Front diff actuactor

Has anyone had to replace the front differential actuator on 2nd Gen tacoma? Mine went out around 82,000 miles. This part isn't doesn't have any after market replacement parts, so I had to buy a new entire assembly from Toyota ($378 after tax! ) I didn't want to buy a used one from a junkyard, assuming it will have many miles on it and may be faulty like mine.
If anyone has had this problem, please let me know. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

2010 Tacoma SR5 4WD V6 6spd manual.

 

Try this link:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-trouble-shoot-4x4-actuator.263525/

There are others, but that one should give you a start.

 

a lot of times you can pull the actuator out and with some heavy cleaning and resealing it can be salvaged. This is a repair I have had to do on the trail more than once on friends trucks.