nitro_rat
Lunchbox Lockers
Should be a bolt-in.
Some traction for the front of an f150. Which would you pick?
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Should be a bolt-in.
Boatbuilder79
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It is not really about need.
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1stDeuce
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It is not a myth. But the way I'd say it is that the Torsen helps traction control... When you "disable" traction control, you are really only disabling the engine reduction part of traction control. The brake part is still active, and will apply brake to a spinning tire or tires to transfer torque to the tire(s) with traction. Having a LSD of any kind simply means less brake pressure is needed than if you had an open diff. In short, traction control loves LSD's, but wheel slip is required to get things moving again. Roll into the throttle easy and you'll get very nice transfer from spinning wheels to the ones with traction.
Boatbuilder79
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So I still need to decide and still can’t make up my mind
put a set of raptor takeoff wheels on the truck so I need to regear
I got 4.11 gears on the way should behere next week.
Leaning heavy toward the Torsen but still not quite sure.
I want the extra traction for moving trailers around wet pastures
put a set of raptor takeoff wheels on the truck so I need to regear
I got 4.11 gears on the way should behere next week.
Leaning heavy toward the Torsen but still not quite sure.
I want the extra traction for moving trailers around wet pastures
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I'd go with the Torsen set up, lockers are fun and all...buuut lockers + larger tires + IFS + off road use = greater chance of gernading parts. The Raptor comes with the Torsen set up and they do just fine with the use and abuse they see...with out stories of broken axles and diff housings all over the internet.
If you are just moving trailers around in wet pastures...go for the Torsion. It's easier to use, it's always "on", and has less to break or repair. You don't have to wire anything or run air lines, no switches, no waiting for it to kick in. You literally install it and forget about it.
And yes, the Raptor front diff fits an F150.
If you are just moving trailers around in wet pastures...go for the Torsion. It's easier to use, it's always "on", and has less to break or repair. You don't have to wire anything or run air lines, no switches, no waiting for it to kick in. You literally install it and forget about it.
And yes, the Raptor front diff fits an F150.
Boatbuilder79
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with the torsen I can go full fake raptor
Boatbuilder79
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Do I need a case spreader for ford axels?
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Not on the front. IIRC you pry them out.
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Naa.... You still gotta get the hood, fenders, bed sides, and grille to be a true Faptor...haha.
Boatbuilder79
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Not gonna do the DODO grill but I might get some fender flares
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Haha... I don't blame ya. I think they look silly
Boatbuilder79
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Almost sure I am gonna get the limited slip.
I am concerned about how it will work in reverse in 4 low but looking at the shop manual I think I can rig the truck to disengage the front hubs with a switch.
I am concerned about how it will work in reverse in 4 low but looking at the shop manual I think I can rig the truck to disengage the front hubs with a switch.
Boatbuilder79
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Gears are here . Still waiting on the front diff
Boatbuilder79
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