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Albuquerque Jim · 02-21-2006, 07:04 AM

My truck did not come with an e-locker stock. In spring of 2004 I swapped a complete axle out of a 1999 limited that was rolled. In spring of 2005 I had the truck aligned after putting on new tires and the alignment shop notified me that they thought my rear axle was bent. The drivers side was almost 1" farther forwad than the pass side.

Anyways, a used e-locker axle tube runs $300-$400. I found a non-elocker for $100 (drum to drum, just no 3rd) from aLostDawg. Once I found a local welder I trusted I decided to take the plunge and convert the non-elocker. Here are some pics.

Got penatration?

The only issue I had with the conversion was one stud that was a little crooked caused issues getting the 3rd in place. But with a little force we finally got it in.

While we were at it I decided to add some diff armor. I was thinking the all-pro style would be easy to build. However, Josh (Bad Monkey) came up with an idea using 2" tubing. I really like the results. It should provide great protection and it looks cool too.

Concept

Reality

Since that went so well we also decided to build an e-locker skid too.

The only problem with this was when I went to put the diff in place the angled piece stuck out too far and I had to trim it from hitting the gas tank skid. Not a big deal.

This was a long 12 hour day, but I am glad it is done. Josh and Arnold, thanks for your innovative ideas and fabrication skills.

I'll post some more pics after I get it all painted.

02-21-2006, 07:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Albuquerque Jim Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,570	E-locker Retrofit My truck did not come with an e-locker stock. In spring of 2004 I swapped a complete axle out of a 1999 limited that was rolled. In spring of 2005 I had the truck aligned after putting on new tires and the alignment shop notified me that they thought my rear axle was bent. The drivers side was almost 1" farther forwad than the pass side. Anyways, a used e-locker axle tube runs $300-$400. I found a non-elocker for $100 (drum to drum, just no 3rd) from aLostDawg. Once I found a local welder I trusted I decided to take the plunge and convert the non-elocker. Here are some pics. Got penatration? The only issue I had with the conversion was one stud that was a little crooked caused issues getting the 3rd in place. But with a little force we finally got it in. While we were at it I decided to add some diff armor. I was thinking the all-pro style would be easy to build. However, Josh (Bad Monkey) came up with an idea using 2" tubing. I really like the results. It should provide great protection and it looks cool too. Concept Reality Since that went so well we also decided to build an e-locker skid too. The only problem with this was when I went to put the diff in place the angled piece stuck out too far and I had to trim it from hitting the gas tank skid. Not a big deal. This was a long 12 hour day, but I am glad it is done. Josh and Arnold, thanks for your innovative ideas and fabrication skills. I'll post some more pics after I get it all painted. __________________ '00 SR5, "Highlander" Dual Cases, Aisin Hubs, E-Lock'd, Cryo'd, Chromo'd, ARB'd, 315's, Sonoran Steel Bumper, Lift & UCA's, 4 Crawl 1" BL, Armored...etc. F-Toy #081 in progress Dual Cases, 30 Splines, 5.71's, E-lockers, Hydro-Assist, 37's, DOM Hendrix Chassis, 80Proof, ORS, Sonoran Steel...etc.