Differentials

[skullztrucker]

So my Tacoma is a trd sport and I want to change the diffs to on command locking. Any suggestions on front and rear?

 

[OffroadTaco4x4]

I've heard good stuff about arb air lockers, but you also have to get a compressor/tank for the air.

 

[whippersnapper02]

ARB for sure on a street driven vehicle be prepared to burn like two grand.

 

[skullztrucker]

For front and rear

 

[whippersnapper02]

Yup.

 

[skullztrucker]

Any ideas for compressor location

 

[skullztrucker]

One separate question for you guys. Why air over electric(eaton)

 

[OffroadTaco4x4]

I would think air is more reliable, if I got lockers, I would make some custom place to must all that, maybe the compressor in the bed and the air tank under the bed. Or maybe both under the bed.

 

[whippersnapper02]

Rear cubby, bed tool box(if you have one), between ABS module and intake tube...just gotta find room. Since my truck has ATRAC I have plenty of space on the passenger side of the engine bay.

 

[skullztrucker]

Again, thanks for the insight

 

[whippersnapper02]

A buddy has a 4wd Sport 6 speed with ARB lockers. Here is where he mounted his compressor. It is just in front of the brake booster.

Pic from Manwithoutaplan.

 

[whippersnapper02]

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[Manwithoutaplan]

If i were you i would mount the compressor either in the back of the bed or on the passenger. FYI

 

[OffroadTaco4x4]

If i were you i would mount the compressor either in the back of the bed or on the passenger. FYI

So do you have a locker up front and back?

 

[whippersnapper02]

Yes.

 

[OffroadTaco4x4]

Yes.

I heard a lot of people say lockers and ifs don't mix, has he had any problems?

 

[whippersnapper02]

None that I know of. That saying can be true but anything will break if you abuse it.

 

[Manwithoutaplan]

So do you have a locker up front and back?

I heard a lot of people say lockers and ifs don't mix, has he had any problems?

Yes i have front and rear lockers. It is true that Lockers and ifs don't mix so you have be very careful when engaging the front. But it has made my experience with off roading in tough situation lot easier and less abusive on the truck.

 

[skullztrucker]

What do you mean be careful when engaging the front

 

[whippersnapper02]

I think he means to make sure your tires aren't turning at different speeds when engaging and make sure it is locked in before applying engine power. Also don't do anything like a full throttle full lock turn with the locker engaged but that will destroy most locked diffs and or driveaxles.