Adding a rear locker, whats the break down?

Hey guys!
so heres the low down,
bought my wife an 02 tacoma trd 2.4. 2wd
4 months later and we move to wyoming, where we (some blame on me too...)
have gotten stuck three times now.
we still owe on it and therefore selling it and getting a bigger truck is out of the question for now.
i feel confident that if i had both rear tires pull i would not have gotten stuck.
so i found a locker (powertrax lock right locker 8 in. 30 spline.) for $389.

im a DIY type of guy and would love to do this myself,
so my question is:
what is the difference between the powertrax no slip traction system ..... and the lock right locker also by powertrax
are there any type of special tools i need?
do you have a break down of the process or a link to a how to video?
are there other options that i just dont know about?

thanks a bunch guys!

 

Another wyo guy!

should check into our BS thread here:http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/north-west/146555-wyoming-b-s-thread.html

there are lots of Youtube vids on installing a lockright.

that said, not sure where abouts in wyo you are, but it being winter im assuming its been snow that has impaired your movement haha that said..lockers actually don't help much in snow and ice. On top of that having an auto locker like those for snow/ice is not a good idea. They are VERY different to drive on.

Id maybe look into just some tire chains possibly first..couldn't hurt that and few sand bags in the back. Or put a tarp back there and fill it with water a bit and let if freeze.
sadly..you could get a selectable locker..but WAY more expensive..and really wouldn't help as much as just regular 4wd would. Which unfortunately is a big requirement for vehicles in Wy usually. At least one 4wd truck/suv for a family anyways.

 

What does a locker do then if not help traction?
I'm in Laramie.
Hmmm I would like to avoid going to a dealer but if that's what if have to do then so be it

 

a locker does help with traction. But in snow and ice..they can bite you in the ass. Usually make you break both tires loose instead of just one and then you loose total control faster and could spin out.

like i said..nothing really replaces 4wd. sadly.

there are two active members in Laramie. If you check into the BS thread they would be happy to help you out if you get stuck again im sure. Bother are 4wd trucks and both pretty outfitted..well..one more so then the other.

 

In my opinion, a limited slip diff beats a locker or an open diff in the snow. Ive driven lots of 2wd trucks in the snow/ice, and lots of weight in the bed is a must! Lower tire pressure helps a ton too, but i dont think that would be your best option if your trying to travel anywhere near highway speeds