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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 08:21 AM
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Default What are the options for the diff replacements?

I'm a little new to all this, but I started looking into ways to make the LC a little quicker, or at least feel that way, and found the 500h diff is one such way. However, I got a little turned around after seeing folks mention the LSA + Torsen systems, as I thought it the options were "base", "Torsen" or "500h swap". Just looking for some clarification as to how it all works.

Secondary question, anyone with experience going from the base diff to the 500h, how much did it change the experience for you? Any cons?

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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 10:18 AM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lc-...c500h-one.html

Did you read thru this thread? Not many have actually done it but the few that have are in that thread.

You want the 500h assembly with Torsen LSD. part # is in that thread. You could do the 500h open diff if you're trying to save money but then you lose the benefit of the LSD, and given the cost of this mod, it doesn't make sense to not do it right if you're gonna do it
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