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putting rear factory e locker in front?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by joshtaco08, Mar 18, 2017.

  1. Mar 18, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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    joshtaco08

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    just wondering if the rear factory e locker in my trd would fit and work in the front axle
     
  2. Mar 18, 2017 at 5:10 PM
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    No.

    Its a while different setup.
     
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    nope the housing on the front is smaller
     
  4. Mar 18, 2017 at 5:11 PM
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    Nope.

    There is supposed to be an E-locker from a European or australian 'yota model that fits the front clamshell of the 2nd gens however IIRC the E-locker is $1,200+
     
  5. Mar 18, 2017 at 5:11 PM
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    Youd have to do a front elocker swap from another toyota w a front elocked axle.
     
  6. Mar 18, 2017 at 5:12 PM
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    there both 8 inch diffs tho right? but the housing is smaller?
     
  7. Mar 18, 2017 at 5:28 PM
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