The little 2TR that could...

I think I'm going to stay with the stock gearing. A locker is more or less the next thing other than some rear shocks. Suggestions?

 

http://www.marlincrawler.com/differential/locker/lock-right-locker/lock-right

or an ARB air locker since you have tons of money. ...but really, if you have the money, the ARB is the best choice. The locker is about $900 plus all the air tanks and compressor junk. but well worth it.

 

Haha I wish I had tons of money. If that were the case I'd have this truck, a v6 taco, and a Tundra . I'm leaning more towards the ARB after taking a look. It is expensive, but gives me something to save up toward for a change. I have to start saving some money from this tour. Do you know of any electronic lockers? I'ma do some digging myself, see how far I get. Thanks for the info bro, really appreciate it.

 

there's a link at marlin clawler. It even breaks down the different types of lockers.

 

So I'm guessing I have the 8'' open 2 pinion rear end?? I need some help with this. I know everything about the front, nothing about the rear....sounds so wrong....

 

Pretty sure since you are a prerunner 8.4" housing 8" gear 4.10 gearing

 

yeah, you'd have to be bigger since i'm an 8"

 

Forget the lower control arms and get the spindles gusseted

 

In my search to decide on a locker I have come to a wall. I am told on one hand that my rear end is a 30 Spline, single pinion and the only lockers that will work are both made from Eaton. @ McJosh, you got my interst sparked on this, and so I kept digging. The Powertrax No-Slip looks like the direction I want to go in, but I don't know if it is going to work. The part number for the Powertrax is 922-0803-002. I'm lost in the sauce on this one.

 

and those eatons are fairly more expensive.

I'd ask a professional at this point. Chris4x4 is the man you need.

 

Alrighty it's that time for updates (if anyone is following). I've decided to go with the Detroit locker despite many testimonies of "strickly off road use". New headlights showed up to the house, so the HID kit, and grille shouldn't be too far behind. Also, the new bumper started being fabricated, and will arrive shortly after powdercoat. I was checking out URD's site, and it looks like they got a competition clutch kit coming out soon, or is out (not sure which). That might be next :-D

 

So who's installing all your stuff while you're gone. I'm gonna start modding my brother's truck with his money while he is in virginia for MOS school.

 

Gilbert Automotive. I found them when I got stuck with the wiring harness on the fan. They're great dudes, and are very excited about my project. HOPEFULLY they can keep the whole rear end thing under a grand.

 

Well, I got my quote. And it's over a thousand bucks. So since I know I'm already going to break that plain I'm gonna just go ahead and get the ARB air locker. I didn't really want to spend that much, but f*** it, already came this far.

 

Woot woot

 

Ok. Just ordered an LC Engineering Stage 1 clutch for the truck. The locker is getting put in next week, and everything else has been delivered. Anyone have any thoughts on replacing the entire exaust? I was thinking just welding on a new muffler and calling it a day. And does anyone know any good machinests in the Gilbert/Chandler area?

 

who's taking your truck places while you're gone?lol

 

I got the right people look'n after the Taco. So long as nothing gets damaged, no one gets hurt when I come home :-D

 

Ok. For those still subscribed I have some updates By now my LCE clutch should be installed. I have decided to get my rear end re-geared to 4.56, and instead of ARB I chose a Detroit locker. The ARB would have ran me about 2.1K installed. At first I was down for it, buuuuut another project is in the mits of coming to life later this year. Also, I think some rear Icon shocks are in line next to complete the build...for now. Opinions, recommendations, critisism, and what ever else are always welcome Cheers!

p.s. Only two months left of the 'Stan.

 

Hey bro awesome build! Any chance u would sell your stock front bumper to a fellow 4cyl taco?