'01-up 4wd System (A-TRAC, VSC) and TORSEN T-3

[Thai]

What kind of 4wd system does your 1996 Hilux have?? Is it a part-time system (that is, you cannot run 4wd on dry land)?? If so, then i think that it's cheaper to upgrade to a new 4runner than to modify your 4runner.

I don't have a clue as to how much $$$$ needed to add a Torsen (if it is even possible) to your Hilux. Sorry.

 

[HiluxSurf SSR-G]

What kind of 4wd system does your 1996 Hilux have?? Is it a part-time system (that is, you cannot run 4wd on dry land)??

It has the Multi-Mode 4WD (part-time 4WD with center diff) and can run 4WD on dry land/pavement.

What about the front & center diff, will a torsen LSD fit?

Thanks.

 

[Thai]

It has the Multi-Mode 4WD (part-time 4WD with center diff) and can run 4WD on dry land/pavement.

What about the front & center diff, will a torsen LSD fit?

Thanks.

If that is the case, then a Torsen CENTER diff is not that much better than what you have now. Your center diff is mechanical (a good thing), instead of clutches. Torsen is basically the same except it can vary torque from rear to front depending on driving conditions. You probably will never notice the difference even if you make the switch. The ONLY time where Torsen may help is in high-speed cornering where the rear bias torque distribution will help handling and steering feel.

If anything, then you would want a Torsen LSD in the rear, not the front. Front LSD is usually not needed (UNLESS you're hard-core into off-roading). Front LSD will affect your steering...in a bad way. Most people would go with locker in front because you can turn it off in daily driving. However, i would not recommend this because the front suspension is independent, which is usually not as strong as a solid axle. With a locker, you need to have a strong axle.

For the rear, i would recommend a locker or Torsen LSD. If you're into off-roading, then locker is the way to go. Torsen LSD is better than having nothing (open differential) but it is inferior to a true locker in rough terrain.

Hope this helps.

 

[HiluxSurf SSR-G]

For the rear, i would recommend a locker or Torsen LSD. If you're into off-roading, then locker is the way to go. Torsen LSD is better than having nothing (open differential) but it is inferior to a true locker in rough terrain.

Hope this helps.

Thanks Thai.

What Torsen LSD brand would you recommend for the rear diff?

How does the Toyota Torsen LSD differ from the Detroit TruTrac?

Thanks again.

 

[Thai]

Thanks Thai.

What Torsen LSD brand would you recommend for the rear diff?

How does the Toyota Torsen LSD differ from the Detroit TruTrac?

Thanks again.

Detroit TruTrac is probably the most famous one for Torsen LSD. I would recommend that. The Toyota's version is a more complicated version of the TruTrac and is adapted for use as a center differential...see link:

http://www.torsen.com/products/T-3.htm

My brother had a TruTrac on his Jeep. It was effective in the mild to moderate stuff, but in deep mud, it didn't do so well. Also, if you put one wheel on ice and the other on dry land, then Trutrac will not work.

So, bottom line, if you use your 4runner on a daily basis and want LSD to help out in most conditions, then Trutrac is the one for you. However, if you get into nasty off-roading conditions, then consider a locker.

 

[HiluxSurf SSR-G]

Thank you very much Thai!

You have been very helpful to a newbie!!

Cheers!!