**89silverpu's e-locker retrofit build**
06-02-2009, 09:24 PM
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**89silverpu's e-locker retrofit build**
Finally got to retrofitting my e locker with 4.88's into my truck. I had a local shop cut, weld, drill, and tap everything since I don't have the tools necessary to do that.The simple version...
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Tools/parts you will need:
- e-locker third from a TRD 4x4 Tacoma or a 4runner with the factory e-locker
- Toyota factory e-locker gasket to mark where to cut out and drill holes
- Toyota factory e-locker studs (long)
- Electronic actuating harness/switch (got mine from 12voltguy.com....highly recommended)
- 17/64" drill bit
- 8mmx1.25 tap
- I had a local welding shop modify my axle, but if you're going to do it yourself...Welder, plasma cutter, drill press (could use cut off wheel instead of plasma cutter just takes longer)
- 4'' angle grinder
- Good file to even out surface after adding extra bead of weld
- spray paint
- brake clean
- RTV Grey gasket material
- Tools necessary to remove rear axle assembly
Note: if you are setting up your own gears, you'll need a regular 8" ring and pinion in whatever gear ratio, but you'll need an e-locker specific install kit.
Take the axle out...
After taking the third out, take out the three studs you will not be using...
Put on the toyota factory gasket and mark where the holes need to be drilled and what needs to be cut out...
(next 2 images taken from 4x4wire.com write up)
Cut, drilled, and tapped with extra material added on the outside of the newly drilled and tapped holes for more surface for the gasket to seal...
E-locker third slid into place after cleaning all the metal shavings out really well and coating the rim with ultra gray gasket maker (axle must be in locked position)...
All painted up...
Now tomorrow I'll finish getting the axle back in the truck, bleed the brake lines, hook up the wiring harness, and I'll be ready to go. Gotta break the new gears in nice and slow. I'll post up finished pictures when I'm done.
Sorry for the quick write up, I'll go into more detail when I have more time!!
EDIT:
Tools/parts you will need:
- e-locker third from a TRD 4x4 Tacoma or a 4runner with the factory e-locker
- Toyota factory e-locker gasket to mark where to cut out and drill holes
- Toyota factory e-locker studs (long)
- Electronic actuating harness/switch (got mine from 12voltguy.com....highly recommended)
- 17/64" drill bit
- 8mmx1.25 tap
- I had a local welding shop modify my axle, but if you're going to do it yourself...Welder, plasma cutter, drill press (could use cut off wheel instead of plasma cutter just takes longer)
- 4'' angle grinder
- Good file to even out surface after adding extra bead of weld
- spray paint
- brake clean
- RTV Grey gasket material
- Tools necessary to remove rear axle assembly
Note: if you are setting up your own gears, you'll need a regular 8" ring and pinion in whatever gear ratio, but you'll need an e-locker specific install kit.
Take the axle out...
After taking the third out, take out the three studs you will not be using...
Put on the toyota factory gasket and mark where the holes need to be drilled and what needs to be cut out...
(next 2 images taken from 4x4wire.com write up)
Cut, drilled, and tapped with extra material added on the outside of the newly drilled and tapped holes for more surface for the gasket to seal...
E-locker third slid into place after cleaning all the metal shavings out really well and coating the rim with ultra gray gasket maker (axle must be in locked position)...
All painted up...
Now tomorrow I'll finish getting the axle back in the truck, bleed the brake lines, hook up the wiring harness, and I'll be ready to go. Gotta break the new gears in nice and slow. I'll post up finished pictures when I'm done.
Sorry for the quick write up, I'll go into more detail when I have more time!!
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06-03-2009, 06:04 AM
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Thanks guys, after I get this all taken care of, I just gotta put my front 4.88's in and break the gears in then I'm plannin a big wheelin trip up to Eagle Lakes/Fordyce at the end of June to pop it's cherry
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haha you've got 4.7's...we'll call it fair
06-03-2009, 02:31 PM
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Man that looks great!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!
I want to do this when I regear to 4.88's front and rear but finding an E-locker for less than 800$ is almost impossible out here.
I want to do this when I regear to 4.88's front and rear but finding an E-locker for less than 800$ is almost impossible out here.
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I just got in from finishing it up and takin it for an easy drive to break the gears in I'll have final pictures up on here as soon as they are uploaded from photobucket
No problem I had a lot of fun....as well as frustration lol
Thanks!! I know, they are expensive, I got really lucky with such a good deal on the new gears and everything too!
Thanks!! Too bad you didn't wanna trade your 4runner for the third member
I'll have final pictures up on here as soon as they are uploaded from photobucket Thanks!! Too bad you didn't wanna trade your 4runner for the third member
06-03-2009, 07:32 PM
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Haven't hooked up the wiring harness permanantly, just enough to unlock the axle so I can drive, I'll get that all hooked up when I have more time, this took a couple days to put together inbetween working and training. On to the pics...
Painted all nice and pretty...
Painted all nice and pretty...
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I'm goin up to Eagle Lakes/Fordyce the weekend of the 27th/28th of June (possible two day trip, maybe a one day on sunday, we'll see) that I'd love for you to come! I'll give you more details as soon as I know!
I got mine for like half that!
now I want to do this...
