I have a buddy that is sellin me an e-locker out of a TRD Taco to go in the rear of my 1st gen. 4runner, and he tells me there are few if any mods I need to do...Fact or Fiction? Has anyone done it and I just couldn't find it?

 

heyworth,

i'm not sure, but if it doesnt work out for you, id love to buy that locker from your friend for my 3rd gen 4runner

let me know,
bob

 

there is a really good comprehensive article on www.4x4wire.com its really easy

 

Thanks RED

 

you may be better off swaping out the whole rear axle for a newer locked axle.

 

That axle will be to wide for a 1st gen 4runner

 

Oh, O.K. I believe its a fairly common mod to go to a 1986 - 1995 rear axle, but come to think of it I don't think any of those years had the lockers yet (pre-Tacoma). Those axles added 3" width, and All Pro make a spacer kit for the front to match the rear. ANyway, good luck.

 

86-95 IFS 58"

3rd Gen Runner, Taco 61"

Solid axles, pre IFS 55"

 

food for thought...thanks

 

try searchin here or on 4x4wire's BBS...there are multiple acticles on the necessary housing modifications to make the e-locker 3rd member fit in a non-TRD axle. People spend a long time writing up these reviews, so spend a minute and research it.

 

Bob - try here... http://www.car-part.com/

Search under "carrier" or "differential". I got mine from there. About $300.

John