AISIN Manual locking hubs
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Singtoe
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Yes, The output shaft is smaller on the Manual hubs. Is it weaker then ADD. Don't know but ADD axles break all the time. Usually in the differential.
The plus is - If it Manual locker breaks, your not stranded. You can unlock the hub and drive on.
If the ADD breaks, your stuck till you fix it.
IntoTheVoid
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This thread is simply amazing and a extraordinary write up. Thank you!
I really want to do this.
But I got a few questions and it is probably some stupid ones.
I have a manual 5 speed, would it be different in doing this to my rig?
If there is, what would I have to do differently?
Thanks.
I really want to do this.
But I got a few questions and it is probably some stupid ones.
I have a manual 5 speed, would it be different in doing this to my rig?
If there is, what would I have to do differently?
Thanks.
Singtoe
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This mod will work on all 3rd gen 4runners. - Even 2wd models.
thorridder
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ok so im going to ask and you all will probably EXPLODE but i dont care. why are you doing this?? what is the advantage? on my 81 LC its a pain in the a** to get out all the time to lock and unlock the hubs, same when i had my 86 PU. i love that i can just throw it in 4WD and go, get out of what i just went through, then back in 2WD.
Singtoe
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The advantage - No wear and tear on the cv joints and spider gears. Less rolling resistance. less parts to produce vibrations. Better MPG's (ever so slightly).
The disadvantage - The output shaft is smaller then the ADD but if you wanted the axle to break, I would want it to break at the hub as opposed to having it break at the in the diff housing.
My deal is that during the winter, I keep my hubs locked all the time. I let the ADD do its job that way, I don't have to get out of the 4runner to lock my hubs in bad or inclement weather.
During the spring, summer, and fall time I keep the hubs unlocked and lock then when I go off roading.
The disadvantage - The output shaft is smaller then the ADD but if you wanted the axle to break, I would want it to break at the hub as opposed to having it break at the in the diff housing.
My deal is that during the winter, I keep my hubs locked all the time. I let the ADD do its job that way, I don't have to get out of the 4runner to lock my hubs in bad or inclement weather.
During the spring, summer, and fall time I keep the hubs unlocked and lock then when I go off roading.
SCRunner12
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I have a question for the removal from a Tacoma. There is a 95 and 96 Tacoma at the local pick n pull and I'm going tomorrow in the hopes of finding some manual hubs. I would disconnect the spindle from the upper ball joint and the lower ball and all accompanying attachments. Will the CV's just slide out at that point? I'm hoping to get it all out tomorrow morning as it is half price so it should be $65 for everything granted the Tacoma's are 4wd and have manual hubs.
t4r4life
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need 35mm socket for the axle but yah they should come out with a lil tug.
SCRunner12
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Thanks Eric, I got a 36mm socket, but may need to get a 35 tomorrow morning. If the 2 tacos that are there have manual hubs I plan on taking the hubs and spindles as one and pulling the Taco CV's as well. They Taco's haven't been picked yet so I may get lucky. If the both have manual hubs I'll pick you up a set. There also is a 01 taco which I will look for a locker.
t4r4life
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try to pick up the ant unit, taco whip ftw!!!
SCRunner12
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Will look into that. I have a Taco attenna in my garage that I got for free. Might have to see what else I need.
steezemcqueen
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The 35mm axle nut is not present on the manual locking hubs. I believe is a 12mm bolt but i could be wrong. Its a 12mm on my 91 pickup.
jmt2404
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You are correct, there isn't an axle nut with a castle washer like on the stock cv's. There is a C ring/clip though and another washer behind the c ring/clip. If you have ever replaced your upper ball joints its the same ring/clip that is holding the ball joint in the spindle assembly. The manual hub part is bolted onto the hub by (6) 12 mm nuts though. Maybe a 10mm I am not sure though. You will need a 10mm to take off the cables on the back side anyways though. $65 for everything would be awesome. Hope they have them, thats a killer deal.
I have a print out somewhere for toyota of the complete break down of the axle assembly somewhere. It is complete with part numbers and all for toyota. Ill dig around and see if I can find it and post it like I was going to to begin with.
I have a print out somewhere for toyota of the complete break down of the axle assembly somewhere. It is complete with part numbers and all for toyota. Ill dig around and see if I can find it and post it like I was going to to begin with.
00_4runner
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These have been added to my never ending list of mods to do 
SCRunner12
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Well no manual hubs. They had 2 4cyl tacos but they were extra cab. I'm bummed, but the price would have been $130 since this place didn't accept the half off coupon. Might be going back for a E-locker axle though...
SCRunner12
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Just the hubs or the whole set up? I've seen you over on TTORA you've got a nice build.
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