Adding torsen front diff

[mikev0831]

I recently purchased a 2020 801a. Didn’t realize the difference between torsen diff and those without. Now I’m trying to figure out if I can just buy the torsen diff and have it installed, using my current ring gear. Ive been trying to search and can’t find anything to confirm. Attached is the diff I believe is what I’d need to order if this will intact work. I live in upstate NY and it would be nice to have in our deep snow

 

[R3P7ER]

Did you ever get an answer?

 

[thatJeepguy]

An e locker is a better choice.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

For MOST people is it though?

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

An e locker is a better choice.

Torsen is for the front.

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

The answer is Yes, the ring gear can be reused.
Just changing from an open carrier to torsen carrier.

There isn't a ring and pinion gear set for the open and a separate gear set for the torsen. they use the same gear set.

 

[GordoJay]

For MOST people is it though?

Probably if you're going to do any crawling. The Torsen didn't impress me as much as I hoped.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Probably if you're going to do any crawling. The Torsen didn't impress me as much as I hoped.

Most people break things crawling with a locker, esp in FRONT because they don't know when and more importantly when not and HOW to use it. Whereas a torsen works well enough for the masses who erroneously try to "unbind" with the skinny pedal.

As a side note, I'd not classify a raptor as a "crawling" vehicle. Could you, sure, but it's kinda like using a C0ND0M. It may get you there safely in the end, but there are MUCH more satisfying tools to use to take the journey (full disclosure, I AM a grandpa).

 

[GordoJay]

Most people break things crawling with a locker, esp in FRONT because they don't know when and more importantly when not and HOW to use it. Whereas a torsen works well enough for the masses who erroneously try to "unbind" with the skinny pedal.

As a side note, I'd not classify a raptor as a "crawling" vehicle. Could you, sure, but it's kinda like using a C0ND0M. It may get you there safely in the end, but there are MUCH more satisfying tools to use to take the journey (full disclosure, I AM a grandpa).

I know. But when you decide to have one vehicle be your daily, your fun toy, and your camping machine, you make compromises.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Sure... had an ARB front on a daily at one time (and loved it). Doesn't mean I'd recommend it to most.