Rear Diff Lock Instructions
Originally Posted by ASUMTNEER
Now if I could only get the rear diff to lock! All I get is the flashing light, so I imagine it's rarely or maybe never been used.
Solution:
Step 0 - Find non paved surface
Step 1 - Shift to Neutral
Step 2 - Put in 4LO
Step 3 - LOCK...
Step 0 - Find non paved surface
Step 1 - Shift to Neutral
Step 2 - Put in 4LO
Step 3 - LOCK CENTER DIFFERENTIAL - switch on dash by door
Step 4 - Hit Rear Differential switch - center console switch
Step 5 - Shift into any gear
Step 6 - Drive forward slowly - Turn in s pattern - Rear Diff will...
Pirelli
I am running the Pirellis on a fourth gen (stock).
1) These tires are smooth and quiet on road
2) These tires are FAT. They are very round in the sidewall.
3) I'm pretty sure these tires are lighter than the KO2. Maybe not lighter by much than the Falkens. (I don't know actual weights)...
Update: Real World Differences
I am the OP. Have now purchased an 09 Trail Edition. Here are my impressions of the differences between the 99 Limited and the 09 TE:
Main two differences:
1) Ground Clearance - 99 crushes the 09 in ground clearance. Even with a lift the 09 will have a tough time...
**SOLD**
1999 4Runner Limited
Rear differential lock - works
Good condition for NE vehicle
All 4WD works
Upgraded transmission cooler
$3500 for T4R members
Located in Lansing NY
**SOLD**
I rented a car and took a four hour trip out of state. This gave me the option of walking away if any unseen issues came up. Be sure to get a local mechanic to do a thorough check over prior to your trip. Also, I used a cashiers check so i did not carry cash.
A bonus was that the car rental...
My 6 month 2009 Trail Edition search:
November 2018 - Check out 105Kish Shadow Mica TE - Rochester NY
Could not get rear locker to engage. Dealer was to fix it and
call me. Sold to another customer unrepaired.
February 2019 - Identified...
More background
I know that a dealer actuator replacement runs $3K+. I also know I may be able to free up the actuator myself. What I don't know is what is the success rate on freeing up stuck actuators. And when the big hammer method does not work, do people go the eBay replacement route...