Re: TOY: electric locker or air locker??

[Karl Bellve <Karl.Bellve@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Which is better? Sort of like the Pepsi versus Coke argument. Both are
still colas!

I think they are about the same price within a hundred or two. Although,
you could potentially get the electric locker much cheaper. I bought my
front FJ80 locker for $225. Mike Fox just bought a rear 4Runner electric
locker, complete with axle, for less than $300. So, if you are willing
to wait and watch what people are selling on EBay, or locally, you could
get a very good deal on an electric locker.

Electrics can be expensive or cheap. I picked up a locker ECU for $25. I
also built a relay box for $25 to control the rear. Running wire could
be another $20, plus the one part of the factory harness ($25). And then
a switch.

You don't have to get another housing but you will need to modify your
rear housing. If you go the electric locker route, I have a 1985 housing
already modified if you want to buy it.




TOYOTAFOURWHEELN@aol.com wrote:
> 
> for you that have these setups i have just a few questions....1st is which 1
> would be overall better??   2nd is.....i know the air lockers are expensive
> but are the electrics??? 3rd.......if i went with an electric locker, would i
> have to completely switch my rear axles and housing over to a newer 1?? i
> have an 82' truck and i am wondering this because i have my rear-end welded
> up now....i love my rear-end locked, BUT, on the road it is not to
> friendly......any info would be greatly helpful.....thanks alot
> Jeremy F.
> Fairfield,OH.
> www.geocities.com/justtoynaround    ( under construction )
> straight frame, onboard air,M8000 winch, lifted, locked, etc.etc.
> 4x4Wire.com Toyota Section http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/

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Cheers,

Karl Bellve			ICQ # 13956200
1985 4Runner SR5		TLCA# 7938 		

Old Man Emu lift, dual Toyota Electric Lockers, TJM-13 Bumper, REP8000
winch, Stout Equipment rear bumper, RS9000s, Persson Sway-Bar
Disconnects, FJ40 vented rotors and IFS calipers