Adding locking diff to non-hybrid Limited trim?

[2wally]

I recently bought a 2024 Limited, nonhybrid. When I purchased it, I wasn't really considering offroad ability since this is mostly a work truck, but after owning it for a month or so and being recommended a ton of offroading videos on Youtube I started thinking about upgrading tires, etc.. but then started thinking trading it back in for a TRD OR trim. However, after doing some research it looks like the main difference between the models is the terrain select and locking differential. From reading online it seems like the locking differential is much more important than the terrain select, and it would be a lot cheaper to add the differential than it would be to trade the truck in.

So - all that said, is there anything preventing me from adding one to the truck? I know some wiring and possibly an air system would be required. Maybe this is a dumb question but all of my offroad experience to date has been on motorcycles.

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[Sagebrush]

So - all that said, is there anything preventing me from adding one to the truck?

I'm unsure about this, but I think the ORs have a larger rear differential.

 

[MT-Taco]

I recently bought a 2024 Limited, nonhybrid. When I purchased it, I wasn't really considering offroad ability since this is mostly a work truck, but after owning it for a month or so and being recommended a ton of offroading videos on Youtube I started thinking about upgrading tires, etc.. but then started thinking trading it back in for a TRD OR trim. However, after doing some research it looks like the main difference between the models is the terrain select and locking differential. From reading online it seems like the locking differential is much more important than the terrain select, and it would be a lot cheaper to add the differential than it would be to trade the truck in.

So - all that said, is there anything preventing me from adding one to the truck? I know some wiring and possibly an air system would be required. Maybe this is a dumb question but all of my offroad experience to date has been on motorcycles.

OEM parts? Will be spendy and probably difficult to find. I’m sure ARB will have them soon? Rear ends are all the same size except The Hybrids are larger.

 

[denimlength]

Nice truck choice! I've heard great things about the limited trim.

 

[theKurt]

I can't find it at the moment, but at one point I did find some online part catalogues that showed the rear differential part numbers. From what I recall, to get the locking rear diff you had to have the correct axle housing to mount the actuator and then you also had to have the correct differential carrier assembly to have locking gears. It seemed like a pretty big and expensive endeavour to get the factory locking diff installed if you didn't have it already. I'll try to provide proof of this, but at the time I pretty much gave up trying to do factory and will have to wait for an ARB or similar aftermarket air or electric locking diff to come available, which they will at some point quite soon I'm sure.

 

[TrustButVerify]

I recently bought a 2024 Limited, nonhybrid. When I purchased it, I wasn't really considering offroad ability since this is mostly a work truck, but after owning it for a month or so and being recommended a ton of offroading videos on Youtube I started thinking about upgrading tires, etc.. but then started thinking trading it back in for a TRD OR trim. However, after doing some research it looks like the main difference between the models is the terrain select and locking differential. From reading online it seems like the locking differential is much more important than the terrain select, and it would be a lot cheaper to add the differential than it would be to trade the truck in.

So - all that said, is there anything preventing me from adding one to the truck? I know some wiring and possibly an air system would be required. Maybe this is a dumb question but all of my offroad experience to date has been on motorcycles.

Actually figure out what you need before unloading the parts cannon. The rear diff locker wasn't added as a performance enhancement. It was added as a placebo because people think they need it. The traction control system is seriously very capable. It's not ATRAC anymore but if you look up ATRAC performance and function, it's delivering very good performance in situations where previously a rear locker would be needed. The truck is able to do the same thing by modulating the brakes, which technically can be a better system. I would give up a locking rear diff a lot sooner than I would give up MTS / Crawl Control.

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