Locking Diff's for my 2WD PreRunner. Should I Do it?

Recently I bought a '12 Tacoma PreRunner V6 2WD (I must say i'm in love with it. my GF would kick my ass if she knew I am having an affair with my truck).
Anyways I am an avid hunter and sometimes on the trail you can run into some muddy areas. I know its just a 2WD but I feel as if putting locking differentials would be a big help for me out on the range.
I am not sure if I should do that or not. And if so what would you guys buy for your Tacoma's and why? I am looking for a reliable locking system that doesn't mess with any other features on my BEAUTIFUL truck.

 

look into ARB air locker for the rear there isn't anything you can do for front unless you do a 4x4 conversion its expensive but again you pay for what you get..

 

BTW welcome to the forums!

 

Thanks I am beyond happy to be apart of you guys!

 

Would Air lockers be more beneficial than electronic lockers?

 

You only have one differential. ARB would be the way I would go if I decided to drop the coin.
And welcome

 

Is it really gonna help me out?

 

How much would it be for a 4x4 conversion on my truck?

 

I am saving up for ARB air locker.. I like the thought of the air locker better cause you can also use the air compressor ( that you will need for locker) to air up your tires if needed.. its the winning feature for me

 

4x4 conversion looking at for a 2012.. would run $5-8k maybe? I was quoted for air locker from an ARB installer everything installed $4k... first.. I would buy a good tire w/ aggressive thread...it made a huge difference in my prerunner...

 

I think a winch would be a better investment

 

never thought of it that way. will the air compressor fit in the bed or undercarriage? don't want anything to get in the way of my bed I use it a lot.

 

I was gonna say winch but if he likes the look of the truck.. doubt he wants an aftermarket bumper .. with that said there is hidden winch mounts

 

I thought about that. if I ever got stuck I can just winch myself out. but in reality I feel as if I would be winching myself out quite a bit. plus I don't want to tear anything out from under my baby.

 

I was told they would install it either behind rear seat or under the hood..in the engine bay

 

why is the airlocker so expensive for you??? who are you buying it through??

the air compressor would fit in the cubby behind the rear seats. i would also look into more aggressive tires

 

I really don't think a locker is going to help you all that much in mud unfortunately

 

there are a few aftermarket bumpers out there that are pretty good looking.

$929 Body Armor Toyota Tacoma Front Winch Bumper (Textured Black) - TC-19335

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Bumpers-...aspx?t_c=64&t_s=26&t_pt=6410&t_pn=B/ATC-19335

 

xhonestly.. this is what I have for my truck.. Maxtrax www.maxtrax.com.au Hi-lift and recovery chain and synthetic winch line and 265/65/16 mud terrain tires it gets you out of the mud