About to purchase 3rd Gen
Jul 21, 2006 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ecchamberlin
Not for sure but I think it would be really hard to do. From what I understand it is an integrated part of the computer and and tied to the abs system also.
If you don't have a rear locker on your 99 you would be good to go if you added an ARB or swap in a factory locker. The e-locker rear ends are very hard to find here in SD though.
If you don't have a rear locker on your 99 you would be good to go if you added an ARB or swap in a factory locker. The e-locker rear ends are very hard to find here in SD though.
Jul 21, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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The rear locker was available on the 3rd gen 4Runner up to and including the 2000 model. Just an FYI. 2001, it was no longer offered as an option and instead they have the selected AWD/TC features.
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Jul 21, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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hahahah... he said "click the 4WD button"... get a truck with a "lever"!!!
Originally Posted by JHupp
Ok, this gets complicated, basically a 99 or newer will run in 2wd AWD and 4wd. It is in 2wd normally, when you click the 4wd button it is actually in AWD, and when you lock the center diff your are in 4wd. The atrac is always ov, so the brakes will always grab hwen a will starts to slip, which transfers power to the wheel not getting power. But when you lock the center diff your VSC goes off(you can kick the ass end around, and slide the truck). Hope this helps, there is a ton of info on here about it, it just may be a little tough to sift through.
But yeah, if you have the money, an '02 and an aftermarket selectable is probably THE best way to go. The Rear diff lock is a nice option, but it is too bad they didnt have the option of a center diff lock also. The new Jeep Commander's and older Benz G Classes had seperate Center/Rear/Front Diff lock switches.
It is much easier to add a rear diff or front diff locker, then a center(because you don;t have a cneter differential on the older trucks). SO, for the extra $600-$700 for a rear locker, I'd go that route, if you even wind up needing it. I havent gotten that good yet. I'd go 99 or newer, and add a locker if you think you need one later.
But yeah, if you have the money, an '02 and an aftermarket selectable is probably THE best way to go. The Rear diff lock is a nice option, but it is too bad they didnt have the option of a center diff lock also. The new Jeep Commander's and older Benz G Classes had seperate Center/Rear/Front Diff lock switches.
It is much easier to add a rear diff or front diff locker, then a center(because you don;t have a cneter differential on the older trucks). SO, for the extra $600-$700 for a rear locker, I'd go that route, if you even wind up needing it. I havent gotten that good yet. I'd go 99 or newer, and add a locker if you think you need one later.
Jul 21, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by uberhahn
hahahah... he said "click the 4WD button"... get a truck with a "lever"!!!
Jul 21, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JHupp
:pat: It does have a lever! you can use it to go to 4wd low or 4Neutral(you just ahve to push the button to go 4wd first). I've had many a trucks with a "true" TCase,(all Fords), and I havent broke the lever or the button so I really have no gripe with either. My new 250 just has some dial thing, which pulls of fairly easily, I'm still waiting for someone to steal it.
Jul 21, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
I think all Limited models of the pre '01s had the multi-mode auto which has the AWD option which my mom has in her '99 Limited which AWD is used when it's slick out. Her's is also blessed with the locker which she'll never use.
Jul 22, 2006 | 05:20 AM
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Couple things, the 01 and 02 and earlier w/ the multi mode system were not AWD, they were full time 4WD, it's not the same as AWD, point out the transfer case on an AWD Subaru. I owned a 2000 and now an 02 Sport, both were great trucks. As far as refinement my 2000 and 02 were equal, same interior and exterior look, 98 and older had the different front end and interior. The 02 has a few things the 00 didn't, such as all rotary dial for temp control and turn signals that are quiet, my 2000 had the loud clicking signals. The rear locker is better for off road but the center lock, which allows for full time 4WD is better for 90% of the people out there. Also the newer models have the TRAC system and VSC, VSC is off when the center diff is locked, these systems, mostly TRAC, work to mimic a limited slip, they will apply braking to a slipping tire and force the power to the other side, theoretically this will work front and back so it could be better than the locker in some cases, if it works properly. If you want a locker or a 5 speed or a 4 cylinder your choice is simple, 2000 was the last year for all those options, if those aren't important find one you like and buy it.
Jul 22, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by khaug
Not so! The '98s and earlier model years had NO center differential and were all part-time 4WD. Lockers were optional on the '97, '98 and '99 models, AFAIK.
The lockers could be had in 2000 as well as the '96s too.
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