1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Help! How to get Daytime running lights working? The amount of options and trims for the 2nd Gen Taco making my head spin Finally found a decent SPDT switch for the dashboard My solution to Behind the seat storage (with molle panel) New head unit only works in ACC. Do I have LSD? ('06 TRD Sport)

Locking rear diff

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nd, Mar 27, 2007.

  1. Mar 27, 2007 at 7:41 PM
    #1
    nd

    #1
    nd [OP] Radical Town. It's a hell of a place!

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2007
    Member:
    #1047
    Messages:
    12,619
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nate
    Greenville, SC
    Vehicle:
    07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged
    De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels
    Mjp2 you were right. I was under the impression you could lock the rear diff. at any time in the 07's but i tested it today and that is not the case. The rear diff will only lock in 4low.... bummer. You mentioned a mod that makes it possible to lock the rear diff anytime.... i would be interested to see how that works on your truck. I'm doing any mods like while i'm still under warranty but as soon as my warranty is out i would be very interested in tricking out my rear diff. Let me know how the procedure goes. Also, are there any negative long term effects from a mod like that?
     
    nd, Mar 27, 2007
    #1
  2. Mar 28, 2007 at 7:05 AM
    #2
    mjp2

    #2
    mjp2 Living vicariously through myself Moderator

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2007
    Member:
    #924
    Messages:
    22,015
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Milton Juevo Portimous II
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    Current: '21 Bronco Badlands. Previous: '06 TRD Access Cab, v6, 6-speed
    I was out of warranty after 9 months so I've been pretty open to messing with stuff. :)

    I'll be doing that mod in the next 3 weeks, mostly depending on weather. If it's sunny on the weekends I'll be breaking out the longsuit and breaking in the new wakeboard. :cool: High wind/rain/excessive cold will have me in the garage splicing wires.

    The only real downside of the mod will be the added strain on your rear axle with the differential locked at speed. (I don't see a lack of ABS offroad with the diff locked as a bad thing.) Chance for system failure will depend on the quality of your wire splices. Solder is our friend here.

    I'll take tons of pictures and will post them, and the results of the mod, once it's all done. This is gonna be a huge performance improvement for cheap. Those are the mods I like best! :D
     
    mjp2, Mar 28, 2007
    #2
  3. Mar 28, 2007 at 9:13 AM
    #3
    2003greenbean

    #3
    2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2007
    Member:
    #672
    Messages:
    912
    socaste,sc
    Vehicle:
    03 trd
    cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,
    i did it on my 03 just one wire how do you do it on an 07
     
    2003greenbean, Mar 28, 2007
    #3
  4. Mar 28, 2007 at 9:26 AM
    #4
    mjp2

    #4
    mjp2 Living vicariously through myself Moderator

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2007
    Member:
    #924
    Messages:
    22,015
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Milton Juevo Portimous II
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    Current: '21 Bronco Badlands. Previous: '06 TRD Access Cab, v6, 6-speed
    Do a Google search for "tacoma 2005 locker mod" and you'll find the PDF. It's not complicated to do. The hard part was figuring out the wiring, and I'm thankful that someone else took that on.
     
    mjp2, Mar 28, 2007
    #4
  5. Mar 28, 2007 at 10:08 AM
    #5
    nd

    #5
    nd [OP] Radical Town. It's a hell of a place!

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2007
    Member:
    #1047
    Messages:
    12,619
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nate
    Greenville, SC
    Vehicle:
    07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged
    De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels
    just out of curriosity, why were you out of warranty after only 9 months?
     
    nd, Mar 28, 2007
    #5
  6. Mar 28, 2007 at 12:57 PM
    #6
    mjp2

    #6
    mjp2 Living vicariously through myself Moderator

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2007
    Member:
    #924
    Messages:
    22,015
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Milton Juevo Portimous II
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    Current: '21 Bronco Badlands. Previous: '06 TRD Access Cab, v6, 6-speed
    Mileage. I drive A LOT.
     
    mjp2, Mar 28, 2007
    #6
  7. Feb 6, 2021 at 5:11 PM
    #7
    Travlr

    #7
    Travlr Lost in the ozone again

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2019
    Member:
    #280725
    Messages:
    1,713
    Middle'a Utah
    Vehicle:
    2012 Baja Series Access Cab
    Can anyone tell me if all the second generation rear axles are interchangable? Not the complete differential... just the axles?

    I need to replace the left side axle on a 2012 Baja Edition w/ traction control.

    Also, the light is on and it won't go out after the differential was hit hard. Ideas?
     
