locking dif

firstyota · 01-09-2013, 08:05 AM

i'm a first time yota owner i bought a 96 tacoma 4x4 my question is, how do i know if it has a locking rearend ?

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waskillywabbit · 01-09-2013, 08:11 AM

Factory switch on the dash. If not doubt aftermarket.

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Philbert · 01-09-2013, 08:32 AM

Switch would say "RR DIFF LOCK"

toyota4x4907 · 01-09-2013, 10:24 AM

Factory TRD rear lockers didnt come out until 1998, anyhow.

To check for an aftermarket, search for the tire-spin method. Or drop out the rear differential.

Philbert · 01-09-2013, 11:07 AM

And wiring/motor on the rear diff are a sign there's a diff locker there.

JBurt · 01-10-2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyota4x4907

Factory TRD rear lockers didnt come out until 1998, anyhow.

I've got one on my 97, but you're right. 96 didn't have a diff lock. If it does have one it must be aftermarket.

If it's selectable then it has to have some kind of switch. It might be a ratcheting one. If it is you might be able to hear it if you turn really slow on pavement.

thefatkid · 01-10-2013, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBurt

I've got one on my 97, but you're right. 96 didn't have a diff lock. If it does have one it must be aftermarket.

If it's selectable then it has to have some kind of switch. It might be a ratcheting one. If it is you might be able to hear it if you turn really slow on pavement.

They didn't come as a factory option on the Tacoma until 98. 4Runners were lucky enough to have them in 96.

JBurt · 01-10-2013, 09:17 PM

Good to know. I guess you learn something new everyday. Thanks for teaching me something.

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toyota4x4907 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 4,176	Factory TRD rear lockers didnt come out until 1998, anyhow. To check for an aftermarket, search for the tire-spin method. Or drop out the rear differential. __________________ 2000 Tundra Ex-cab\| 2UZ-FE\| 130K miles\| SR5 TRD\|2" front spacers\|285/75R16 GY Wrangler MT/Rs\| 2.5" exhaust\| Custom sliders\| bobbed frame\| custom flat bed\| Dedicated off-roader in the works. '95 4runner\|22re\|5spd\|157K miles\| 2" BL\| 33x12.5 m/t \|anti-sway bars removed f/r\| Warn manual hubs\| PaceSetter header\| 2.25" exhaust\| Custom front bumper, 4xInno sliders\|Rebuilt engine\| Daily Driver '88 4runner\|22re\|5spd\|206K miles\|Sold '93 single cab\|22re\|5spd\|150K miles\|Sold Last edited by toyota4x4907; 01-09-2013 at 12:02 PM.

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Philbert Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pleasanton, CA - SF Bay Area Posts: 2,032	And wiring/motor on the rear diff are a sign there's a diff locker there. __________________ 87 4Runner SR5 22RE \| LCE Header/Exhaust \| ZUK \| V6 Calipers & 1" MC \| ENGBLDR Street RV Head & 268* cam \| GM alternator \| 82 Supra AFM Driver/Passenger Seat swap Rear Diff Gasket Change ZUK Mod 1st gen 4runner Amber dash bulb swap (with pics) - $10 mod!

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