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Who has an ARB Locker in their 05-08 Sport Differential?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by wade9986, May 1, 2017.

  1. May 1, 2017 at 2:29 PM
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    wade9986

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    I contacted ARB support but yet to have an answer. I'm thinking about purchasing an ARB air locker for my TRD Sport with the mechanical LSD. The ARB website says that the locker is for open differentials and not for the Toyota E-Locker setup (I get that). My question is: Will my mechanical LSD diff accept an air locker? My guess is yes. Is it structurally the same as an open diff? Anyone who has done this, please chime in!
     
  2. May 1, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    The ARB air locker replaces all that.
     
  3. May 1, 2017 at 2:52 PM
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    I have one and what he said ^
     
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  4. May 1, 2017 at 6:03 PM
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    Awesome. Thanks guys.
     
  5. May 2, 2017 at 3:03 PM
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    dirtnsmores

    dirtnsmores A camping truck

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    How do you like? What year is your truck?
     
  6. May 2, 2017 at 3:22 PM
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    2012, front and rear arb's, gears .. love it.
     
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  7. May 2, 2017 at 3:30 PM
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    dirtnsmores

    dirtnsmores A camping truck

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    Sounds badass. You can probably get up anything
     
  8. May 2, 2017 at 3:32 PM
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    With 35s, soon to be 37s, it does quite well
     
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    ItalynStylion

    ItalynStylion Sounds Gooooood

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    I just got my ARBs front and rear with 4.56 gears. Can't wait to try them out soon!
     
  10. May 2, 2017 at 5:47 PM
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    Justinlhc

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    IMG_2629.jpg
     
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  11. May 2, 2017 at 6:13 PM
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    bluezzy

    bluezzy Love My SuperCharged 07 Sport!

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    did you have them installed?
     
  12. May 2, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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    dwaltdtx

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    3.88's?
     
  13. May 2, 2017 at 7:11 PM
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    4.88s yes
     
  14. May 2, 2017 at 7:16 PM
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    That makes a bit more sense. I'm debating 4.88 vs 4.56 when I lock and regear. I'll prob never go bigger than 35's
     
  15. May 2, 2017 at 7:19 PM
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    Justinlhc

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    "Prob" means you will. Better get the 4.88's :thumbsup:
     
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  16. May 2, 2017 at 7:21 PM
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    Touché. 4.88 is probably the route I'll go.
     
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    There is your answer. I ran 4.56 as well, I prefer the 4.88s
     
  18. May 3, 2017 at 5:18 AM
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    ItalynStylion

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    Yes. We have a local shop here called Baertrax and they are fantastic. Pretty much the only ones locally who can setup gears properly. ARB was running a promotion for a free large compressor about a month and a half ago if you bought lockers so I finally jumped on it. Trail time should be soon!
     
  19. May 3, 2017 at 5:42 AM
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    wade9986

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    Who do we contact for an ARB group buy?
     
  20. May 3, 2017 at 8:01 AM
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    bluezzy

    bluezzy Love My SuperCharged 07 Sport!

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    Front and rear lockers... what a drool worthy setup... how much did it run you?
     

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