Factory E-Locker Upkeep

BushPig · 11-08-2008, 01:51 PM

What do you need to do to properly maintain a factory E-locker?

My (new to me) 4Runner has one --- I know the previous owner NEVER used it, as she didn't even know what it was.

Should I engage it every once in a while?

What else?

Thanks!

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scuba · 11-08-2008, 02:00 PM

Sure why not...maybe just to keep everything lubed up...

Elton · 11-08-2008, 04:25 PM

yep all i do is lock it once and awhile seems to keep it working

BushPig · 11-08-2008, 06:50 PM

Sounds good - thanks!

Ron Helmuth · 11-14-2008, 01:30 AM

well it is housed in the rear diff so synthetics in the front and rear pumpkins is not a bad idea...

BushPig · 11-15-2008, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Helmuth

well it is housed in the rear diff so synthetics in the front and rear pumpkins is not a bad idea...

Do you recommend any particular fluid?

X-AWDriver · 11-15-2008, 09:34 AM

I'm using Redline in my diffs.

BushPig · 11-15-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

I'm using Redline in my diffs.

Which Redline is it? 75w-90?

Jay204 · 11-15-2008, 02:55 PM

Just make sure to engage it once in awhile....my friends tacoma came from the US and the rear-locker was never used...and it seized up....800$ for a new one!

BushPig · 11-15-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay204

Just make sure to engage it once in awhile....my friends tacoma came from the US and the rear-locker was never used...and it seized up....800$ for a new one!

Yeah - good call.

I tested the e-locker the other day - I know it was the first time in a long time that it was used, as the previous owner never used 4WD --- I had to get a little forward motion to get the e-locker to engage, but it seems to work great. Definitely a sigh of relief on my part.

Tacoclimber · 11-15-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BushPig

What do you need to do to properly maintain a factory E-locker?

Wheel a lot.

misterzee · 11-15-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BushPig

I had to get a little forward motion to get the e-locker to engage

That is perfectly normal. Same action on the disengage. a little turn to the left or right will help it in quicker.

dbcx · 11-15-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BushPig

Do you recommend any particular fluid?

https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/svg.aspx
I can help youget it at cost also if interested.

Rock Slide · 11-15-2008, 07:24 PM

x2 on amsoil.

I just changed over my diffs, t-case & trans all to amsoil. Great stuff.

Gerdo · 11-16-2008, 07:03 AM

The only way to keep your e-locker working properly is to go offroading and use the locker!

JK

Lock and unlock once in a while.

Meterpig · 11-17-2008, 12:24 AM

Do the grey wire mod so that you can engage without throwing it in 4H or 4L. You will be surprised who much you can get around with just the locker.

Jay204 · 11-17-2008, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meterpig

Do the grey wire mod so that you can engage without throwing it in 4H or 4L. You will be surprised who much you can get around with just the locker.

My friend did that with his tacoma, works great!

11-08-2008, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WHEELIN BIG BEAR Posts: 6,963	Sure why not...maybe just to keep everything lubed up... __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA

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Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	yep all i do is lock it once and awhile seems to keep it working __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

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BushPig Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 102	Sounds good - thanks! __________________ -BushPig Imperial Jade Mica '99 4Runner Highlander - V6 4WD w/ Manual + Rear Diff Lock

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Jay204 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 280	Just make sure to engage it once in awhile....my friends tacoma came from the US and the rear-locker was never used...and it seized up....800$ for a new one! __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 197k CONVERTED to LIMITED 30000K HID Phillips Powder Coated Rims BFG A/T KO rear-diff lock 4:30 Volant CAI Xenon Sport Flares JVC KW-AVX810 DVD 1x12inch Alpine-R 1500w CY-PA2003U 1200w SS 1.2 coming SOON!

11-15-2008, 07:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 2,045	x2 on amsoil. I just changed over my diffs, t-case & trans all to amsoil. Great stuff. __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Projector Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD Ivan Stewart Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, WeatherTechs, Hella HID 4000s, LED Tail Lights, JBL Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod & Rear Diff Breather Mod *"Why fix a Jeep, when you can drive a Toyota?"*

11-16-2008, 07:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
Gerdo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SouthWest Littleton, Colorado Posts: 842	The only way to keep your e-locker working properly is to go offroading and use the locker! JK Lock and unlock once in a while. __________________ 2000 4Runner Sport, 3.4L, 5 Speed, Custom Front Winch Bumper, Opened intake, K&N Airfilter, BFG A/T LT265/70R16, Bilstein Shocks, FreeFlow Exhaust, Poly Rack Mounts & Swaybar Mounts, Tundra TRDs up front and OME 891s out back. ToyTec Panhard Bar Drop. SS Front Diff Drop. Home-built 2x2 Sliders. ARB rear locker, OBA, CO2 See My 4Runner!

11-17-2008, 12:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
Meterpig Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parker, Co Posts: 74	Do the grey wire mod so that you can engage without throwing it in 4H or 4L. You will be surprised who much you can get around with just the locker.

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