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Locker while in high 4wd

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by allenn, Feb 18, 2022.

  1. Feb 18, 2022 at 4:15 PM
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    allenn

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    Does any of the programmers/tuners allow you to be able to engage the locker in high 4wd instead of just low? I know with my last Jeep that was a option.
     
  2. Feb 18, 2022 at 4:24 PM
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    Why would you want that? In what situation would you find it necessary?

    Having the locker in 2wd could be fun for snownuts, but still not necessary for 90% off road needs.
     
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    Not to my knowledge OP

    I’d like it too and I’m tuned, never something I’ve been asked or read about.

    4wd has a separate ECU, so something like the 2lo harness for the locker may work. WAY over my pay grade but if someone makes it I’d gladly plug it in!
     
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  4. Feb 18, 2022 at 4:27 PM
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    I want it for high 4wd. 95% of time my truck gets used in high 4wd. You may be crushing 35mph down a dirt road then get to really bad mud where a locker is nice. Keeps you from going from 4high to 4 low
     
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  5. Feb 18, 2022 at 4:30 PM
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    Wait, guess I’d also need the locker!

    But, you get the idea! :cheers:
     
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  6. Feb 18, 2022 at 4:31 PM
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    Also lots of fun in the snow!
     
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  7. Feb 18, 2022 at 4:33 PM
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    I see your thought process, but have you considered the lack of high HP/torque these Tacos have? You'd be chucking it down to 4Lo anyways to again kind of torque once you start to get bogged.

    If it's not so sticky that it doesn't bog you, you will probably do just fine open diff.
     
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    They dang near shut everything down here in Louisiana with even a chance of snow. I bet it would be fun though!
     
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    You’re right it may not make any difference at all in high. I was just curious if this was a option. Lots of holes here one side may be rutted up way worse than the other making it have way less weight on one side.
     
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    You could always swap out the E-Locker for an ARB air locker. Bypass all the Toyota electronics.
     
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    Wire the 4Lo transmission switch to ON. Youll have locker in 2wd, 4Lo and 4Hi.
     
  12. Feb 18, 2022 at 4:43 PM
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    I’m to scared to be moving wires lol
     
  13. Feb 18, 2022 at 4:47 PM
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    Fear is the mind killer
    No 2wd or 4Hi locker for you
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    You go first! :boink:
     
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    I'm curious what jeep you had that allowed rear locker in 4hi? My 2019 Rubicon won't allow me to do that. I think a Taser might have that feature but that's an aftermarket item.
     
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    18 rubicon jl I had the super chip trail dash I think. I was running a 44” tire and it said would calibrate speed odometer up to 44”tire
    which was a lie/misprint I guess. I’m almost certain that being able to run a locker in 4high was a option with one of the programmers unless I’m loosing my mind.
     
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    My work truck is a '14 F150 and I'm pretty sure you can lock the rear in 2wd, 4High, and 4Low. I've locked the diff and I don't think I've ever needed 4low
     
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    Yeah
    Look up @BigWhiteTRD ’s rear locker anytime mod. One of the best things I’ve done to my truck!
     
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    Awesome thanks!
     
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