Locker and cutting the bed sides

[ZPDFJ]

I have a few more things on my longterm list for this build but the two most important now are:

1. rear locker
2. clearing the fenders


1. I have a V6 rear with 4:88 and a limited slip. If I wanted to go with an aussie locker, I assume its straight forward normally, but what about the limited slip? Does that make it more complicated?

Get this?

Aussie Locker XD-20830 8" r.g. - Aussie Lockers - Welcome to Torq Masters Home of the Aussie Locker

2. I am pretty sure the rear wont stuff. I would love to pay someone for a flatbed, but I am on a budget, so I guess I hack the fenders out a bit bigger. I am wondering if anyone has any tips here? I am not sure how easy it would be to just start cutting it up.

Here is a photo of both my rear and the clearance situation:

Bed situation:

Rear end

 

[Hilux]

Depends on what limited slip you have...

Some ltd slips you can take the case apart, remove the clutches and springs, and install a pocket locker... The old full floater 14 bolt had a case you took apart and you could bolt a Detroit into it. That's why that one was so cheap... It was a completely different locker that used the factory carrier.


There is a Jeep one that the name escapes me that does that. But I don't think there are many others that do that.

The only way you have a limited slip that MIGHT work is if you've got some sort of Supra hybrid type thing...

But if you've got a Auburn or some other, you'll need a new carrier.

 

[ZPDFJ]

hmmm

Thanks for your input. I guess I will have to tear into it . I am a little too inexperienced when it comes to diffs to know what I am looking at though. I will have to take a look at the bed sides and see what I can do..

 

[Devil's Slide Doug]

Are those factory 4:88's or a re-geared v-6 diff? I was unable to find an aussie locker model for my factory 4:88 v-6 diff and went with a lock rite (similar to the aussie) instead. As far as trimming is concerned, flex it on a ramp and go from there. You might be surprised how little needs to be cut. I only needed to trim the front of the fender opening and then used a heat gun to reform the plastic stone guard around the cut sheet metal. I used tin snips and then bent the lip inside to look like stock for the front fender.