    Travlr, Feb 6, 2021
    #7

Products Discussed in

Air Intake Snorkel Kit Fit For 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma With 4L Right Petrol intake air snorkel kit high performance system compatible kit Replacement black Rotational Molding (2005-2015)
$89.99
Freedom Off-Road Front Upper Control Arms for 2-4" Lift Compatible with 05-23 Tacoma
$390.00
ScanGauge - SG2 II Ultra Compact 3-in-1 Automotive Computer with Customizable Real-Time Fuel Economy Digital Gauges , Black , 5"
$159.99
MOTOALL 1-Way Connector 11428 for Toyota Temperature Sensor Power Steering Pump Switch Connector Pigtail 1b257 for Toyota 97-11
$12.99
National 710573 Wheel Seal
$12.67
M6 Black Acorn Cap Nuts, Stainless Steel 304 (18-8) Black Coating Acorn Nuts, 20Pcs-Pack
$8.49
FEL-PRO 61040 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
$7.27
Premium Automotive Door Weather Stripping – Rubber Edge Trim Seal Strip with Side Bulb – Ideal for Cars, Trucks, RVs, Boats, and Home Applications
$10.99
13mm - 1/2" Self Closed Aluminized Sleeve Heat Shield Protection Side Entry High Temp for Hoses, Wire Harnesses, Cables, Automotive, Exhaust 39" (1 Meter)
$13.99
CIPA 11950 Clip-On Towing Mirror,Black & Silver, 15.75"
$13.74
MOTONG Male to Female USB Power Port Socket Adapter for Toyota VIGO, Please Confirm The Dashboard Hole's Size Before Order(40 * 20mm)
$14.99
Generic Real Premium Carbon Fiber Car Door Panel Loudspeaker Ring Frame Trim Sticker Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 3D Effect Auto Interior Accessories Decals Black
$14.99
REXBETI Impact Bolt & Nut Remover Set, 13+1 Pieces Bolt Extractor Tool Set with Solid Storage Case
$19.98
Genuine Toyota 48452-35020 Suspension Adjust Cam
$21.42
Timloon Dual USB 3.0 Car Dash Flush Mount Extension Cable Length 3.3FT 1M for Toyota, Size 1.3"x0.86"x 2.15"(Type A)
$22.48
ABS Car Look Interior Door armrest Window Switch Panel Cover Trim for Toyota Tacoma 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (Carbon Fiber)
$15.99
DPTOOL 14mm Back Tap Spark Plug Thread Repair Tool M14x1.25 Thread Chase Tap for Repairing Threads and Preventing Metal Shavings from Entering The Cylinder, 5.27'' Long
$15.99
Slippery Pete Fluid Pump for Gallon Bottles and Wide Mouth Quart Bottles (Not for Standard Quart Bottles) - Transfer Gear Oil, Transmission and Differential Fluid, Antifreeze with This 30cc Hand Pump
$16.98
Sherman OE Replacement Toyota Tacoma Rear Driver Side Bumper Bracket (Partslink Number TO1166114)
$18.07
Genuine Toyota 48409-35050 Suspension Adjustor Cam Sub-Assembly
$24.72
TOYOTA 90080-87026 HVAC Blower Motor Relay
$25.50
Stahlbus Oil Drain Valve Plug M12x1.25x12mm Steel - Clean, Easy, NO Tool Oil Change - Includes Oil Drain Plug, Washer, Cap, Connector, Hose Compatible with: Most Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Infiniti
$48.45
TOYOTA Genuine Parts - Inlet Sub-Assy, Wate (16031-0P010)
$49.40
Mevotech TTX Suspension Ball Joint
$63.78
Metra Axxess ASWC-1 Steering Wheel Control Interface
$63.96
Genuine Toyota 90916-A2001 Alternator and Fan Belt
$59.25
Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit - Made in USA
$37.99
Fox Racing 880-06-418 Rear Coilover Shock Absorbers Fits Toyota Tacoma
$2,083.19
Alpine iLX-W650 7" Double DIN Touchscreen Digital Multimedia Receiver with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
$279.95
Bilstein 24263108 Shock Absorber
$140.08
Midland – MXT115 - 15 Watt GMRS MicroMobile Two Way Trails Radio - Off Roading Outdoor RZR Farm - 8 Repeater Channels Extended Range - External Magnetic Mount Antenna - NOAA Weather Alerts
$164.99
NATIKA Backup/Front View Camera,IP69K Waterproof Great Night Vision HD and Super Wide Angle Metal OEM Style Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans (Black)
$39.99
JOYING Car Radio for Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015 Android 13 Car Stereo 9" Head Unit with Carplay & Android Auto, Mirror Link, GPS Navigation, Bluetooth, Volume Knob(JY-TT187N4)
$465.00
Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
$28.00
McCulloch MC1385 Deluxe Canister Steam Cleaner, 2-Hour Runtime, Chemical-Free, 23 Accessories: Mop Head, Brushes & More - Built for Home, Tile, Carpet, Furniture, & Personal Car Detailing
$192.00
P & S PROFESSIONAL DETAIL PRODUCTS Carpet Bomber – Professional Upholstery Cleaner, Citrus-Based Formula, Removes Grease, Dirt & Odors, Highly Dilutable, Safe for Engines & Wheel Wells - 1 Gallon
$28.95
Toyota 51900-04041 Spare Tire Carrier Assembly
$86.44
Toyota Genuine Fluid 00295-00103 Formed-in-Place Oil Pan Gasket - 3 oz. Tube
$22.99
ACEC SHOP Amber LED Pod Lights, 2PCS 42W 3.5" Round Fog Lights Spot Beam Driving Lights Yellow Offroad Lights Ditch Light Amber LED Pods for Truck Pickup SUV UTV ATV Boat Motorcycle
$30.99
Back Mechanic by Dr. Stuart McGill (2015-09-30)
$34.95
Lisle 30800 CV Boot Clamp Pliers
$33.11
Ultrasonic Rodent Repellent for Car Engine – Battery Powered Under Hood Mouse Repeller with Flashing Strobe Light, Keeps Rats and Mice Away from Vehicle, Automobile, Truck, Garage, Attic, Barn, Shed
$27.80
To Top