Installing Black Fox Industries’ Borg Warner 44-44 Lock Switch

WORDS AND PHOTOS BY BRANDON HOFFNER

A 2018 Ram 1500 with Borg Warner 44-44 transfer case based on 4WD AUTO button.

A four-wheel drive that is not a genuine four-wheel drive? Many would say it is common without lockers or fancy computer software to aid traction control—and they would be right. But what about a 4WD pickup that doesn’t maintain at least a single front and rear tire fighting for traction? You probably know what I am talking about if you have a 2012-2018 Ram 1500 (or the 2019+ Ram 1500 Classic) with the Borg Warner 44-44 transfer case. This transfer case has earned a reputation for falling short if faced with deep mud, sand, or snow. I have experienced it firsthand in deep snow and on a sandy beach, and my pickup left me wanting more.