How important is the torsen front diff?

[04Ram2500Hemi]

My last truck was a 2012 Power Wagon. I only needed the front locker two different times, but when I did it was a huge blessing. The Torsen Front Diff was not a negotiable option for me.

 

[Socalbeachbum]

I’m going to see what the capabilities are without it as I am still learning off-road stuff. If I get to the point where I feel I need it at least I know I can add it later for about 1500. I really wanted a scab and an 800a so my options were very limited.

 

[BroncoAZ]

In my searches I've only come across two Scab 800A that the dealer ordered with limited slip.

 

[Socalbeachbum]

In my searches I've only come across two Scab 800A that the dealer ordered with limited slip.

Exactly. Lol. I was hellbent on my scab so I snagged it.

 

[crashmc302]

I’m looking at getting a second 800a raptor and the only one I can find doesn’t have it. Mine doesn’t either but I wasn’t aware of the option at the time I purchased mine.

Idk if you have looked already, but Ford Performance sells the whole limited slip Torsen diff for $850. I buried the ass end of my truck in deep sand and got mad because my front end stopped doing all that fancy 4WD stuff. I didn't turn the Off-Road mode on, just turned the traction control "off". It stopped sending any power to the front. I'm hoping it's that and not a broken transfer case. Either way, wasn't a failure of not having a front end locked or using limited slip, but it got me thinking. Did some searching, came across that.

It doesn't work for me because I've got 4.88:1 gearing and that diff will come with stock (4.10:1). So I'm looking at other options, like the Auburn Gear Select-a-Lock. I hear it's not a true locker because the method it uses to go from limited slip to locker is like a clutch pack, so it'll eventually wear out. Hopefully guys have some experience with it, but if you're not looking for a locker then the Ford Performance "drop-in" option may work.

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