Permanently locking the ADD unit
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Permanently locking the ADD unit
is this a good idea or not i have a soild axle swap in progress but my ADD is not working that is why im wanting to try this and i am wanting to know what yall think is it good,bad,ok,or stupid i would like to hear yalls opions
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good stuff here ----> http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/add/
I'll be doing the same to mine since I don't have add on my 4 runner.
I am putting in a 1994 differential with 4.56's out of a 4 runner I parted into mine.
Either that or just swapping the axle tube with a non add shaft but this seems a little easier.
It's just locked all the time and if you have manual hubs no big deal.
I'll be doing the same to mine since I don't have add on my 4 runner.
I am putting in a 1994 differential with 4.56's out of a 4 runner I parted into mine.
Either that or just swapping the axle tube with a non add shaft but this seems a little easier.
It's just locked all the time and if you have manual hubs no big deal.
Last edited by 934rnr; 12-04-2008 at 05:09 PM.
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i was using this site http://www.off-road.com/trucks4x4/ar....jsp?id=399612 are they both doing the same thing one is telling me i need to take out half of teh front axle and the other is engaing the ADD and capping off the other vacuum tubes
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Basically you just take the add part off (The part with the fork that slides back and forth) slide it to the passengers side(locked position) then put a hose clamp around the shaft to keep it from sliding back to the disenguaged position.
You slide the other part on the axle shaft to the locked position
cap the end of the nipple(optional to keep crap out of the diaphram)
put it back together
done deal and pretty easy.
You slide the other part on the axle shaft to the locked position
cap the end of the nipple(optional to keep crap out of the diaphram)
put it back together
done deal and pretty easy.
Last edited by 934rnr; 12-04-2008 at 05:22 PM.
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Ok you will need.
1. Basic metric hand tools
2. Gear oil to fill it back up.
3. You should have manual hubs on your truck if you do this.
It will not drive any different with manual hubs.
4. If you never done it before well depends on your mechanical ability doing this is easy if your mechanical.
If not it will take a good while. It should be less than an hour.
It may take longer to pull all the add lines and hose etc out of your vehicle.
1. Basic metric hand tools
2. Gear oil to fill it back up.
3. You should have manual hubs on your truck if you do this.
It will not drive any different with manual hubs.
4. If you never done it before well depends on your mechanical ability doing this is easy if your mechanical.
If not it will take a good while. It should be less than an hour.
It may take longer to pull all the add lines and hose etc out of your vehicle.
Last edited by 934rnr; 12-04-2008 at 05:34 PM.
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Hmmmm...... Now I'm wondering if I can pick up an ADD front end in 4.56's and swap that in, mod it like ya'll are talking about, and have an inexpensive front locking diff. It has got to be cheaper than dropping in another Aussie.
Is an ADD front end any good as a locking diff?
Is an ADD front end any good as a locking diff?
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Hmmmm...... Now I'm wondering if I can pick up an ADD front end in 4.56's and swap that in, mod it like ya'll are talking about, and have an inexpensive front locking diff. It has got to be cheaper than dropping in another Aussie.
Is an ADD front end any good as a locking diff?
Is an ADD front end any good as a locking diff?
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Yeah, you'll have problems if you leave it locked in all the time like that. You're going to have way more wear and tear than necessary. Check with WabFab for some Aisin manual hubs or even look at buying some Warns. Takes about 45 minutes to swap them on and you'll minimize unnecessary wear and tear.
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You can get the long side shaft from a non ADD truck and it will bolt in place of your ADD unit with no mods necessary. Should be cheap from a junkyard, or try Dirtoyboys parts ad in the classifieds section.
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