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Cover for locking differential switch hole?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Dukie, Nov 30, 2013.

  1. Nov 30, 2013 at 12:13 PM
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    Dukie

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    Would anyone happen to know where to get or the actual name of the little plastic cover that fills the hole where the locking diff switch would be?


    My truck (2001 prerunner) doesn't have a locking differential hence i don't have a switch there.
    And I'm missing the small plastic cover that goes over the hole.

    That little 1'' by 2'' hole always pisses me off when I see it!

    Thanks ! :)
     
  2. Nov 30, 2013 at 12:16 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    :confused:

    If you aren't a TRD Off Road you have an 8.4" axle which never was setup for the e-locker which means you shouldn't have any holes. If you had the 8" axle that came with the hole for the locker you would have a much larger hole with gear oil spraying everywhere every time you drive.

    Take some pics of this "hole" you're talking about.
     
  3. Nov 30, 2013 at 12:23 PM
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    Dukie

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    Should have put some more detail in, The hole is in the dash just to the left of the steering wheel, Its my understanding that is where the switch is to engage the diff?


    Here is what i'm talking about...
    http://sonoransteel.com/phong/switch1.jpg


    There should be a cover to fill the hole if you don't have a switch for the locking differential
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2013 at 12:27 PM
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  5. Nov 30, 2013 at 12:29 PM
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  6. Nov 30, 2013 at 7:36 PM
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    That looks like what I need ! thank you
     

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