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LOKKA or other Automatic Front Locker Owners

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dragons Taco, Jul 24, 2017.

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  1. Jul 24, 2017 at 4:12 PM
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    Yeah I have no issues turning when the add is off only time I have issues is when both front are locked but again I have a manual switch for my front ADD . But the reason why I have a manual switch and a FJ Cruiser transfer case is due to my truck was a two-wheel drive PreRunner and I had converted it over to 4 wheel drive. But the lokka front Locker is designed to stay engaged and you're able to make turns. I just have mine adjusted too tightly thats why my turning is hard but that will be fixed when I do my gears
     
    ahspurlock, Jul 24, 2017
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  2. Jul 24, 2017 at 4:21 PM
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    My ADD switch
    And FJ CRUISER TCASE
     
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  3. Jul 24, 2017 at 4:23 PM
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    Thanks @ahspurlock. Any other peeps out there with a front automatic locker?
     
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  4. Jul 24, 2017 at 5:15 PM
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    If you get on the Australian threads a lot of those guys are running that Locker
     
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  5. Jul 24, 2017 at 7:51 PM
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    :popcorn:
     
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  6. Mar 13, 2018 at 5:11 PM
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    Did you make adjustments? I’m considering the TOY-FO-526 for my PreRunner to 4x4 concert- I have manual hubs too so aI think this will work well for my truck.
    OP did you ever get one?
     
    05Taco4x4, Mar 13, 2018
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  7. Mar 13, 2018 at 5:18 PM
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    Not yet I haven't but will soon sense I just got my gears so when I install them I'll adjust it
     
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  8. Mar 13, 2018 at 10:55 PM
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    You’re 4.11? Which model Lokka?

    Edit:
    I overlooked it, I’m now seeing 2005 Tacoma as Lokka TOY-FO-786

    Edit Edit:
    I just found this:
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/522405/#post-16588799

    I’m getting it, this is a no brainer

    @ahspurlock I’d like to extend a discount to you on my manual hub kit. If you decide to get it link to this thread
     
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    05Taco4x4, Mar 13, 2018
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  9. Mar 14, 2018 at 4:14 AM
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    I'm currently stock 373 . But getting ready to install 456 . I've been running 35s for 2 years and figured it's time for gears lol
     
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  10. Feb 4, 2019 at 4:39 AM
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    If anyone is interested . I'm selling my front diff with stock 3.73s and the lokka locker installed already .
     
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  11. Apr 17, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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    Ordered my LOKKA today. Anyone have any updates with their own? If anyone has one?
     
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  12. Aug 17, 2019 at 3:37 PM
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    Thread revival...any updates on those that have installed these?
     
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  13. Aug 28, 2019 at 6:39 AM
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    I reckon no
     
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  14. Aug 2, 2020 at 11:40 PM
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    Anyone find a video for installing the Lokka on 2nd Gen’s? I only found videos for the 1st Gen.
    @ahspurlock @Forestman . Is it same install as for 1st Gen. Can you upload the instrutions? I’ve never done gear/diff work, but am not afraid to start.
     
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  15. Aug 3, 2020 at 4:27 AM
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    If you go to lokka website it should have the instructions on there along with a video .if I remember right . Did you buy one from them if so theres instructions that come with it . Also you can email them and ask for the instructions and they'll email them to you .
     
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  16. Aug 9, 2020 at 3:40 PM
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    @ahspurlock Thanks for responding. No, I have not made the purchase. Don't see any videos for instructions to download specific to our Taco. Found several youtube videos, but, also, nothing specific to 2nd gen Taco. I will email them for a copy.
    From the FAQs:
    LOKKA can be installed by almost anyone with basic mechanical skill and tool kit .
    LOKKA is designed to fit directly into the existing differential carrier as a replacement set of gears. Since the original hemisphere & carrier bearings are not replaced the ring & pinion gears do not have to be "set up". Hence a Differential specialist is not specifically required.
    However if you are unsure of your ability, using a professional is a good idea.
     
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  17. Aug 10, 2020 at 2:51 AM
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    You do have to remove the ring gear tho to access the spider gears for removal and install of the lokka
     
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  18. Jul 30, 2023 at 7:26 PM
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    Hey there. I’m looking to Lokka locker and I have 2nd Gen offroad 4wd but did the Fj t case swap and ADD switch also. I was just wondering how was it driving in the snow or ice? I do a couple snow runs a year and go snowboard in the mountains so I was hesitant about an auto locker for this reason. And I was reading your comments, with the ADD switch off and in 2wd is the locker still engaged or only in 4wd? I figure it wouldn’t but might be wrong.
     
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  19. Aug 1, 2023 at 1:47 PM
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    If the ADD switch is off and in 2wd it'll drive fine no issues. But the lokka locker is pretty much engaged all the time . It'll only fully lock front when the ADD switch is turned on to lock the front disconnect actuator.
     
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  20. Aug 1, 2023 at 2:11 PM
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    Awesome thanks for the reply! And how was it on icey roads?

    And how did it do in 4HI when going fast? Thinking of taking my truck to the dunes and will probably put in 4HI and will pick up quite a bit of speed. Just wondering how well the front locker performs in various situations
     
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