OldSven's 4Runner
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OldSven
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I prefer "government employee" :costumed-smiley-007
OldSven
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OldSven
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Got the domain name and was going to start an expo style forum site up here in WA but to many projects came to be and me and my buddy just never got around to it. Maybe this winter if we can pull it off.
OldSven
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Well now that everything is falling into place parts wise, a rear locker is on that same list but don't know what to get
I loved the elocker in the Tacoma but one thing I didn't like was on road when I needed to get out in traffic in the rain I was the "one wheel wonder". I have been searching around and an ARB would be great but $$$ is a factor. I could do another elocker and do the few mods to make it fit my housing. An LSD would be good all around but offroad don't work as well as a locker. I'm actually leaning towards a Detroit since Aussie doesn't make one for mine just yet and they are very durable. On road they have their issues with turning and shiffting gears my old Toy had a spool in the back and I DD drove that one with no problem accept for axle seals going out alot. Any thoughts would be great???
I loved the elocker in the Tacoma but one thing I didn't like was on road when I needed to get out in traffic in the rain I was the "one wheel wonder". I have been searching around and an ARB would be great but $$$ is a factor. I could do another elocker and do the few mods to make it fit my housing. An LSD would be good all around but offroad don't work as well as a locker. I'm actually leaning towards a Detroit since Aussie doesn't make one for mine just yet and they are very durable. On road they have their issues with turning and shiffting gears my old Toy had a spool in the back and I DD drove that one with no problem accept for axle seals going out alot. Any thoughts would be great???
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
Perhaps a LSD (Detroit-TrueTrac)I've had one for 2 years now and it performs well, not hard to get them to lock up either with a little foot action.
Aaron
Aaron
Man i agree...had mine over 5 yrs...never a problem. fact is the drain plug fell out (thanks oil change dude) did a water crossing before the guy behind me noticed_no one saw oil on the trail so who knows when it fell out. Had spare gear oil...hammered a wood plug in w/ silicon caulk and finished trip and going home. Drained oil and it came out gray and chunky....replaced twice in a week and never had a problem. Cheap and reliable easy lock up.:victory:
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
I think shes just a call it a day type, but I'm not sure I had a shop do the install on mine. I have an Aussie up front as well and it's very nice, as there aren't many places I can't go. (Sure the truck could, just don't wanna take her as change o pants might be needed).
Aaron
Aaron
OldSven
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How's the aussie up front? Hard to turn when in 4wheeldrive? You did the manuel hub swap though didn't you?
java
Expedition Leader
aussie is just like a locker to turn when its in the front usually. then it will let go for a sec, had one in my 85.
check out http://www.pnwadventures.com/forum/ its a local expo ish forum
check out http://www.pnwadventures.com/forum/ its a local expo ish forum