LOL, good question. I am not, other than I had just installed the IFS locker and was trying to test it. When it behaved very differently than I expected I was concerned. I posted here and the point of the transfer case NOT being a center diff came up and it all made sense

 

Yeah, you can't test a front locker on the pavement. Hell, you're not even suppose to engage 4WD on the pavement without the locker. If you're looking to test it, definitely go somewhere off the pavement. Typical characteristics of a front locker is ratcheting, clanking, and popping. Plus, you won't be able to turn the steering wheel.

 

Yeap, I was in for a surprise. I didn't expect how rough it behaved. lol

 

Selectables are essentially the same thing, They're a little more user friendly when it comes to on/off capabilities. That's about it.

 

So, to cap off this thread.

I made it to some trails and am happy to report that the front locker behaved as expected. So, as ridiculouse as it behaved on pavement and my lawn, it is just right in the dirt.

One thing, I found myself shifting to 2WD more often, like on open dirt roads, especially when going a bit fast. The steering is very tight and tends to pull back to center with the 4x4 engaged.

All in all, I put the car in some places that it wouldn't make with just the rear locker and 4x4. The both axles being locked makes the 4Runner a very, very capable offroader.

 

Glad it's working well for you. As I've said, I really like my Aussie in the front for offroad.Takes the offroad performance to a whole new level. But it definitely makes for heavier steering. I run in 2wd (or 4lo with the hubs unlocked) whenever it makes sense just for the easier maneuverability. If it wasn't so much work to pull the transfer case and remove the interlock pin, I'd put a twin stick on it so I could run 2lo at the pull of a lever.

 

The 2nd lever for the transfer case sounds like a very nice idea.... I'm assuming it's not possible in my auto tranny though? Anyway, too much work

 

Gevo- check out Marlin crawler for the twin sticks they cover a wide range so prob have your auto

edit: actually check out your preferred place they pretty much all have there own variant. (Front range, trail-gear, inchworm, could even make your own if u got skills)

"too much work" is a relative term. Depending on your application/style it could be worth the work for you and not so much for someone else.

 

4x4 launches of course! Or tug of war....