Under moderate to hard acceleration on slick surfaces you may feel the front of your truck pull from side to side in 4A and 4H, this can happen somewhat suddenly and forcefully at higher speeds and could pull you out of your lane if you don't expect it. Under moderate to hard acceleration with the steering wheel turned, the Torsen will pull your steering wheel straight and fight the turn in 4A and 4H, under light acceleration the steering just feels slightly heavier. When panic braking you may feel the front end of your truck pull back and forth in 4A, 4H, and even in 2H, but I have never noticed this under normal braking.
I have never used 4L in my truck, but I would imagine that it would behave just like 4A and 4H.
Thanks! Sounds like mostly pros, but with a notable con of hard braking being the biggest one. I don't want to have to 'fight any turns' so I am not sure if the Torsen is for me. I actually prefer heavier steering though.
Thanks! Sounds like mostly pros, but with a notable con of hard braking being the biggest one. I don't want to have to 'fight any turns' so I am not sure if the Torsen is for me. I actually prefer heavier steering though.
Honestly the biggest con is the cost, installing a front Torsen will probably be $1,700-$2,000 in labor alone. Once you add in the cost of the parts and fluids, you're getting into the range of $2800-$3,100. Adding a front Torsen is your most expensive option for increasing traction.
I hope I'm not coming across as being too negative on the Torsen, it really isn't my intent as I genuinely like mine. If you want to test drive a Tremor with a Torsen before taking the plunge, here are three I found online:
