scubasteve83

I was wandering the local Junkyard today and noticed a completely totaled 3rd gen runner. I peaked inside and noticed it had a rear locker. I was wondering what it would take to put the whole axle and wiring into my 2nd gen. Im probably just dreaming but let me know.

Albuquerque Jim

Steve,

I would retro fit it. Just use the wiring and 3rd member in your axle.

If you don't decide to do it (which I would if I were you) let me know where it is and if they give you a price.

KING

JIM--

Are you not locked, judging from your post above?

This is something I would consider doing; it would add value to the truck when I plan to sell it in the near future.

I'm guessing a project like this would run up in the 800s if not, closer to a grand.

Albuquerque Jim

Not yet

But I will be. I think I can do a retro fit for under $500. You can get a salvage 3rd member for about $350. Add all of the wiring and switch and gasket, you are looking at $500.

KING

For that price, I will definitely be doing this!

Albuquerque Jim

Check out some salvage places or here Car-Part.com

Flygtenstein

You can't take the whole axle since it is wider and the control arms, shock mounts and similar will not line up with what you have.

I would assume the coil buckets to be of a similar problem, but do not know for sure.

Snag the third, or sell it to Jim.

Read about the housing mods here.

Borrow the wife's car, stick the truck axle in the rear and have at it.

Only problem is the new runners have 4.10's and 4.30's mostly. Old ones have 4.10's and 4.56's with some 4.88's.

scubasteve83

man I wish I had the money right now but Im about to buy a s#^$ load of other stuff and I cant spend anymore than I already am. But could be a good future mod.

transalper

I did my e-locker 3rd member retrofit for a grand total of $470.

scubasteve83

Arent most of the 3rd gens at least a little pre-wired from the factory? I would have to buy EVERYTHING. The 3rd member wiring ecu for the e-locker switch. I guess it would just take a lot of tearing that runner apart. When I was standing by it all I could think was what a shame. It was a dark green auto with wood dash trim tan interior and an E-locker and now its dead. So sad.

Albuquerque Jim

Steve,

Yes, some 3rd gens are partially wired for the e-locker (mine is). However, for about $75 in wiring, relals and a switch you can put together a wiring kit for yourself or buy one, I think inchworm sells a kit.

If you aren't going to do it, Would you mind letting me know where it is or checking the price?

I am interested in the dash switch, the wiring from the 3rd member to the harness and the 3rd member with the locker motor.

transalper

don't forget the ECU.

Albuquerque Jim

I already have an ECU, thx though

transalper

Cool. I bet someone might want it if that junkyard runner becomes a yotatech donor.

scubasteve83

Ok the phone number is (303)-364-4221. Im not sure of the year but its a green 96-99 runner with wood dash trim. They have a web site but its for the 4 junkyards that are right there. The site is Denverusedpickupparts dont know if that link worked but ill try to call them tomorrow if I get the time or ill just drive down there. If you dont here from me just give them a call the close at 5p.m. mtn time

scubasteve83

I had no luck on their site so im gonna call them tomorrow and see how much they want. What all do you need?

AverysDad

im not sure if this helps but i think this guys site might have some info for you about the swap...............he's got a 94 pickup not a 4runner though (if that makes a difference im not sure).

i believe he's a member too ( paddlenbike is his username i think )

scubasteve83

They wanted $600 for the third member alone so I guess its a no go.

Albuquerque Jim

That's quite expensive, considering you can get a new one for about $800.

scubasteve83

hells ya. Man drinkin is fun