That all seems interesting and I wouldn't mind trying some of it, but it sounds a little overwhelming. I also wouldn't mind the manual swap but that's money and time I can't afford right now.

Quote Originally Posted by BigMeatVX View Post
I LOVE TOD The reason it "locks" at 100MPH is the throttle position...FYI...I takes some pedal to get there and stay at 100

The TOD works better with a manual tranny, IMHO.
The auto is the culprit for many folks issues with TOD, just not enough controll...when you let off the gas the auto is still "pulling" a bit. The lack of decent compression braking makes regaining traction, after it is lost, MUCH more difficult.

Why dont you folks that have issues with it (or just don't like it) try one of the TOD switch MODs?

There are several...

TOD discoonect..... (blue wire) with a switch, allows you to turn it off or on, or 2WD/TOD modes....

TOD -LOC Mod....allows you to 'LOCK-UP" the TOD at will. Allowing 4x4 HIGH at slow speeds, without the "grab-slip-grab" feeling....

Lastly, for those who want to "play" with it a bit, try hooking a dimmer switch inline to the the TOD computer...cut the wire that gets feed from the TPS, and install a 12 volt supplied- dimmer switch.....this allows you to controll the grip with a dial... (and the bars on the dash respond to the dial)

The electric magnetic-coil that controlls the TOD is just a GIANT switch inside the T-case, the way it works is that is has 3 balls that ride in ramped tracks, next to several wet-clutch disks.... once activated by the elcetromagnet, the more force or torque that is applied, the harder it grabs or locks up.

Ford has used a Borg Warner TOD version on their 600HP PRO 4 race trucks for many years, and it is THE prefered T-case for high speed racing off road, FYI.