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How hard is it to add a diff lock to a 4wd 4runner that didn't originally have the option?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Trekker, Oct 11, 2020.

  1. Oct 11, 2020 at 9:35 PM
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    Locking diff was offered as an option on 3rd gens. I assume it would be easier since it was offered when it was new.
     
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  2. Oct 16, 2020 at 3:07 AM
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    bump
     
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  3. Nov 1, 2020 at 10:13 AM
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    Easiest way is to swap the entire rear axle with one that has a rear locker.

    Non-lockers are 8.4 whereas lockers are 8.0 so you can't just swap out the 3rd member.
     
    Kwikvette, Nov 1, 2020
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  4. Nov 10, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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    Magnusun Supercharger URD 7th Injector Yota1 Performance Rebuilt Motor OE Locker Suspension... Sound System... Bumper...
    I just went through this, kinda. I blew the rear axle seals on my rig and I had my shop throw a rear locker in while they had it all apart. For my rig, the sway bar did not clear the elocker motor and I believe there is some trimming/grinding on the axle itself in order to make it all fit together. If you are going to do it yourself then I would go with swapping the axle out for one that already has the Elocker. Totally worth it though... IMHO
     
    4x4Addict, Nov 10, 2020
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