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Harrop E-Locker Install on 3rd gen

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by whitetacoman1267, Mar 21, 2025.

  1. Mar 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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    whitetacoman1267

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    I was wondering if I am able to only buy an eaton e locker and install it in my trd sport diff .... or if a master install kit was necessary and what/where could I buy that from?

    This is what i was planning to buy :
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  2. Mar 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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    Master install kit isn't necessary. Typically you want a master kit when installing new gears so you have new bearings.

    What you will need is a proper puller so you can move over your carrier bearings.
     
  3. Mar 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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    Awesome. appreciate straight forward answer. I plan on getting all that other stuff new when i eventually regear but thats a later problem.
     
  4. Mar 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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    I did this semi-recently to my 3rd gen 4x4 SR5 access cab, I needed different side carrier bearings as my stock bearings were too large to fit.
    I believe we have the same rear axle/diff, unless you have a manual trans and thus the 9in ring gear /32 spline.

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  6. Mar 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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    I have the TD sport auto with the 8 inch rear differential. What carrier bearing or other parts did you need to buy to make this locker fit besides that one side carrier bearing
     
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    just those bearings..new diff gasket. I let a friend rebuild the diff tho.
     
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    Don't use the paper gasket on its own if you decide to go that route. That's asking for a leak
     
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    Would this kit be good enough?
    upload_2025-3-21_16-58-4.jpg
     
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    That's excessive. You don't need to pay for pinion bearings, pinion shims, etc. If this application needs different carrier bearings just buy those. Eliminates needing to pull yours.
     
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  11. Mar 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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    Koyo #TR100802-2 is what you need
     
  12. Apr 24, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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    where did u order this from? want to make sure im getting proper stuff.
     

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