Arb / swapping OR rear

Hey everyone,

Has anyone with a non OR or Pro installed an aftermarket locker like ARB successfully on their third gens? I can’t seem to find much on it, but lots of people say it’s possible when contemplating it as a possible future mod. Also, if one gets a manual trans with the larger 8.75 rear, is it then possible to switch to an OR rear like off a wrecked OR or parted out?

 

Did somebody go Inception on you?

 

I put an ARB in my SR. Easy to do and easier with the manual because carrier bearings are more common on websites for those/OR models. You could easily swap in the OR, but I am not sure how the wiring would be, if it just needs to power to engage or if that module is smart than that. I like that the ARB can be used in any driving mode at any speed, if I was crazy enough, I am not sure a swapped OR axle would give you that. It's extremely limited in the regular truck.

My ARB rear setup set me back 1250 total and I installed myself.

 

1250 for a rear locker is not bad. Considering you did the labor yourself

 

I’m very tempted to add a arb rear locker on mine

 

Thanks! I read a few people on here saying it was a pain, invasive and unreliable. These were also OR owners prob jealous of a better aftermarket locker than stock too.

 

For actually wheelin or just the cool factor?

 

Carrier bearings? Arb doesn’t sell a kit to do the whole thing?

 

I will be putting a front locker in mine when it arrives. Where did you hear ARB's are unreliable? I've heard exactly the opposite.

 

Unreliable in the sense it may void warranties, not a lot of customer reviews on the new gens, etc

 

So do you have a manual sr? I looked on the arb site and they have an 8” model but I didn’t see a 8.75”?

 

8.75" non-elocker right?
ECGS lists ARB as an option on their 3rd members.
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-23993414-8-75-tacoma-non-elocker-third.html

 

Thanks. I think I found an arb version but only on aftermarket sites. The rd232. But it’s not on the actual arb site.

https://www.justdifferentials.com/ARBRD232-p/arbrd232.htm

 

For just minimal wheeling. I own a 2wd and think it would be a nice purchase to do the basic. I don’t plan on doing anything extreme

 

I added the ARB rear locker to my Sport4x4 when i did the gear change. It is a must have! I chose not to do the front i hope it doesnt come back to haunt me later.

 

Cool thanks Dave. Must have for more serious I take it? I’m only asking just in case I ever want to get off road more.

 

What model locker did you get? ARB told me RD132 would fit my SR5 and installing Tuesday so hopefully it’s the right one!

 

Ya I bought it from 4 wheel parts because they had a deal with a free compressor. 1000 for locker, enough for two fills of amsoil, drill bit and tap for fitting, and two carrier side bearings from ECGS for the 8in because I have an auto. That is all I bought. I’ve done re gears before and mini and full spools, this was pretty easy. Have the third member is nice but it’s heavy to lug around by yourself. Backlash just needs to be verified and should be the same as when you took it out. Mine was a little sloppy before I took it apart so I went to factory spec using the great instructions ARB provides. The ARB figment guide says 8in is RD132 and the 8.9in? Is RD232. You can always call to confirm but that says all manuals and OR models.

 

That’s what I was wondering. Seems the rd232 is 8.75 (or and manuals) but I only can find it on dealer sites selling it. The rd232 isn’t on ARBs site or at least I’m not seeing it