Today I scored an e-locker 3rd!!! I will install it in my front end this summer after desert season is over. The gears are shot, but will be replaced anyways. The pinion bearing went bad and it scored the carrier, but it is superficial. It even came with the wire harness and a writeup on how to install and wire it...

mmmmmmmm e-locker

 

awesome ..... what you pay ?

 

Didnt pay very much. I will probably buy the Inchworm controller, and take a good look at some of the writeups for the housing modifications and install tips.

I will also have a 4.88 third and Lockrite available after it is installed.

 

Is that a rear third member? hard to tell from the pictures....

 

I was told it is a from a Tacoma. So, yes it is a rear...but will soon be a front.

 

then you do understand that the gears will be running backwards.....

I would have looked for a high pinion front.....

 

I was under the impression 8 inch front and rear thirds were interchangeable?? I guess I need to do some reading.

 

I somehow doubt he is going to be having issues with that, especially being on 33's.

Nice score Marc.

 

front and rear 3rds are interchangeable. low pinion is low pinion, the stock solid axle front 3rd is a low pinion, so you arent losing any strength. the only high pinion e-lockers are from FJ80s (rare and $$$$$$$) and the servo on the hp e-lockers causes clearance issues with the passenger side u-bolts.

 

how much you want for that one?

 

That is what I thought...Bruce is just talking about having reverse cut gears....I am not worried about that.

Not sure when or how much my current 3rd will be. Probably wont be available until sometime this summer.

 

dont forget about me then thats when ill be looking for one

 

I cant find a writeup, or info on installing this locker in my front end....I know it has been done...anyone?

 

this might help

http://4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/landcruiser_elocker/

this to

http://4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/electric_locker/

 

I have read all of those...but they are all about rear ends. I was looking for pictures and writeups for the front end. I know the housing is modified the same, just wanted any tips for the install.

 

When we can figure out how to make an 8" IFS centersection, then I will join you.

 

HA HA....you wouldn't know what to do if deathrunner was double locked

 

Nice score Marc. Looking forward to the build-up thread.

 

Bookmark these links. These are the ones I used.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229719
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357137
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=212065
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288708

The only thing I had to do with my high pinion elocker was use a low profile bolt that I could countersink into the aluminum body of the locker motor housing.

The hardest thing about modifying the housing is getting the holes drilled straight. I've done two now and they've both come out well. Bolt up the third to the axle housing with most of the studs and a couple nuts (don't need all of them). Use a drill bit that fits the holes perfectly (or as close as you can get) and drill about an 1/8" into the housing. You just need it deep enough for the correct drill bit used for tapping follows the dimple. With the third still on the housing drill out the holes using the correct size for the tap.

 

Those are the writeups I was looking for today. Thanks Steve. I did get the harness with the 3rd...

Looks like this..hopefully it will make the wiring easier.