Home Menu

Site Navigation


User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 05-13-2020, 01:33 AM #31
teotwaki's Avatar
teotwaki teotwaki is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,096
teotwaki is just really nice teotwaki is just really nice teotwaki is just really nice teotwaki is just really nice
teotwaki teotwaki is offline
Senior Member
teotwaki's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,096
teotwaki is just really nice teotwaki is just really nice teotwaki is just really nice teotwaki is just really nice
I had an ARB in my 4th Gen and now I have the Toyota E-locker in my 5th Gen.

The build process for the ARB was a PITA (not ARB's fault) and I ended up learning a lot because the shop I was paying fell short in knowledge and experience. ARB USA folks were wonderful and fully supported me until the locker was working correctly. I would say change the diff oil often because any tiny bits of metal end up damaging the rubber air seals in the locker and generate air leaks. It gets expensive to have to disassemble things multiple times. Route the air line well and there should never be any issues with breakage. I hated how the ARB would "burp" oil back up that line. There are supposed to be some cures for that.

The Toyota e-locker is great too. I've tried to actuate it often so as to wear things in a little and it seems to be smooth and quick when needed. On my recent trip through Death Valley there was one (insane to me) hill climb that just kept getting worse as I ascended. So I pushed the locker button, the elocker engaged quickly and my ascent improved noticeably (so did my confidence in the Toyota locker).

The e-locker's engagement collar/sleeve has fairly fine splines so it does not take much wheel rotation (if any is needed) for it to be able to engage quickly. The Eaton has different mechanics.

So pick whichever design (and costs) to meet your driving needs and then get out and wheel it.
__________________
Jim _ My Adventure Blog:http://suntothenorth.blogspot.com
2018 TRD Off Road Premium
ARB on-board compressor - RadFlo coilovers & rear suspension - Engel freezer-fridge - All Pro LCAs - African Outback roof rack, RCI skid plates
teotwaki is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-14-2020, 11:40 PM #32
CF_Machete's Avatar
CF_Machete CF_Machete is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,221
CF_Machete has a spectacular aura about CF_Machete has a spectacular aura about
CF_Machete CF_Machete is offline
Senior Member
CF_Machete's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,221
CF_Machete has a spectacular aura about CF_Machete has a spectacular aura about
Quote:
Originally Posted by teotwaki View Post
I had an ARB in my 4th Gen and now I have the Toyota E-locker in my 5th Gen.

The build process for the ARB was a PITA (not ARB's fault) and I ended up learning a lot because the shop I was paying fell short in knowledge and experience. ARB USA folks were wonderful and fully supported me until the locker was working correctly. I would say change the diff oil often because any tiny bits of metal end up damaging the rubber air seals in the locker and generate air leaks. It gets expensive to have to disassemble things multiple times. Route the air line well and there should never be any issues with breakage. I hated how the ARB would "burp" oil back up that line. There are supposed to be some cures for that.

The Toyota e-locker is great too. I've tried to actuate it often so as to wear things in a little and it seems to be smooth and quick when needed. On my recent trip through Death Valley there was one (insane to me) hill climb that just kept getting worse as I ascended. So I pushed the locker button, the elocker engaged quickly and my ascent improved noticeably (so did my confidence in the Toyota locker).

The e-locker's engagement collar/sleeve has fairly fine splines so it does not take much wheel rotation (if any is needed) for it to be able to engage quickly. The Eaton has different mechanics.

So pick whichever design (and costs) to meet your driving needs and then get out and wheel it.
good to know about ARBs and diff oil changes. I have a front locker and 4.56 gears in my attic and i'm saving up for the rear and install on my 5th gen sr5. will be looking into the bump issue/ fix.
__________________
Troner envy... the struggle is real!
CF_Machete is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Tags
air , i’m , locker , regret , sr5


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Need ideas for adding Rear Tie Down Points jtice 5th gen T4Rs 3 04-27-2019 09:11 AM
Rear Locker vs Center Locker in Practical 4x4 Uses?? Xx_Black-out 3rd gen T4Rs 46 11-24-2017 10:43 AM
Any difference in rear axle shafts between e-locker/non locker? 99Runnr 3rd gen T4Rs 4 02-25-2016 09:19 PM
WTB: '96-00 4runner with E-locker or rear axle w/ e-locker StreetKill831 Want to Buy/Trade 3 08-24-2011 10:26 PM
what does regearing mean for my factory locker? theizzardking 3rd gen T4Rs 1 09-10-2009 10:24 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:05 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Copyright © 2020