Torsen differentials

My first post since joining...

I'm going to buy a new Tundra this fall. In doing research on aftermarket products I have a question concerning differentials.

Are Torsen differentials available? If so, is this even something I want to consider?

I hope this isn't a stupid question.

 

Powertrax has a "torsen style" unit as a part number but if you contact them all you can get is "in the future".

Auburn has a clutch type limited slip that is actually available.

That's all I know of.

 

Did you ever end up changing out your diff? If so, what did you go with? Thanks.

 

Bumping this older thread to ask about torsen options for the 2nd gen Tundra. Looks like Powertrax still only offers LSD.

I'm undecided if I'm going with a locker for off-roading or with some kind of limited slip, which would mean I would continue to rely on ATRAC while off-roading.

 

Go with the Powertrax, I've been very happy with mine so far and it works great on the road and off road, it'll crawl over rocks gently, and lay down 2 thick stripes on the pavement.

 

Unless you're doing hardcore off roading/rock crawling where you consistently have a tire off the ground, the Auburn LSD will have much better daily driving manners than say a Detroit locker. I've driven a truck with a Detroit locker and although it was a beast off-road, it was difficult to not chirp the tires on every turn with anything more than very light throttle. It was sketchy driving on icy, snow packed roads, it consistently wanted to push in the turns. LSDs with the clutch packs will last a very long time and are reliable as long as you change the fluid with friction modifier every 25-30K miles.