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Install a front diff locker on 4x2

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ToySoldier2006, Mar 1, 2018.

  1. Mar 1, 2018 at 9:03 PM
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    ToySoldier2006

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    I am reaching out to see if anyone has installed a front diff locker onto a 2005-2012 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Prenner?
     
  2. Mar 1, 2018 at 9:06 PM
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    Bishop84

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    You have no front differential to lock...?
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2018 at 9:11 PM
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    nDub

    nDub Kan kun være malet af en gal mand

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    You could do it.

    Would just involve installing a 4x4 front end too.
     
  4. Mar 1, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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    No, I don't.

    I getting ideas of how to convert it?
     
  5. Mar 1, 2018 at 9:19 PM
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    nDub

    nDub Kan kun være malet af en gal mand

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    For real though.

    Two wheel drive truck is missing a transfer case and a front differential and front axles. Plus all the brackets and electronics etc etc that support all that.

    You’d have to install (most of) that to make a front locker plausible.

    Best bet is find someone with a 4x4 and crawl under it to compare it with the drivetrain you have.

    It’s totally doable and lots of people on here have done it. But it’s labor and $$ intensive. Most of the time it is easier and cheaper to just start with a 4x4.
     
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    Thanks for the insight.
     
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