Recent content by Primez

Worth noting that the first gen TODs from 12-14 do not have a full lock. It’s clutch plate only. 4H and 4L just basically is full pressure. But yeah, if you’re like totally crammed up on some rocks, in 4L, and trying to climb boulders, definitely want to be careful if the TC starts to slip / get...

No, the TOD does not bind ever. TOD has clutch plates instead of a fixed lock between front and rear that will allow slip for this scenario. You’ll burn out the clutch plates and toast the TC before you get binding. The front open or LSD should also allow and compensate for different wheel...

I tow a 31’ trailer with my truck. Running the SVC Baja v3 rear bumper as well. 37s, 4.56 gear ratio, Deaver +3 with a 2” shackle, Gen 2 coils, Eibach springs, and KHC coil buckets. I average about 7.5 mpg going up hills in CO and 25mpg on the way down. :) With the generator and dirt bike in...

Yes, that’s exactly right. The caveat is that the 12-14 TOD TCs do not technically have a full “mechanical lock” in 4H. Everything is clutch driven, unlike the Gen 2 TOD which has clutch for 4A but a mechanical lock for 4H. 4H for the 12-14 TOD is just 100% clutch pressure. Important piece to...

I’ve had this unit for a few years now. Very happy with it. My only complaint is that the wireless CarPlay seems to have a memory leak, creating a delay on audio. The screen and CarPlay remains incredibly responsive, but the audio slowly lags more and more over time. After an hour, there’s like...

Check all the bolts/pulley wheels. I forgot to tighten one of my pulley wheels once after rolling a timing chain. I thought I threw rods and was getting ready to toss the engine. Just one pulley wheel was loose and was rattling like CRAZY. Obvious with the wheel being attached to the belt, the...

I have run this setup on the front in every configuration imaginable, to include Gen 2 shock with Gen 1 spring on an unmodified Gen 1 bucket. Can confirm that the IWEs, axles, etc also do not like being put at extreme angles like top perch or extra length of the Gen 2 shock without proper...

Worth noting that the second clip shows the faults of these differentials but this effect would be even more exaggerated if you had one wheel in the air, for example.

Honestly, I did a bit of research and found that the Wavetrac has the same faults as Torsen in a 0% traction scenario. Both differentials require some amount of braking to trick the differential to send power to the wheel with traction. Since AdvanceTrac is doing the brake modulation...

Any 8.8 will fit. Maybe consider going for the offbrand Spicer version? Basically same, just different brand plate. You could put a sticker on it if you hated that much.

I am in the process of doing this mod and gears. Upgrading to 4.56 for the 37s. Torsen is a drop in and frankly easier than trying to re-gear the OEM open diff. Everything is completely self contained. You may want to consider new bearings if you’re doing the swap, rather than trying to...

For the sake of saving someone serious headache and catastrophic damage, do not remove those rings. There are two on each shock, both angled. The OEM F150 bucket was not originally designed for the longer length shock and angle of the Raptor LCA. To compensate, these angle brackets sandwich the...

Oh, thanks guys. Good to know. Wasn’t aware of the changes. I’ll reach out and share my findings.

I’ve been looking into the E-Clik system for quite some time. Also spent some time watching through the KeepItDirty videos. One thing I want to point out, for the sake of preventing misinformation, especially for Gen 3 guys is that the KeepItDirty dude constantly talks about calculations per...

Easiest way to diagnose is to lock the IWE. Vacuum is present to disengage the IWE. There are two simple ways to do this: 4H or pull the vacuum lines. For the 4H trick, on a straight (or dirt road), just put the truck in 4H. If you are on pavement and/or can’t get into 4H for whatever...