Harrop E Locker...anyone running it?

Just looking to get some feedback on the harrop e-locker for those of you who are running it. I've researched previous threads, most recent one that I viewed was from 2015. Anyone on here currently running them? If so, any pics of install and wiring along with any feedback would be much appreciated!

 

looks like I'll be my own guinea pig for this

 

The first was Tony a/k/a Ghost____(something) in Canada. I was the second, and the other day I saw mention of it in someones build, so there are at least three. That 2015 post you reference may have been mine as that is when I did it. I absolutely love it. I have a TRD OR so mine came with a rear elocker. I wanted something for the front other than than the ARB and was able to get it less at the time than an ARB because of a strong dollar vs. Aus currency exchange. But keep an eye on the exchange rate as it can go the other way too. I received it and then sent it to East Coast Gear along with the front clamshell packed in a 5 gallon plastic pail. The sent it back in short order. Its been flawless and silent as a church mouse.

 

I've got a Front and Rear in mine but have yet to test it out. @dwaltdtx also has front and rear.

 

Cool. As you know it comes with a rocker switch that does not match the kind used in or trucks so I got the one from on board air that is the push-on/push off and modded it so that the internal lights of the switch match the color of the OEM. I then slightly rerouted its internal circuitry so that it is backlighted the same as other dash switches but comes on to a bright yellow when on. Works great but took a couple of tries.

 

An update on this thread, I actually just installed my front and rear Harrop lockers a couple of days ago. I am looking to take care of the wiring this weekend or possibly looking into different switch options before I begin wiring. They sure are pricey, but overall glad I went this route as opposed to an air locker or auto locker.

 

I have mine run through my switch pro. I have front and rear also and have been off-roading once and to my deer lease once since install and they have performed flawlessly.

 

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@dwaltdtx , any issues hooking up to the SwitchPro? That was my plan as well, no need for the supplied relay/switch etc?

Thanks,

Wade

@Cruiser Brothers , Ward, how much 'modification' (grinding for clearance etc) of the diff housings is actually needed (front & rear, 2012 Tacoma, 3:73 oem gears, non e-locker), I have heard differing reports,

Thanks,
Wade

 

I had the shop installing my gears run the wiring, but no problems since install. It’s been a while so I don’t exactly remember the way it is wired, but I think all the relays are in one unit under the hood in my case and then it is a simple hot and ground wire out from there to the switch panel for each accessory connected.

 

Wade -
Grinding the housing to clear Harrop is no big deal - see page 14 instructions at this link and photos below

https://www.cruiserbrothers.com/wp-content/themes/cruiser-bros/images/Harrop_Installation.pdf

 

The switch pro has a solid state relay so no need for it's own relay.

 

I run one in the front for my first gen, had ecsg instal when I regeared though. Works great when I need it. Pretty dam reliable.

 

Thanks Ward,, I just read through,, looks like only mods to the housing for #11110 for the front diff, right?, I do not see any listing or instructions for the #13457 for the rear?

Thanks again for the help,,

Wade

 

Yup,, thanks,, thats why I went with the Switch Pro,,, just making sure I wasnt missing something ;-) ,

Thanks again,

Wade

 

Staying tuned, as this is an option I may revisit in the future.

 

Worth every penny in my opinion. I have been running front and rear lockers since last October, very pleased with the immediate actuation from off/on as well as on/off. Wiring is not bad at all, and the performance is top notch.

 

@Jake.A Awesome! Appreciate the feedback.

 

@Jake.A @mcharfauros @SUMNRFAM @hoarder23 @dwaltdtx @Prayn4surf

I want to re-gear (4.56) and have been looking at locker options to do at the same time. I have pretty much decided on the Harrop E-locker because I don't want to run extra air lines, compressor, etc. They are pricey but I like that they come with all the wiring and the ease of install. Trying to find information here is tricky since there are not many people running them. I will probably get the ECGS assembled third and front clamshell because they do great work and it will make swapping them much easier.

I am working a ton of overtime right now so I can get these done in the next year. Glad the few guys here that have them have good things to say! Any issues with them being on a 6-speed manual truck?

 

[QUOTE="Sna, post: 19003503,

I want to re-gear (4.56) and have been looking at locker options to do at the same time. I have pretty much decided on the Harrop E-locker because I don't want to run extra air lines, compressor, etc. They are pricey but I like that they come with all the wiring and the ease of install. Trying to find information here is tricky since there are not many people running them. I will probably get the ECGS assembled third and front clamshell because they do great work and it will make swapping them much easier.

I am working a ton of overtime right now so I can get these done in the next year. Glad the few guys here that have them have good things to say! Any issues with them being on a 6-speed manual truck?[/QUOTE]

@Sna ,,, DOOO IT!! Really glad I went that direction,, only thing I need to do is fab a guard/cover plate for the bittom 2 switches on my @switch-pros ,, so I do not lock one by accident ( not that I have actually done that ;-). )