Torsen diff. Question

[beastybaconman]

I just saw this video on torsen diffs and I was wondering, how hard would it be to put one on my truck? Also would it be worth it and how strong are these kinds of diffs?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEiSTzK-A2A

 

[Chewy1576]

At first I questioned the strength of a unit packed with that many different gears, but after researching some more and finding this (http://www.drivetrainshop.com/Detroit_TrueTrac_p/eat-915a545.htm), I may be seriously considering one for my truck!

 

[TylerZ281500]

^ recomended, downside is as soon aas it feels slipping on a semi snow/icy road your rear end slides out on a short wheel base.

 

[beastybaconman]

I'm not too worried about a loose back end in the snow and I have 4x4 if I need it. The ones on that site looks pretty nice and I think I found one for my 10 bolt axle on there, but if I do get one should I try and get a more heavy duty axle first?

 

[thz71]

Yah i wouldn't waste money in a 10 bolt honestly

 

[beastybaconman]

Alright so I'll save up for a new axle first.

 

[TylerZ281500]

the g80 in 14 bolts is also a bit better than a 10 bolt if it still works,

 

[borahshadow]

Yah i wouldn't waste money in a 10 bolt honestly

This is how I used to feel but the guy at the performance shop that I had do my tune on my LS swap said that he's done many builds all the way up to 600HP and they are running stock (gmt800) rear ends with the tru- trac. He said he wouldn't change the axle for anything less than 600HP

 

[TylerZ281500]

This is how I used to feel but the guy at the performance shop that I had do my tune on my LS swap said that he's done many builds all the way up to 600HP and they are running stock (gmt800) rear ends with the tru- trac. He said he wouldn't change the axle for anything less than 600HP

for 2wd and stock sized tires your typically okay with a built 10 bolt. unfortunately a larger tire(mostly of 4wd) on a 10 bolt with the same build will not last. its worthless to put the money into it. if your 6 lug just go to a 14 bolt and spend your money on that, itll last far longer if done properly than a 10 bolt would ever hope.