ring gear size 08 taco

what ring gear do I have. My truck is a 4cyl 4wd 5 speed manual open diff

 

You have an open 8.4". It's kind of counter-intuitive, because the ring gear still measures 8", just like most other tacoma ring gears. Here's a link that explains it better- http://home.4x4wire.com/erik/diffs/#T100-Tundra

If you want to regear consider using ECGS, awesome customer service and good warranty- http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-788575-tacoma-8-4-non-eld-t100-tundra-3rd.html

 

thank you. I called Eaton and they only offer the torsen locker for 8.4". The rep said they don't have 8.4"s from after 2006

 

If you want to put in a locker - ARB air locker is the way to go.

 

I agree an air locker is 100% once engaged, but I like the simplicity and strength of the torsen.

 

I like ur tenacity op, all 5 of your post thus far have been on the same topic. GL with ur searchin.

6 u got another in when i was typing.

 

I'm new to forums. But its tough finding info on diffs for me. Feel free to change the topic

 

Is there an actual torsen locker? I've never heard of one. Do you want limited slip or an actual locker?

I'm not sure that any of the torsen LSs are terribly simple either.

Just saying...

 

the torsen is made by Eaton or Detroit. I think it's simple because there isn't any need for a compressor,special fluid or wiring and switches

 

Its a great website for info and most the members are nice and some even helpful. It took me a while to figure most of it out. I only noticed ur other post bc they were new post in some of my subscriptions.

 

All of our work trucks are silverados and they have those "auto lockers" i hate em, they dont engage till ur already spinning which could be to late, plus i think i read that they auto disengage at 20 mph. All those moving parts and them slammimg stuff into and the yanking it out while still moving seems sketchy to me, plus ive hit 70 in my truck with the locker on( was not going 70 just flinging mud that fast off my back tires BOTH BACK TIRES) my $.02

 

thank you. For the advise. I may call some 4wd shops to see what they offer here in n.m.

 

the torsen uses constant mesh worm gears. Nearly impossible to damage

 

Sorry, I wasn't paying attention. Torsen is a limited slip differential not a "locker."

You've seen this animation, right?

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/288582288594272168/

Anyhow, if a limited slip is what you want - a torsen geared implementation is the way to go.

 

uhhh there are selectable lockers and auto lockers and just because ONE of the torsens is worm drive doesn't mean you can't wear it out but okay, good luck

 

As opposed to clutch pack type limited slips, which gradually wear out and become no better than open differentials over time, the torsen design functions as a limited slip for the entire life of the differential.

Yes, anything mechanical may ultimately wear out and fail.