TOY: Re: Toyota 4x4 Mailing List V1 #235

["Randy Burleson"<randii@xxxxxxx>]

> I got tons of pics and the front diff has been put 
> through its paces. I just haven't written up anything yet.
C'mon! This is GREAT tech... 

> I think a new article would be better than a revision 
> of the old article. Here is why:
> 1) Rewired the rear relay control box to work with a 
> FJ80 dash switch.
> 2) Wired a 4Runner Locker ECU for the front locker to 
> work with the FJ80 dash switch.
> 3) Installed a hi-pinion locker in the front axle.
> Clearancing had to be done.
Yep -- sounds like more than enough for a second article. Certainly linking
them across makes great sense.

> The rear locker comes with a skid plate...not very beefy. 
> The front one doesn't. I haven't hurt either locker after
> dragging the axles across rocks.
I'd still want to skidplate them, just because of the replacement cost! You
got a great deal first time around...

I still haven't had the chance to tear into one of these on my bench -- I like
their simplicity and strength, but my ARB's are already paid for and installed,
so unless I have to start from scratch any time soon, I'll stick with what I
have...

Any progress on adapting the bigger FJ80 knuckle balls, Karl?

Randii