I have a 2003 Ford Excursion 6.8 V10 with limited slip differential.
After having been stuck in the snow with only a single rear tire spinning, I was told by the dealer mechanic that even with limited slip differential, if one tire has "0" traction that you are SOL. He was unable to adequately explain why it would not shift into 4x4 mode, other than snow perhaps interfering with the vacuum system.
Is this description of the proper functioning of a limited slip differential accurate?
Although I did learn how to rotate the front wheel thingies to manually put it into 4x4, that would still according to him leave me with really only 2 wheals.
I would like to avoid getting stuck again. I am considering getting something like the OX cable locking differential. Anyone have an opinion of these?
Alternatives?
After having been stuck in the snow with only a single rear tire spinning, I was told by the dealer mechanic that even with limited slip differential, if one tire has "0" traction that you are SOL. He was unable to adequately explain why it would not shift into 4x4 mode, other than snow perhaps interfering with the vacuum system.
Is this description of the proper functioning of a limited slip differential accurate?
Although I did learn how to rotate the front wheel thingies to manually put it into 4x4, that would still according to him leave me with really only 2 wheals.
I would like to avoid getting stuck again. I am considering getting something like the OX cable locking differential. Anyone have an opinion of these?
Alternatives?