Locker 3.21.

This truck will be a daily driver, maybe hit the snow a few times a year going to Lake Tahoe or Reno in the winter. But really just daily city driving with 1 or 2 road trips a year.

Thanks again for any help!

Mine has 3.21 open diff and it drives fine. I have not had any traction issues on wet roads, sand, etc. Of course, anti-slip is better, and that's why it is an option with an upcharge.

They all come with 4WD AUTO as a selectable mode (at least Big Horns and up, not sure about Tradesman?) along with 2WD, 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW. You do not have to keep it in 4WD AUTO if you don't want to. I leave mine in 2WD all the time, unless it's snowing, then I put it in 4WD HIGH.

 

[rudyyoko]

I have an open differential on my 4x4 laramie with 3.21 gears. I have been in situations where I have seen my traction control/ESC, not sure exactly which one, kick in a tight turn with hard acceleration and I hear the squeal from the rear tires. I have always had a limited slip in my previous 4x4s. My 2014 1500 4x4 with limited slip sounded and reacted the same way at the same intersection. Maybe the traction control/ESC on these newer rams does a good enough job for my needs. This is my daily driver, I pull a 6k travel trailer maybe 5% of the time. I guess it all boils down to the driving you will be doing.