I have a 3rd gen 4runner 4x4 and i want the dif locker somehow someway mine just doesnt have it... so i want to add it now where can i find it? and is it cheap and easy to install? ( btw i know i already posted this inside a thread i started) - thx

 

yes its possible... unless you find a whole third with it already installed its not going to be cheap as it will need to be setup properly.... itsn ot going to be cheap even if you find a complete one, you will need the wiring for it..... i would look on ebay to be honset.... do a search here... tons of info o nthe swap... also check out www.4x4wire.com for an install they did on one...

 

is the electronic locker even anygood ive heard allot of contradicting things about the unit... like its great for slow stuff but not pre runner stuff where ive seen them on the most...

 

I ended up selling my lockerless '97 for a '99 with a locker plus I really wanted a Sport Edition anyway so I waited til a '99 came my way. If you off road them a locker is really nice to have and you will use it when the trails get rough or steep.

 

If you want to see what is involved in retrofitting an e-locked third see Phong's write-up here. There is nothing easy or "bolt-on" about it.

 

Unless you switch out the entire axle. Also remember that most of the e-locked thirds were 4:30 gearing and the non-locked 4Runners were either 3.90 gearing (15"wheel package) or 4:10 gearing (16"wheel package), so unless you have 4:10 and can find a 4:10 e-locked third, you are going to have to re-gear. I found my e-locked third at a junk yard for $350. Plan on wiring and new studs for the retrofit to run you around another $100 or so. Also do a search, this topic has been covered numerous time.

 

here's a write up for puting it in a 2nd gen. http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/electric_locker/
i think your housing is the same as a 2rd gen. housing but not too sure.