blew out front differential w/crawl -advice

Does anyone know if there is an aftermarket locking differential available. I blew out my factory front differential, case is still good. Do you know of any good aftermarket choices? Already was quoted 3k for oem so wondering if I should upgrade.

 

Arb makes a good air locker

 

Internet search is your friend.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tac...tial&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

What happened to your diff?

 

Oh wait… you are asking about an entire aftermarket differential, not just a locker. I’m not aware of any. I’d stick with OEM.

 

We're all curious about the circumstances that caused the front differential failure.

 

A google search turned up this:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/options-for-a-beefier-front-diff.716008/

 

I had the front driver side tire catch traction on pavement and the other 3 tires were spinning.... not planned. Sorry first time posting. Shop said the front differential case is good but that's about it. Cv shafts and other stuff is still good. I see the arb kit looks amazing especially for that price. Anyone else had something similar happen or do I get to be the one off lol
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What kind of noise did that make when it blew?

 

ARB is my preference. Harrop has an e-locker option as well. Exploding the differential gears in Toyota clamshells definitely isn't unheard of and most often occurs in a situation like you describe.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/front-arb-air-locker-diy-install-thread.692979/

 

It made a sort of clunk that sounded like my pocket book crying.

 

Your ADD is pretty much your only option. You can get an FJ upgrade but it is a mod. Or you can SAS. Your call but you will quickly see OEM replacement from a junkyard is your cheapest path.

 

. Fast spinning on ice?

 

Water and a ditch... Its flooded where i live right now.