Pat2002SE

I have an open rear end on my 02 and I'd like a locker. Are there any companies that you can buy a centersection (gears & locker) all set up and ready to go?

runnerboy97

yup,
www.inchwormgear.com
www.ring-pinion.com
www.marlincrawler.com
that should be a good start, i know there are a few more, but these i knew off the top of my head.

what kind of locker are you looking at getting? remember ARB requires the compressor ans the airlines, or the electric requires the housing to be modified. either way if you want a selectable locker, its not just a drop in the diff and go.

Pat2002SE

This is my first Toyota. I always had Posi-type limited slips in my other trucks. I only drive the fireroads to hunting spots and to primative boat launches. Otherwise, the majority of my time is on the pavement. I have an Auburn clutch in my Camaro (aftermarket 12 bolt) which I have been really happy with. My friend set up my 12 bolt, but he has never set up a Toyota. I do not want a Lockright because of the noise. I am not serious enough for the ARB or a selectable type. I was thinking either the Powertax No-slip because it is said to be quiet and smooth and I can install it myself or just a limited slip.

jacksonpt

I've heard nothing but good things about the Detroit locker. Fairly easy to install, smooth, reliable, inexpensive - I'm leaning this direction for my 96.

And just for the record, so you know what to look for and people know what you are talking about - they are called 3rd members, or 3rds for short. So you are looking for a complete 3rd with <whatever locker you decide on> and <whatever gears you currently have>. If you are 2wd, gears are less important. On 4wd vehicles, the gears in your new 3rd must match the gears in your front diff. Or, you can just install a locker in your exsiting rear diff.

Pat2002SE

Thanks. I appreciate the help.

toy283

They make Auburns for Toyota. Detroit's gear-driven TruTrack is generally considered to be the best of the limited slips though.

4 the Hard Way

Pat2002SE,

Personally a Detroit is the way to go for a full, auto locker. Super strong and not too bad on the road once you get used to how to drive with it. I ran a Detroit in the rear of my '94 extracab PU daily driver for 3 years before I totalled the truck. :pat: That truck also had a TruTrac in the front and that too, no complaints. My '88 SAS 4Runner also has Detroits in both the rear D60 and front D44, but I have an ARB for the front just waiting to go in...the Detroit in the front just makes it too difficult on narrow trails to turn tight...the ARB will solve that issue. I also agree that buying a complete 3rd fully built is the way to go. With that, you can swap thirds in your driveway with just hand tools and a jack and jack stands. I've done it twice with my '94.

Good luck.

Greg
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Flamedx4

NO one would call the Detroit locker quiet or smooth, but they are the best. I've run posis of various types and can highly recommend the Trutrac as a great compromise. It really IS smooth and quiet and won't be shot in 40k like a clutch-type.