installing trd diff in non trd truck

I have a lead on a complete rear diff form a 2002 tacoma with same gear ratio as my tacoma. I want to put in it because it has the factory locker. I do not want the arb I can get the complete rear diff for $200. I know the complete diff will go in but how do i wire it so i can use the rear locker

Thanks

 

Are you talking about the entire axle or just the third member? If you're talking about the third member, it will not bolt into a non-TRD housing.

 

What u will have to do is run the wires for the actuator into a switch. U will need a power source to the switch and then the accesory wire to the switch ( the locker wire) and then a ground for the wire. Only problem is that since ur truck is a non trd. U dont have the trd dif locker light to let u know when it is locked. But i believe u can just run a small led light next to the switch to let u know when its locked. Cuz there should also be wires for the light.
hope this helps

 

the entire axle. from brake to brake

 

i know the assembly will fit im just wondering about wiring.

 

Nice sounds simple enough the guy will sell me a complete axle and motor with supercharger for 800

 

Double check that the actuator on the axle works (if theres a way u can) becuase them bastards like to corrode and stop working. I had to replace mine and those damn things cost like 700 bucks
and yeah the wiring wont be hard. Its the same princple as wiring any accessory for a vehicle

 

thanks. Both codes on my door and his say bo3a i am assuming we both have 4.10 gearing. his truck is a 2002 tacoma trd 4 door and mine is a 1998 sr5 5 speed both 4x4s. should this be fine? is the actuator the box on the rear diff?

 

also is it possible to use the factory diff locking switch in my truck?

 

Sure it is possible and makes for the cleanest install IMO. I used the method outlined in the link below for my Tacoma E-Locker axle swap. Everything you need to know is in the thread below. Any questions ask away...

http://www.yotatech.com/f2/e-locker-wiring-help-please-247763/

 

thanks uncle

 

That little guy that sits on the right of the axle there is the actuator. U can see the bolt the sits in the center of it that hold the shield on (Not my truck someone elses)

 

This is what my actuator looked like when i pulled it off. The actuator never worked when i bought the truck so i thought i could pull it off and rebuild it......well when i pull it off..i knew i could fix that haha

 

Thanks if I get the guy to pull the complete wiring harness and switch and the 4wd Ecu by kick pannel what else will I have to do for wiring it up? Is there anything else I need to do. Tap into power? Is that it or is there more to it

 

What are the oddsof my truck being pre wired for a locker. I have read that some have pre wired trucks. Is there any where specific to look under te truck bed

 

Its possible. Alot of car companys do have the exixting connectors cuz it makes it easy in the assembly line cuz they would only have to grab one wiring harness. I notice on alot of base model cars they have empty connectors for features that deluxe models have. Again its only a possiblity u wwould have to check

 

Look for a plug behind your dash somewhere around where the switch goes. It might be taped up real well with a run of other wires so look closely.