Which Locker type option?

I have a 2014 DCLB sport. OME 3" lift with BFG mudders 255-75x17 tires. I just took it out and found out that indeed the rear auto LSD sucks. My 07 sport DCLB with the limited slip diff cleans my 14's clock. Just went out and did a side by side comparison on a small hill 300' long with decent ruts with some sand and loose dirt.

First I tried my 14 with standard mode, went up maybe 50' @3mph
second tried same with auto LSD engaged and made it 52' @3mph
third tried them both ways at 8-10 mph and made it 60' each
All times either with LSD engaged or not only one tire spun, all 2wd.
Then just for giggles I tried the TRAC system in 2wd, same story!!

Then I tried the 07 in 2wd
slow, fast and medium speed. made it over the hill all three times with 95-100% of the time both rear wheels spinning when needed, as it appeared to be locked up.

Needless to say, I am very unimpressed with how the Tacoma has downgraded itself in the off road capability dept.
I am sure as they say it is better on the icy roads and for daily driving it just might be the ticket. But for the off road stuff, very poor indeed.

So now comes the question?
What are the options you would suggest for locking up my rear end of my Tacoma. I'm looking at the ARB, any other suggestions? Not wanting a locked up 100% of the time as this is also my daily driver.
Thanks for any suggestions
Hunterturbo

 

ARB. Although there might be some kind of traction turned since the 07 sport and the 14 sport have the same rear end

 

Why not go with an LS like you have in the '07?

 

If I could get the same LSD that my 07 had I would love that. I was not aware of that being an option. I bought this 14 thinking that it was the same as my 07 as I really wish it was.
Can you get that 07 LSD put in the 14? Does anyone know how? where? price?
Thanks,
Hunterturbo

 

Did you consider the Offroad over the sport?
I guess since you had the 07 sport and liked it so much that was why you went with the 14 sport.

 

The 07 has a physical LSD with clutch packs and everything, the 14 has digital LSD, it uses brake modulation to simulate a LSD.

I'd personally go with a locker in the back. ARB seems like the best way to go.

 

ARB is about your only option and it's a very good one, but not very cheap. I'm surprised your 07's lsd is still functioning that well since they will wear out over time. For off road a locker is far superior to any lsd.

 

Thanks for the comments and suggestions.
I guess its time to drop some coin on an ARB.
I needed the long bed BTW. Plus I do like the hood scoop look.
Hunterturbo

 

There is also the detroit locker, but it's an auto locker and definitely has some quirks.

 

Eaton makes a mechanical LSD unit for Tacomas. They are hard to find and I have one on order. They have carbon fiber clutch discs in them and are pretty strong(at least thats what I heard). Yea I wasn't very impressed with the electronic traction aids that got me stuck in less than 2 inches of snow.

 

if you are going to pull apart your 3rd to replace the diff... just go ARB.... once you have a locker your going to be like... oh wow, LSD's are about as good as an open diff (mechanical or simulated)

also as a note... for the brake actuated LSD to work decent you actually have to get in the gas quite a bit.

 

I don't know about the OP but I don't need a locker. My truck spends 99% of its time on road. I just want something better for use in the snow.

As for the ALSD, I tried hitting the gas pretty hard and I had the same problem with only one wheel spinning and one wheel locked. When it would switch sides it sounded like the rear was about to scatter gear pieces all over the road. BANG KLANG. No thanks.

Just wanted to let the OP know that there is an LSD diff out there for his truck. He seemed very fond of the one in his other truck.

 

Just an update, Eaton no longer makes a traditional LSD with clutchpacks. Really ruined my day.

 

Ya they make a helical limited slip which is far better than a limited slip with clutchpacks. The detroit truetrac. http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsServices/Automotive/DifferentialsLockingDifferentials/PCT_317264

 

I believe you are referring to the Auburn Ected, which is not available for our truck.

 

Not a big fan of the trutrac diff. Operates as an open diff until traction is lost. Clutch style lsd's put power to both wheels all the time.

 

Thanks, I was not aware.

 

Now I'm no expert but from what I've read this isn't exactly the case. Clutch type limited slips can be set up with preload which will allow them to have some effectiveness even when there is no traction. A helical limited slip will be ineffective in very low traction situations, but some of this can be overcome by applying torque through braking. Clutch type limited slips also need frequent rebuilding, depending of course on use, while a helical limited slip is basically maintenance free.

If you want power to both wheels perhaps an automatic locker would suit your needs. While not always street friendly, they are a very effective and if used frequently for off road can actually outperform a selectable locker. But aren't probably the best solution for frequent driving on hard packed snow or ice.

 

Nvm about the auto locker, just saw you said you wanted it for snow.