No worries, I was like you before I actually drove trucks with the E-lockers. Now I am left with a rear 97 FZJ locking diff(180,000 miles), and an 01 Tacoma locking diff (92,000 miles) sitting in my garage (both needing bearings). Toyota replaced my Tacoma rear diff (with a new one) 10,000 miles ago and it still is sticky. As is the rear in my FZJ which I changed myself with a new one, which also sticks. They are ~$900 with the TLCA discount new from Toyota. Just make sure you have the e-lockers engaged before you get stuck so the splines can line up for them to lock.
Sort of off the topic, but...
Thanks for chiming in with this concern...No, I have not personally used the e-locker in any of my trucks in the past. I recognize the ARB as a great product, but at this time would like to try the e-locker. The typical problem areas with the ARB seem to be centered around the air supply to the third failing (usually install related) or the seal/o-ring in the differential leaking (not common, but still shows up once in a while). The e-locker may be slower engaging, but for my use I can deal with that. If it sticks, I can likely fix it without major drama. I'm also stuck on staying as Toyota-centric as I can...for no better reason than "I want to."
Regarding 35s, it is not likely in the foreseeable future that this truck will see taller than 31s, at least until I run through the first set of tires. This will likely take a few years. I am aware of the possibility of twisting the splines and sticking the axle in the e-locker, it is unlikely I would have to worry about it, though.
Last reason...The e-locked third can likely be resold for what I purchased it for. To resell an ARB I would take a significant loss. This would change of course if I were regearing right away, but I'm not.
Back on topic... (Sorry...)
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