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Looking to get a rear locker

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by migx333, Apr 10, 2020.

  1. Apr 10, 2020 at 1:08 AM
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    migx333

    migx333 [OP] New Member

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    As the title says
    THe next thing on my list is a rear locker

    I wanted to get some opinion from you guys

    I do have the LSD on my 2005 Tundra TRD


    my options for aftermarket are:

    1. Harrop E-Locker (I like this because its electric and would have less chances of failing on the road)
    2. Arb air locker (better locker from what I read that gives better traction but its an air locker so a lot more things can go wrong on the road)


    Any insight / advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Apr 10, 2020 at 8:31 AM
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    Darkness

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    Go with he Harrop and let us know how it goes!

    Long ago I also wanted a locker but the idea of an air locker and a little o ring holding 100+psi in my diff never sat well with me. There wasn't an electric option back then or I would have gone for it.

    I've seen a few guys have good success with the ARB but if you browse around off road forums enough you'll see failures too.

    Edit: looked into this locker, sounds like if you're doing rock crawling it has a disadvantage because it needs some tire rotation before it engages. It also disengages when hitting reverse. I thought TJM also made an e locker but now I dont see it.
     
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  3. Apr 10, 2020 at 12:35 PM
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    -6" RCD lift in front. -Custom leaf springs in rear 4" lift. -17" race line, raptor wheels. -35" Goodyear Duratrac. -4.88 gears. -ARB rear air locker. -ARB air compressor and tank. -Custom front sway bar quick disconnect -Custom one piece driveshaft -Black Oak Led 40 watt ditch lights.
    I have a rear arb air locker and I love it. IMO it is the one up grade that gives the most bang for your buck to increase off road capability. I understand the argument of more things can go wrong when relying on an air compressor to engage your locker. On the other hand I've heard too many stories about e lockers failing. I decided to go with ARB because they have the strongest Locker on the market and I liked idea of having an air compressor on my truck, which I use all the time. I also like that the air Locker is selectable and can be turned on and off with just a flick of a switch. Doesn't matter if I'm going forwards backwards or driving at freeway speeds.
     
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  4. Apr 10, 2020 at 1:26 PM
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    migx333

    migx333 [OP] New Member

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    after reading, ive been leaning more towards harrop since I won't be doing the rubicon trail or anything crazy. So I'd want something more for long term reliability

    Thanks!
     

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