Factory E-Locker Upkeep

BushPig · 11-08-2008, 01:51 PM

What do you need to do to properly maintain a factory E-locker?

My (new to me) 4Runner has one --- I know the previous owner NEVER used it, as she didn't even know what it was.

Should I engage it every once in a while?

What else?

Thanks!

scuba · 11-08-2008, 02:00 PM

Sure why not...maybe just to keep everything lubed up...

Elton · 11-08-2008, 04:25 PM

yep all i do is lock it once and awhile seems to keep it working

BushPig · 11-08-2008, 06:50 PM

Sounds good - thanks!

Ron Helmuth · 11-14-2008, 01:30 AM

well it is housed in the rear diff so synthetics in the front and rear pumpkins is not a bad idea...

BushPig · 11-15-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron Helmuth

well it is housed in the rear diff so synthetics in the front and rear pumpkins is not a bad idea...

Do you recommend any particular fluid?

X-AWDriver · 11-15-2008, 09:34 AM

I'm using Redline in my diffs.

BushPig · 11-15-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

I'm using Redline in my diffs.

Which Redline is it? 75w-90?

Jay204 · 11-15-2008, 02:55 PM

Just make sure to engage it once in awhile....my friends tacoma came from the US and the rear-locker was never used...and it seized up....800$ for a new one!

BushPig · 11-15-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay204

Just make sure to engage it once in awhile....my friends tacoma came from the US and the rear-locker was never used...and it seized up....800$ for a new one!

Yeah - good call.

I tested the e-locker the other day - I know it was the first time in a long time that it was used, as the previous owner never used 4WD --- I had to get a little forward motion to get the e-locker to engage, but it seems to work great. Definitely a sigh of relief on my part.

Tacoclimber · 11-15-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BushPig

What do you need to do to properly maintain a factory E-locker?

Wheel a lot.

misterzee · 11-15-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BushPig

I had to get a little forward motion to get the e-locker to engage

That is perfectly normal. Same action on the disengage. a little turn to the left or right will help it in quicker.

dbcx · 11-15-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BushPig

Do you recommend any particular fluid?

https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/svg.aspx
I can help youget it at cost also if interested.

Rock Slide · 11-15-2008, 07:24 PM

x2 on amsoil.

I just changed over my diffs, t-case & trans all to amsoil. Great stuff.

Gerdo · 11-16-2008, 07:03 AM

The only way to keep your e-locker working properly is to go offroading and use the locker!

JK

Lock and unlock once in a while.

Meterpig · 11-17-2008, 12:24 AM

Do the grey wire mod so that you can engage without throwing it in 4H or 4L. You will be surprised who much you can get around with just the locker.

Jay204 · 11-17-2008, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meterpig

Do the grey wire mod so that you can engage without throwing it in 4H or 4L. You will be surprised who much you can get around with just the locker.

My friend did that with his tacoma, works great!

11-08-2008, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
BushPig Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 102	Factory E-Locker Upkeep What do you need to do to properly maintain a factory E-locker? My (new to me) 4Runner has one --- I know the previous owner NEVER used it, as she didn't even know what it was. Should I engage it every once in a while? What else? Thanks! __________________ -BushPig Imperial Jade Mica '99 Highlander - V6 4WD w/ Manual + Rear Diff Lock

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scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wherever My Truck is, California Posts: 3,023	Sure why not...maybe just to keep everything lubed up... __________________ GO BOLTS!! 91:THUMPIN TRUCKIN LIFTED AND LOCKED WRECKED 86 2x4In the crusher since 09/08 I have bad luck Spring Break Much? http://www.yotatech.com/f15/spring-b...und-up-158664/ Pacific Crawlers UltimateYota

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Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toledo,Oregon Posts: 9,239	yep all i do is lock it once and awhile seems to keep it working __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto mom 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

11-08-2008, 06:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
BushPig Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 102	Sounds good - thanks! __________________ -BushPig Imperial Jade Mica '99 Highlander - V6 4WD w/ Manual + Rear Diff Lock

11-14-2008, 01:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ron Helmuth Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver metro area-CO Posts: 723	well it is housed in the rear diff so synthetics in the front and rear pumpkins is not a bad idea... __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 4wd 3.4/5 spd Factory Rear Locker/Rear Diff Breather Extension LT265/75/16 Nitto Terra Gs- AR767s Old Man Emu springs- 881 fronts/891 rears Old Man Emu shocks- N91s fronts/ N86 rears All Pro Off Road sliders/ARB "Taco" bumper Redline Tuning hood struts -prop rod now useless! TrueFlow Air Filter fed by airbox deckplate mod Rear wing custom painted in body color (white056)

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11-15-2008, 02:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jay204 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 162	Just make sure to engage it once in awhile....my friends tacoma came from the US and the rear-locker was never used...and it seized up....800$ for a new one! __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 175k 10K HID Phillips SS 7.2 (ordering next week) Volant CAI JDM Tail-Lights JVC KW-AVX810 DVD

11-15-2008, 07:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 1,732	x2 on amsoil. I just changed over my diffs, t-case & trans all to amsoil. Great stuff. __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Headlight Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD I.S. Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, Hella HID 4000s, Tint, Black Pearl Emblems, Clear Corners, TRD Decals, JBL Door Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod, Ashtray Mod, Mud Flap Mod, Rear Diff Breather Mod

11-16-2008, 07:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
Gerdo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SouthWest Littleton, Colorado Posts: 706	The only way to keep your e-locker working properly is to go offroading and use the locker! JK Lock and unlock once in a while. __________________ 2000 4Runner Sport, 3.4L, 5 Speed, Custom Front Winch Bumper, Opened intake, K&N Airfilter, BFG A/T LT265/70R16, Bilstein Shocks, FreeFlow Exhaust, Poly Rack Mounts & Swaybar Mounts, Tundra TRDs up front and OME 891s out back. ToyTec Panhard Bar Drop. SS Front Diff Drop. Home-built 2x2 Sliders. See My 4Runner!

11-17-2008, 12:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
Meterpig Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parker, Co Posts: 61	Do the grey wire mod so that you can engage without throwing it in 4H or 4L. You will be surprised who much you can get around with just the locker.

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