Should I pay 800 dollars for an e-locker?

[maverickhawk]

I am slowly building an expedition rig. I watch c-list everyday. It has been over a year since I've seen an e-locker for sale within 500 miles of where I live. I found one at a local yard but their prices are based on insurance market value. Example, when I asked about a 5spd with everything for a conversion from automatic, they quoted me $2200! I bought a replacement automatic from them for 300.
Back to the e-locker, the same truck has one. The quote was either 8 or 850. Talk about sticker shock. Having only delt with these trucks for a little more than a year what I have seen is a price range of 4 to 600. I passed on one last year that was on a rolling " rust free" frame. It was listed for over 2 months.
I just don't know. The wife ok'ed taking the money out of savings, but with my luck another one would come up cheaper next week. Or I will pass on this one and not see another one for six month's and it will be $1200 and rusty.
Everyone's opinion is welcome.

 

[Brilliant]

yes, you're paying a small premium to have it now, and put it out of your mind.

" It has been over a year since I've seen an e-locker for sale within 500 miles of where I live. "

 

[97t4r81]

Too much, if you pay then that means the market value is increasing and we all have to pay more. Bargain and barter $650 drum to drum w/ everything can still be found. Look too for a hashed ltd w/locker buy whole, take what you need, sling th rest. Good luck

 

[infamousRNR]

[MENTION=115799]maverickhawk[/MENTION]

i paid about $700 all said and done. drum 2 drum axel, OEM harness from tacoma, RR button and computer.....

 

[maverickhawk]

I'm leaning. Thanks guy's. I hope we get more opinions to get a feel for today's market. Just for the record I am passing up an opportunity to buy a complete 5spd conversion setup for $600. For an expedition rig the e-locker makes sence. With my supercharger the 5spd would be more fun.

 

[JBurt]

For that price you're in the neighborhood of the arb. No housing modification and it's a stronger locker. Also selectable. Just my $.02

 

[maverickhawk]

Too much, if you pay then that means the market value is increasing and we all have to pay more. Bargain and barter $650 drum to drum w/ everything can still be found. Look too for a hashed ltd w/locker buy whole, take what you need, sling th rest. Good luck

Real,real tempting. I found a 99 auto with sport hood & e-locker that has "blown head gasket" for $2500. I already used my opportunity to blow one apart at the shop where I work. Last summer I bought a rolled 98 for $500. Took me almost 7 days to get everything I wanted. Not to mention I have two storage units full of parts that don't sell well in this area.
The wife keeps asking me if I want to visit a place where it's just like a hotel, and the people there would like to talk to me about my problems. Maybe they can help me! I just dunno.

 

[3rdgenfan]

I was in the same boat. Then one day I found complete axle and front matching clamshell for $500. Drove an hour and brought it home. I have maybe around $600 in mine with wiring, switch and all. It pays off to be patient some time.