Some traction for the front of an f150. Which would you pick?

[Boatbuilder79]

This one

https://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-performance-limited-slip-torsen-differential-8-8-inch-front-axle-f-150-2004-2017/p/M4204F15LS/?year=2015&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkKnyBRDwARIsALtxe7jD6Qr5vt1j3X4p9HJVIAMyKc_F1mUnQCuz2F0yA4Fpovqz6BLb5JsaAhdREALw_wcB

Or

09-24 F150 4WD 8.8in IFS Eaton eLocker Front Differential 19660-010

www.stage3motorsports.com

 

[jmnielsen]

If I was spending the money I would want a full blown locker, but that's just me.

 

[CampStewart]

If I was most concerned with traction while driving on roads in 4wd in snow than I would get the torsen, if I wanted traction off road than the E locker. Id get an arb over the e locker if it was available

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

I'd go with the torsen if you're looking to have it be more of a passive thing, if you want to select when and where it gets locked up then I'd go with the locker.

Edit/Addition: after thinking about it I've had a different setup in each vehicle and all of them had their benefits.

Disco: Locker/Locker + center diff locker. (Air Lockers)
TJ: Open/Locker (Air Locker)
Raptor: Torsen/Locker (E-Locker)

The Raptor when switched to locked takes about 3 seconds to engage, the TJ has a dedicated ARB compressor and takes maybe 10 seconds to prime and then lock, and the Disco had an ARB HD compressor (but that wasn't a dedicated system) and probably took 20 to 30 seconds to engage. Something to think about.

 

[1stDeuce]

If you're prone to standing on the loud pedal to get through things, a full locker might be a great way to need to carry spare half shafts... You simply have to be careful if you're pulling really hard on one front tire.
A torsen style diff keeps the front form grenading, but does occasionally need a little help from the brakes when one tire gets too light.

I'm running a TruTrac in the front of my TJ, and I LOVE it. (Works pretty much the same as the Torsen) If I see a tricky spot coming, I add a bit of brake with my left foot just before I get crossed up and motor right on through. I have a Rubicon rear locker, which works about the same and I hardly ever bother to lock it using this method in general exploring.
Plus nothing to go wrong, and a slightly cheaper install than an e- or air locker.

 

[Boatbuilder79]

I'd go with the torsen if you're looking to have it be more of a passive thing, if you want to select when and where it gets locked up then I'd go with the locker.

Edit/Addition: after thinking about it I've had a different setup in each vehicle and all of them had their benefits.

Disco: Locker/Locker + center diff locker. (Air Lockers)
TJ: Open/Locker (Air Locker)
Raptor: Torsen/Locker (E-Locker)

The Raptor when switched to locked takes about 3 seconds to engage, the TJ has a dedicated ARB compressor and takes maybe 10 seconds to prime and then lock, and the Disco had an ARB HD compressor (but that wasn't a dedicated system) and probably took 20 to 30 seconds to engage. Something to think about.

does the raptor traction control help the Torsen or is that an Internet myth?

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

does the raptor traction control help the Torsen or is that an Internet myth?

I cant give you a good answer because the torsen diff will come in handy while offroading when all those nannies are off. The nannies themselves work well enough, though I drive in TC Sport mode and usually have it all the way off on the sand. The torsen has come in handy the few times I've had to drive in snow.

 

[shortbus4x4]

A fat saucy wench in the front of any truck will add good traction for when you get stuck.?
My personal preference for a road truck that goes offroad is a torsen. Don't even know it's there until you need it.

 

[nitro_rat]

I like a mechanical locker, I usually run a lunchbox in the front because a broken shaft or hub will grenade a detroit. A helical limited slip works good in the front but not as solid as a true locker. The one I really don't like in the front is a clutch type limited slip.

 

[Boatbuilder79]

A fat saucy wench in the front of any truck will add good traction for when you get stuck.?
My personal preference for a road truck that goes offroad is a torsen. Don't even know it's there until you need it.

I am leaning toward the Torsen I don’t really want to put a winch on this truck. I have a hilift with a winch kit I put together. It really works better than an electric winch for me because it is such a hassle to use that it keeps me from doing stuff that might get me stuck.

 

[Boatbuilder79]

I like a mechanical locker, I usually run a lunchbox in the front because a broken shaft or hub will grenade a detroit. A helical limited slip works good in the front but not as solid as a true locker. The one I really don't like in the front is a clutch type limited slip.

I have front and rear lock right lunchbox lockers in my Jeep and really like them but You need strong arms to steer it.

 

[billiebob]

Definitely a seectable locker for off roading. The torsen is an awesome seamless limited slip but it only works with power on, it does nothing coming down a steep grade, non of the auto lockers work when you need traction downhill.

A selectable locker is a spool when engaged, it locks up up hill, down hill, full time. I like mine more descending than climbing.

 

[Boatbuilder79]

Another question. Is the raptor front housing Different from the normal f150.

Since 4.10 gears are A big part of this project

 

[nitro_rat]

Another question. Is the raptor front housing Different from the normal f150.

Since 4.10 gears are A big part of this project

The Raptor Torsen diff fits the regular F-150 housing.

 

[Boatbuilder79]

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The Raptor Torsen diff fits the regular F-150 housing.

Wondering if the housing from a raptor will fit an f150.
It looks like can get the assembly used for less than just the cost of the Torsen. Then I would just need to gegear the back to 4.1 to match.