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This is a discussion thread titled "Detroit Locker for Tundra", within the Engine & Drivetrain forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
Does anyone have a Detroit Locker for their 4x2 Tundra? Would like a LSD or Locker, so just need your input.
I too am looking at one of these options. Before you decide, ask yourself what you will really be using your truck for. If you go offroad alot, or drive in the snow or bad road conditions, you may consider a locker. For mostly onroad driving you would be better off with a LSD or even a locker that you can manually engage when you need to. A locker on the road is going to make turning a real pain, as well as increase your tire wear. You will also hear a poping sound as it engages and disengages. I really want an ARB air locker but they are costly. I think dyogim is running a detroit or eaton locker in the rear. You may want to send him a message and get his opinion.
uh...why on earth would you want a detroit in the rear of a 4x2? unless youve got a massive turbo capable of eating a limited slip, a detroit is serious overkill. the truck will handle funny in the corners, and when the locker lets loose in a turn, it'll make a huge BANG noise.
the lsd is possessed of much better road manners...a detroit is an offroad part that is able to run on-road without too much incident.
uh...why on earth would you want a detroit in the rear of a 4x2?
To get traction. A limited slip has its advantages but seem more suited for a race vehicle because it distributes the traction evenly. on a 2wd truck espically in an offroad situation you want the wheel with the most traction being able to slip. This helps prevent a 2wd truck from getting stuck easier. If you dont mind a clicking noise on the street when you make a turn then I say get the freakin locker, and yes powertrax is good my buddy has one in his 2WD and he has stopped in places and started moving again where I have gotten stuck with one wheel spinning. I am going to get one as well.
uh...why on earth would you want a detroit in the rear of a 4x2? QUOTE]
To get traction.
that's not quite what i meant. drop over to pirate4x4.com, there are some very good descriptions of the behaviour of the detroit lockers. they are undoubtedly the strongest widely available automatic locker, however there are other options which will outstrip the offroad capabilities of most people's 4x2 tundras (unless you're racing it) without the lovely pavement characteristics of an autolocker meant for offroad use (the detroit doesn't "click" LOL). unless you're racing in the desert or on the beach all the time and really putting the truck through low-traction hell or high horsepower, there's no reason to get an offroad autolocker that's capable of being driven on pavement instead of a limited slip (or light duty autolocker) that's capable of performing offroad.
that's not quite what i meant. drop over to pirate4x4.com, there are some very good descriptions of the behaviour of the detroit lockers. they are undoubtedly the strongest widely available automatic locker, however there are other options which will outstrip the offroad capabilities of most people's 4x2 tundras (unless you're racing it) without the lovely pavement characteristics of an autolocker meant for offroad use (the detroit doesn't "click" LOL). unless you're racing in the desert or on the beach all the time and really putting the truck through low-traction hell or high horsepower, there's no reason to get an offroad autolocker that's capable of being driven on pavement instead of a limited slip (or light duty autolocker) that's capable of performing offroad.
-sean
What about the Detroit Elec-Trac locker? Its an LSD and when you press a button its a fully locking differential. I dont know if they carry it for our Tundras though.
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what about those Pre-Runner Tacoma's? dont they have something similar to the elec-tronic locker which is the RR Diff. Button? Why could the 2wd Tundra's get one?
I read some where that the Tundra's rear axle and non-Rear Locking Tacomas have a different axle. The Tacoma's with the locker have an actual 8" rearend while the others have an 8.4" rearend. I could be wrong, and I wish I was because it would be a lot cooler to have the Toyota electronic locker in the rear of my Tundra.
I read some where that the Tundra's rear axle and non-Rear Locking Tacomas have a different axle. The Tacoma's with the locker have an actual 8" rearend while the others have an 8.4" rearend. I could be wrong, and I wish I was because it would be a lot cooler to have the Toyota electronic locker in the rear of my Tundra.
Why does it seem so possible, Sorry but I dont know.
Why does it seem so possible, Sorry but I dont know.
As far as I know the 4x4 Tacoma, Prerunners, and all Tundra's use the same rear axle. From what I have heard, the electronic locker wasn't offered on the Tundra because the driveline was too powerful for it. The RR Diff button someone talked about on their prerunner Tacoma is the button for the rear locking differential. It is only available on 4x4 Tacomas and Prerunners with the TRD package.
Detroit Locker for Tundra
Linear Mode
