Tacoma E-locker

[tacoma_dan]

I have a 2000 Tacoma 2.7 Prerunner Ext. cab, Non-TRD with 128,500 miles. I bought it used at around 110,000; it was shipped to me in Puerto Rico from Florida. During rain on any road, paved or un-paved I have had the need for a locker in the rear. The truck performs perfectly fine on the beach and mud its just wet pavement where I get stuck it its a hill; I've driven right on the beach and with no problems and a 4x4 Durango that was with me got stuck in the sand. I need the E-locker because im getting stuck on just about every hill in the rain because i need to stop for a light or something like that.....

Is there anyway to install or modify my stock differential so it will lock? I know a 4x4 conversion is not worth it, if I go to the toyota dealers they will rip me off like crazy, they wanted $860 just for TRD headers, noting else, i just turned around and walked away, i dont wanna bother asking the price of a e-locker kit. Are there any kits or conversions that exist?........i know i could get it locked permanantly but i dont want to do this because my handling will degrade greatly, i already have a hard enough time parking in the spaces here that are all small.

[whitetrash982]

you dont wanna know what kind of hell it would be to put the factory electric locker in the back , first just to mention that its a totalyl diffrent 3rd member , for what you seem to want , id suggest some sort of clutch type LSD , i prefer the eaton carbon clutch , but to each thier own , theres also many other aftermarket carriers that offer electronic lockers , detroit makes the electrac , open normally , and full locker when engaged , auburn gear makes the same type thing , and ARB makes an air locker , which still does the same thing , just uses air instead of electricity

good luck

[tacoma_dan]

Any idea where I can buy these online? (my taco is automatic) Its pretty much impossible to find a part like that here, ive searched online but ending finding links to sites that are non-existent.....thanks

[Brian R.]

Here's an article on installing an electric locker:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/electric_locker/

Here's one for an ARB air locker:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/arb_locker/

Here's one for a Detroit Softlocker:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/detroit_locker/

Here's one for a gearless locker:

http://www.4x4wire.com/reviews/gearless/