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trd locker fix
i got so sick of everyone crying about not being
able to use the locker unless you are in 4 -low so
i found away around that,just unplug the blue
connector on the drivers side of the transfer case
and jump the female side of the plug together,walla
now you can use the locker anytime!
able to use the locker unless you are in 4 -low so
i found away around that,just unplug the blue
connector on the drivers side of the transfer case
and jump the female side of the plug together,walla
now you can use the locker anytime!
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You still have to engage the locker. Its not automatic and it is still only good for speeds up to 5 mph.
What improvement does your gimmick make?????
I hope you don't cause some serious(expensive) damage to your truck.
You may "think" your locker is working at all speeds, but you are fooling yourself. The clutch works like a centrifuge. Once the rear is turning at a certain speed, i.e. 5 mph and greater, the clutch disengages the locker and no more locking differential. Its a mechanical disengage, not electrical.
tisteve: You also are correct about your post. One "does" need to be careful in turns with a locker engaged. However the locker is mainly used in slippery, i.e. water, ice, conditions on a straight course and people who know how to use them won't try such a thing. It won't throw a wheel off, but can damage your rear differential if you don't use it as it's designed, but thats same with any type of equipment. Use it as its designed or pay the price in a repair bill.
exploded view of the trd rear end and there is no clutches in there at all!i don't know where you are getting this info from but it's wrong.once it's in locked mode it's a true posi traction rear end.the electric motor on the rear end slides
a splined coupler connecting both axles together
and it will stay engaged at all speeds so iguess my little mod works after all huh?.......
skip when you take a turn on pavement.and yes at all speeds i checked!the proof is in the truck and you don't own one so how can you say these things?
i am totally happy with my tacoma and also the last one i had too.
and serious after-market components - locking rear and probably front too - tend to make a serious off-roader. In my mind - the new Jeep Grand Cherokee is unsurpassed in terms of taking it from the factory and really using it. If you seriously need a pick-up that is to be taken off-road, well - there are bound to be compromises. Still not sure why anyone would want such a "limited" locker - wondered that from the beginning of the magazine articles.
I have read it then opens into and Open axle.
Kat, you may be doing some serious damage to your rear axle not not even know it, yet. Toyota mechanics will find out your bypass trick and you will be stuck with a hefty bill. Think about it, Why Toyota only limits the locker to 5mph? 4low? ect...
THE LOCKER DOES NOT DIS-ENGAGE AFTER 5MPH!
they just put that warning there so your average
bozo won't drive around with it engaged.oh and my little "fix",well if i ever have to go back to the
dealer (wich i dought)i just put it back to stock
in about 10 seconds........woopee.the only stress
to the rearend while locked would be on dry pavement.i just wanted to be able to use my locker anytime i wanted to have a little fun in the snow and stuff,it's a simple mod so thats why i did it and yes it works at all speeds trust me!
to see how the locker works(i know the kid in parts)and there isn't any clutches in there like
people have been saying.I think others should not speak untill they have facts in here,i'm sure alot
of people get mislead.
MMC, what is it with you? YOu are so anti-Ford? I have never said the Tacoma was incapable or unreliable or a "grocery getter". Its a nice truck.
And Y2Ktrd, I do offroad with my Ranger in the Cascade Mountains and deserts of Oregon/Washington. I have NEVER had a problem. I have been doing this for about 13 years now. And as we both know 95% of 4x4 owners don't use their 4x4 or it never sees even gravel. The locker is only good for offroad ONLY. When disengaged it is an OPEN axle. The limited slip on the RAnger is ALWAYS available. Fact is most folks won't use the locker in the correct manner or situation. Enjoy the sticker.
Merry Christmas all.
is that the only "flaw" you can find???geeze!
plus that is a thing of the past now,ive only seen
problems with the older models.
reasons i choose toyota:power
looks
quality
design
And you did say the Ranger was incapable MMC, over and over again. Don't back away now, fess up. Why are you in here? You don't even own a Tacoma?? You LEASE a 4-runner?? Why are you in the Tacoma vs Ranger room too??
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