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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Auburn, WA.
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The rear locker hack
From reading here I see the FJs rear locker can only be engaged while in 4low with the 4WD model.
Thanks to a friend who dug up this article, as I knew it could be done, I just did not have it bookmarked since my '91 4Runner does not have a locker. But I have an FJ on order, and may do this mod down the road. Here is how to make the rear locker work in 4 high also. http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=10 Not sure if the FJ will be the same setup or not, but the above is for both Tacomas and 3rd gen 4Runners. __________________ Corey '07 FJ Cruiser, '91 4Runner is gone ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, custom rack goodies, so much more, see my website My Forum - My Website - My Rigs Build-up - Roof Top Tent - Video Of My Penthouse |
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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The same thing should work on the FJ. It is still pin 8, the wire color has changed to white/light blue.
I don't know why anyone would need a locker in 4 high or 2wd though. |
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Chandler, AZ
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__________________ Kevin Patterson '96 LX450 '84 4x4 Mini '73 FJ40 Copper State Cruisers #007 "We have come to the conclusion that we can run our car over any road that a man can take a team of horses and a wagon, providing we can get traction." Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, 1903 |
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Sep 2006
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I know this is an old thread but has anyone done this on an fjc yet? Were there any probs. thanx
Bigun... |
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Laval, Gatineau (Québec)
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In slippery condition it could be great to use the H4 w/ rear locker to back up with less torque on the wheels... Going forward in L4 is not a problem, just select the 2nd or 3rd speed on the tranny.
__________________ www.fjcruiserquebec.com + BJ70, 34" TSL, 2 Detroit Locker, 4,56:1, Newfields, Winch + BJ70 33" Mud, ARB bull bar, winch. http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u57/FJoyBJoy/ |
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Shell Beach, CA
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The locker is perfect
When you are in the sand the best thing is to have all of those tires driving so this is perfect. I can actually drive in 2 wheel just about anywhere with the locker engaged. It is even more impressive in 4 hi, I dont use 4 lo much in the sand I prefer tire speed to max traction.
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Texas
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Rumor - the newer serial number FJ don't need the hack - come from the factory in working condition.
__________________ Zeek 2007 FJ Cruiser 4x4 2004 Z06 Corvette 1989 Corvette Past Owner 1971 FJ40 One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions. |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Rolla, MO (UMR)
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won't this void the warranty.....?
lunyou __________________ McCain/Palin '08 1968 FJ-40 - 4.3 Chevy V6 and 3 spd*PICS ADDED(JUNE 01, 2008) 1985 FJ-60 - SPEEDY -My DD settin' on 33s and a rusty frame -parting out 1986 FJ-60 - is now topless THE BUILD UP |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: КЫРГЫЗСТАН
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I seriously doubt the next time any service is done that someone is going to check the locker to make sure it only functions in four low. |
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grown up MOD
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In 80's land this would be called the 7 pin mod and was invented by Cdan. I think after doing it you will find that it is an extremelly useful mod to a 4 wheel drive. It allows you the driver to have more control over the vehicle in situations where lo might not be necessary but the locker can come in handy. Great to read this can be done on the FJ. A neat little truck is just becoming neater.
__________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer |
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Auburn, WA.
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This is for just the e locker being able to use it at any time. 2WD, 4WD high range, instead of only in 4WD low the way Toyota has it now. Also known as the gray wire mod with Tacomas. __________________ Corey '07 FJ Cruiser, '91 4Runner is gone ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, custom rack goodies, so much more, see my website My Forum - My Website - My Rigs Build-up - Roof Top Tent - Video Of My Penthouse |
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