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Front IFS Diff Locker

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Ghost848, Nov 11, 2012.

  1. Nov 11, 2012 at 4:45 PM
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    Ok guys, I have searched and serched and have found nothing, Besides an ARB and an auto locker is there an Elocker that would fit with little to no moddification? I have a rear Elocker but need to regear. I was looking and may be onto something with switching out a Hilux front IFS diff and they have lockers for those but not sure if its a plug and go. Thoughts/suggestions... this is not to be a pissing contest or a "JUST USE ARB" thread. Im on the hunt for an answer for this once and for all. I am willing to put my truck up on the block to use as a test dummy. Without solid axle swap of course.:eek:
     
  2. Nov 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM
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    I doubt it would be easy and would probably require a lot of work to get an a Hilix diff up front.
    I'm gonna say it, ARB would probably be cheaper and less work than swapping in a whole new custome diff just to run a different locker than a proven classic.
     
  3. Nov 11, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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    i think I worded it wrong.... Im gonna try it... from my research the 05 hilux has the same front IFS diff as the 2 gen tacoma... so I have stubled apon a elocker that may work just wondering if im thinking right.. throw new gears in it and vwella! someone prove me wrong before I believe it myself lol
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    http://www.harrop.com.au/4wd_detail.php?prod=99-ELKR11110&cat=82
     
  4. Nov 11, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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    stumbled upon even more promising info, the 05+ tacoma has the same IFS as the perado 120/150 which in turn are the same as the 05 Hilux.... thus meaning that elocker posed above ^^^ will work bolt in and wire and go...
    http://home.4x4wire.com/erik/diffs/#taco_ifs
     
  5. Nov 11, 2012 at 8:51 PM
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    from the link, that looks like its for a rear diff, the front diff in the 2gen is what they consider [or call] a clamshell design, meaning the two halves of the carrier hold the center section, its not a dropout as in the rear

    if it was the same, there would be lots of companys out there making reverse cut gears so we could put e-lockers in the front diff
     
  6. Nov 11, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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    just go with ARB, the air lockers are proven, and taken a chance to possibly be SOL
     
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    Without recommending that you install the ARB, I can recommend you use their research.

    Check and see if the ARB part number for the front Tacoma IFS is the same as the part number for the other model(s) you're looking at. If it is - you know you're golden. If it isn't - you may not be SOL, as the variation may be in relatively minor areas like wiring harness, installation instructions, etc...
     
  9. Nov 11, 2012 at 9:05 PM
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    im determind to win this one lol:p

    So besides using an "ARB" as i know was comming :p
    look at the info, try and tell me its wrong.
    Harrop is the same company as eaton lockers and well they have a good rep as well so im not worried
     
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    its not worth it.... + than you get OBA for tire fills etc dude

    they are worth the 1200 bucks itll cost you to get it here + the 1xxx to 2xxx in installs + gears
     
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    No different than buying 2 arb lockers plus a compressor and airlines to hook up.... they are both ball park.
    Just trying to open up a market for this as im interested and many others :) finally looking for an aswer.
     
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    so how much does it run if you buy the Harrop diff?
     
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    im guessing close to 1200 but do not quote me on that... im just in research stage ATM but if I get more folks agreeing with me ill start pricing and go from there.
     
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    I'd go with ARB and then you have support on this side of the world if your locker shits out on you. The e-locker may very well fit but I'd also wonder how robust it is.
     
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    ok you guys are missing th point of this whole thread this just a thread to verify info, I knew the get arb was comming.. nothing aginst it just looking for alternatives not just for me but for others. so lets save the "Get ARB" and help for the cause... so anyone else see a flaw besides the fact that its not "ARB"
     
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    I can see that the hilux would be the same as ours, cause toyota is not gonna re-engineer a minor part like a diff for a different country for basically the same truck.
     
  18. Nov 11, 2012 at 9:31 PM
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    Here is a flaw I see, as already pointed out. If it doesnt work correctly, who is going to know how to fix it? No support structure here in the states would put me off considering the $ spent on it
     
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    Is heard bad things about ifs and lockers. I am doing it though. Any input? No different than solid axle lockers I would think? Don't turn sharp...or at all...with it locked. Any other input?
     
  20. Nov 11, 2012 at 9:34 PM
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    ^^^ pretty much it ^^^

    keep your switch far away, watch you turning radius and have fun, its why mine was ordered :p

    that log you needed to bump is no longer, just IMO makes sense
     
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