Help! I need to buy an E-locker Fast!

MODZILLA · 08-19-2004, 11:54 PM

Hey everyone, I'm getting the 90 Runner SR5 (5 spd manual) outfitted with 4:88's front and rear in less than a week. I need to find an E-Locker that will mate up in there ASAP! Any help you may offer will be greatly appreciated. I tried to search the threads for a good parts yard. I remember reading a thread last week maybe about a good one maybe in colorado?? I forgot to bookmark it and now I can't find that thread. I know this topic has been discussed on here almost daily, sorry for not havin my act together better on this score.
Thanks again,
-Dan

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WSU4runner · 08-20-2004, 12:00 AM

I think there's some modifications you need to do to have a Toyota E-locker fit in the rear. Your best bet is to get an ARB.

MODZILLA · 08-20-2004, 12:11 AM

Can you be more specific? an ARB air locker would require some pretty serious mods as well. From a thread on the board today it's mentioned that all runners through 2002 have basically the same rear end housing so the only "mod" part would be wiring in the switch and mounting it. Am I way out to lunch on this?

914runner · 08-20-2004, 12:27 AM

To fit the TRD E-locker, you need to modify your axle housing. For a write-up look in the tech section here for one. I plan to put in a E-locker also and regear to 4.56's.

seaflea · 08-20-2004, 03:25 AM

heres a good article on retrofitting the older toyota 8" axle with an e-locker
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/electric_locker/

BruceTS · 08-20-2004, 04:52 AM

The truck your getting, is that factory 4.88's or was it regeared?

Your also gonna have to get a new gear set, they are different and won't bolt up.

MODZILLA · 08-20-2004, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceTS

The truck your getting, is that factory 4.88's or was it regeared?

Your also gonna have to get a new gear set, they are different and won't bolt up.

The truck I have is a Runner and it came with 4:10's. I want to have 4:88's installed. I thought it might be a good idea to throw a factory e-locker in at the same time. One that came out of say a 3rd gen auto that came with 4:88's

if they all (runners 84-02) have 8" housings why won't that work?

and if it will work, where can I find one?

AKennedy87 · 08-20-2004, 06:08 AM

How much are they too?

Phisherman · 08-20-2004, 06:16 AM

You wont find an E-Locker with 4.88s from a junkyard. I think Marlin might custom make those.

MODZILLA · 08-20-2004, 10:12 AM

Ok now I'm trackin. Marlin, ....Got it. Ya they make it. Ouch we're talkin over a grand right there. Hmmm I'll have to think extra hard about that one. And you guys were exactly right, the housing does need a fair amount of modification. Nothing too terrible though. Thanks for the help Guys. Much appreciated.

08-20-2004, 12:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
WSU4runner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mill Creek, WA Posts: 458	I think there's some modifications you need to do to have a Toyota E-locker fit in the rear. Your best bet is to get an ARB. __________________ ~93 4Runner~ 33" MT/R's, fj80's in rear, and ball joint spacers in the front

08-20-2004, 12:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
MODZILLA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bend, Oregon. 4mer Teufelhund, now a DoD Contractor Posts: 153	Can you be more specific? an ARB air locker would require some pretty serious mods as well. From a thread on the board today it's mentioned that all runners through 2002 have basically the same rear end housing so the only "mod" part would be wiring in the switch and mounting it. Am I way out to lunch on this? __________________ 90 4Runner SR5 V6 3.0 The Illness: Downey K&N Intake kit/ISR/Downey Headers/2 1/2" Custom Exhaust/Hi-flo Cat/Spintech Muffler/Flex-a-lite/NWOR 1 1/2" lift Springs & 26mm T-Bars/4.88's/32x11.50R15 A/T's/Aisin manual hubs/Genuine Steel Euro Guard, Step Bumpers & Taillight Guards/Weather Guard Visors & Deflectors/Bushwacker Flares/Stripes removed/TRD Decals/Euro wheelskin.

08-20-2004, 12:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
914runner Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tigard, Oregon Posts: 2,083	To fit the TRD E-locker, you need to modify your axle housing. For a write-up look in the tech section here for one. I plan to put in a E-locker also and regear to 4.56's. __________________ 1997 Toyota 4Runner, 3.4L (5VZ-FE), 5-Speed (R150F), 4WD, 4.10's, 33's 1998 Toyota 4Runner, 3.4L (5VZ-FE), 5-Speed (R150F), 4WD, 4.10's, 33's 1991 Toyota 4Runner 4 Door, 3.4l (5VZ-FE), 5-Speed (R150F), 4WD, 32's, 4.10's

08-20-2004, 03:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
seaflea Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 1,602	heres a good article on retrofitting the older toyota 8" axle with an e-locker http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/electric_locker/ __________________ Will WabFab Off-Road, LLC Toyota 4x4 Parts and Custom Fabrication updated website with lots of new products 87 runner with every bolt on available

08-20-2004, 06:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
AKennedy87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chelmsford, MA Posts: 318	How much are they too? __________________ 1987 4Runner SR5 4x4 - 5spd M/T 22RE - 3" Add-A-Leaf Rear - 31/10.5/15 Michelin LTX A/T's on 98 Tacoma Wheels - Aisin Manual Hubs - Thule Rack System - 12" JL W0 w/ Alpine amp and custom box - JVC headunit Cardomain

08-20-2004, 04:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
BruceTS Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,317	The truck your getting, is that factory 4.88's or was it regeared? Your also gonna have to get a new gear set, they are different and won't bolt up.

08-20-2004, 06:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Phisherman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 366	You wont find an E-Locker with 4.88s from a junkyard. I think Marlin might custom make those. __________________ 2000 4Runner w/Limited Interior Swap, 170k miles, last leg. Give a man fish and he can eat for a day. Give a man Phish and he will groove for a lifetime.

08-20-2004, 10:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
MODZILLA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bend, Oregon. 4mer Teufelhund, now a DoD Contractor Posts: 153	Ok now I'm trackin. Marlin, ....Got it. Ya they make it. Ouch we're talkin over a grand right there. Hmmm I'll have to think extra hard about that one. And you guys were exactly right, the housing does need a fair amount of modification. Nothing too terrible though. Thanks for the help Guys. Much appreciated. __________________ 90 4Runner SR5 V6 3.0 The Illness: Downey K&N Intake kit/ISR/Downey Headers/2 1/2" Custom Exhaust/Hi-flo Cat/Spintech Muffler/Flex-a-lite/NWOR 1 1/2" lift Springs & 26mm T-Bars/4.88's/32x11.50R15 A/T's/Aisin manual hubs/Genuine Steel Euro Guard, Step Bumpers & Taillight Guards/Weather Guard Visors & Deflectors/Bushwacker Flares/Stripes removed/TRD Decals/Euro wheelskin. Last edited by MODZILLA; 08-20-2004 at 10:16 AM.

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