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Old 02-09-2007, 06:51 PM
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Just got my 4runner
Just picked up my 1997 White LTD, with Diff Lock. It need a good wax and wash.

A few questions....
Is it true the diff lock only works in 4 low?
I need touch up paint for the fender flares does anyone know what the paint code is?

Thanks looking forward to many posts
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Old 02-09-2007, 06:59 PM
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Yes it is true, But do a search on the Grey Wire Mod and your all set.

Welcome to YotaTech, Toyota's, and an empty wallet.

YOur runner looks sweet!
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Looks like you also have a sagging rearend..
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Looks like you also have a sagging rearend..
ah, thats just the angle of the pic,
the camera always make the rear end look like it's sagging.

Mine looks a lot worse now (same year as yours zberch)
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Old 02-09-2007, 07:13 PM
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Yeah its not sagging but its going to be lifted 3" so it will not matter!


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Looks like you also have a sagging rearend..
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Old 02-09-2007, 07:14 PM
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Thanks!!
So why do they not let you us diff lock when not in 4low? Does it cause problems?

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Yes it is true, But do a search on the Grey Wire Mod and your all set.

Welcome to YotaTech, Toyota's, and an empty wallet.

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its a safety feature its the blue/red wire mod its real easy to do i did mine and i love it
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heres the writeup just make sure too ground the wire going to the plug
http://www.hboss.net/4runner/locker_safety.htm
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Originally Posted by zberch
Thanks!!
So why do they not let you us diff lock when not in 4low? Does it cause problems?
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its a safety feature its the blue/red wire mod its real easy to do i did mine and i love it
Elton Answered it perfectly
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Looks like a good starter, those running boards may need to go, pronto! Congrats on your purchase and welcome!
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nice rig, good luck with it. Hope you like her as much as I do mine
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Looks like a good starter, those running boards may need to go, pronto! Congrats on your purchase and welcome!
O yes the running boards will go ASAP!!!
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