Toyota e-locker or ARB air locker??
Apr 13, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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From: hernando Ms
I'm building a 95 x-tra cab and going to do an axle swap. why doesn't any one run detroit lockers any more? for crawling i see the e's and arb's but for mud and gunk wouldn't detroits be a better fit? just like everyone else trying to do some research before i buy something i don't want or need.
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Mar 30, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Wow, way to dig up an old thread!
Yes, all pre-Taco 8" non-elocker housings (which were used in 3rd gen 4Runners too) require a notch to be cut and studs to be moved. I think the poster was referring to a Tacoma rear end that would require a full axle swap, as the Tacoma 8" diff housing is different.
As to the OP's question:
- ARB is stronger. Actual breakage of the locker is RARE. ARB locks/unlocks MUCH faster than elocker. Installation is a little more nit-picky to ensure no air leaks. Install accounts for >99% of the issues you hear about. If the locking mechanism fails, it fails "safe" - to an open diff. ARB is available for the slightly stronger Tacoma diff/housing.
- Elocker is factory, and therefore spare parts may be available in junkyards if necessary. Side gear failure is not unheard of, but usually with big tires. It will not fail safe, but can be locked or unlocked by hand by removing the actuator and moving the yoke.
Having driven both, the speed difference is what would make me choose ARB if given the decision again.
Yes, all pre-Taco 8" non-elocker housings (which were used in 3rd gen 4Runners too) require a notch to be cut and studs to be moved. I think the poster was referring to a Tacoma rear end that would require a full axle swap, as the Tacoma 8" diff housing is different.
As to the OP's question:
- ARB is stronger. Actual breakage of the locker is RARE. ARB locks/unlocks MUCH faster than elocker. Installation is a little more nit-picky to ensure no air leaks. Install accounts for >99% of the issues you hear about. If the locking mechanism fails, it fails "safe" - to an open diff. ARB is available for the slightly stronger Tacoma diff/housing.
- Elocker is factory, and therefore spare parts may be available in junkyards if necessary. Side gear failure is not unheard of, but usually with big tires. It will not fail safe, but can be locked or unlocked by hand by removing the actuator and moving the yoke.
Having driven both, the speed difference is what would make me choose ARB if given the decision again.
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