So for the past couple months i was under the impression my 95 prado had a rear locker. I thought this because it has the rear locker light on the dash cluster and I had never seen that on other 70 series cruisers i was looking at. I figured someone just stole the switch at port which I was told happens. Today though I was told that all the prados have that dash light, and after climbing under the truck I don’t see any electrical boxes so I’m guessing I don’t have the locker. Is there anything else I should look for to tell? And if I don’t what’s my best option for getting one as I’d really like to have one.
95 Prado Rear Locker
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GTSSportCoupe
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LSPV (load sensing proportioning valve). Basically its a rod that runs to a variable brake proportioning valve. Idea is that as the rear of the vehicle lifts under braking, it transfer brake bias to the front (tires with traction).
I disconnected mine and permanently set it to maintain constant 'level' bias. I found braking sucked while off road steep descents otherwise.
I disconnected mine and permanently set it to maintain constant 'level' bias. I found braking sucked while off road steep descents otherwise.
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I’m lifting the truck this weekend so probably a good time to disconnect it. Any tips?
GTSSportCoupe
2LTE abuser
I don't want to recommend anything that may compromise your braking safety. So probably the best thing to do for now is fabricate a little extension that matches your lift height. When I first lifted my LJ78, I just cut a piece of flat bar and drilled four holes to raise the rod at the axle 2" to match my lift. Something like this (not my picture, but all I could find is this 80 series):
