Switch from Torsen to Locker

[timmyflew]

So I have a Torsen in the rear from the factory. I want to put in a lunchbox locker. Aussie locker's website says it only works on open diffs. Does anyone know what I would have to do to install an Aussie locker? Will I have to completely remove the carrier and get an open diff from a junkyard to install the Aussie in?

 

[sheep herder]

You will have to replace the carrier.

 

[JMF661]

Yes, you would have to remove the factory torsen, a factory open carrier from a junkyard would work.

 

[timmyflew]

Thanks guys. Wanted to make sure I was going in the right direction.

 

[JMF661]

So, something to double check. If you have a later model ranger with the factory torsen, you may have 31 spline axels in the back. A carrier for a 28 spline wouldn't work.

I'm sure new carriers are available that would work, or maybe a used open carrier from an explorer.

Definitely need to verify which rear end you have.

 

[timmyflew]

So, something to double check. If you have a later model ranger with the factory torsen, you may have 31 spline axels in the back. A carrier for a 28 spline wouldn't work.

I'm sure new carriers are available that would work, or maybe a used open carrier from an explorer.

Definitely need to verify which rear end you have.

I'm sure I have a 31 spline from the information I got of this site. I plan on checking the pick-n-pull to see if I can find a carrier. I wheeled all of Uwharrie except for the two ledges on Daniel and haven't even lifted a tire so Will probably do more wheeling first before I decide on pulling the Torsen.

 

[fastpakr]

So, something to double check. If you have a later model ranger with the factory torsen, you may have 31 spline axels in the back. A carrier for a 28 spline wouldn't work.

I'm sure new carriers are available that would work, or maybe a used open carrier from an explorer.

Definitely need to verify which rear end you have.

I thought all the Rangers with factory Torsen lockers were 31 spline? Am I losing my mind here?

 

[JMF661]

I thought all the Rangers with factory Torsen lockers were 31 spline? Am I losing my mind here?

I'm pretty sure all of the factory rears with torsens are 31 spline.

The junked open carrier also needs to be from a 31 spline. I think!

 

[fastpakr]

You're absolutely right. I misread your first post. Definitely worth paying attention to when grabbing a carrier.

 

[Dirtman]

Kinda sorta not really... L/S units (dunno if they were all torsen) were available for the 7.5, as well as both the 28 & 31 spline 8.8 at least at some point and vice versa with open carrier.

Finding a 28 spline doesn't mean it won't have a L/S and finding a 31 spline doesn't mean it will. From my understanding ALL the fx4 lvl 2's had 31 spline and torsen units so that's probably where that info is coming from.

 

[fastpakr]

Agreed on all points. But if it's a Torsen locker specifically (mechanical limited slip) and not just a generic clutch pack type limited slip, it should definitely be a 31 spline unit.

 

[JMF661]

Make sure to bring your measurin' calipers and counting fingers!

 

[Dirtman]

In any case your much better off trying to find an open 31 spline carrier in a panther car or mustang than in a ranger. Pretty much all the Panthers had 31 spline open carriers, rangers not so much.

 

[timmyflew]

In any case your much better off trying to find an open 31 spline carrier in a panther car or mustang than in a ranger. Pretty much all the Panthers had 31 spline open carriers, rangers not so much.

Is that because it would be easier to find?

 

[fastpakr]

What's a Panther car?