I've searched this site up and down and can't find anyone one with a 2001-2002 4Runner with a lock-right installed and I was wondering why? Is it possible? Thanks.

 

Why ask why? Put one in and you'll love it!
I love mine, on the trail and on the road and on the snow!
Cheapest best investment ever to an offroad vehicle.

 

Well, actually I have one on order, but every place I've looked only goes up to the year 2000, but the axles in '96 to 2002 are the same, right?

 

yes, it should all be the same... SHOULD

please update us as you progress...

 

Thats what I was thinking, it "should" be the same. And the piece "should" be here on Monday, so I'll post back up here after I get it installed.

 

Yes. Please keep us up to date on how this goes for you. Lots of us 01/02 guys are interested in how it works for you.

 

i dont know why it wouldnt be....when i ordered my lock right, i ordered it for a toyota 8" v6....that is your rear axle.

 

Yep, thats what I have, I ordered a 1620, is that what you have?

 

did you go with the lock rite or the no slip diff?

 

Here is a great bit of info off the aussie locker website.... Their products kick butt!!!

:FAQ
If only installing one locker should I install in the front or rear?

If a vehicle has an IFS (Independent Front Suspension) system then the front installation will result in a dramatic increase in 4WD capability. This is because all IFS vehicles have very limited suspension movement (wheel travel and articulation) resulting in easily lifted wheels and a loss of front traction. Installing a front locker will solve the deficiency

A front installation will usually yield the greatest improvement in off-road capability. This is due to the general requirement of increased in traction under hill climbing or rock crawling. Under full climbing conditions, due to the angle of the vehicle, the rear wheels carry a much greater weight (weight transfer) and therefore, the front carries less weight and tends to break traction very easily

We "Do Not" recommend the installation of a locker in the front of a vehicle that will be driven on icy highways in 4WD without manual hubs.

Im running one in the front of my bronco.... front lockers are an amazing upgrade!!!!

 

That sucks......no front locker for me!

 

Ditto!...that counts me out as well!..damn!

-B

 

That eliminates me too. Wonder why?!? I wouldn't think 'highway' turns would be sharp enough to bind anything?? Speed thing maybe?

 

Probably could put you into a slide and you lose steering when the wheels began to push.
Notice they made it sound fine for the rear, just not the front (where the steering is).
......still sux!

 

go ARB. you'll never go back.

in 2001, toyota discontinued the e-locker and began the ATRAC stuff. maybe that's why it doesn't go beyond the 2000 model year. maybe the automatic locking effect will screw w/ the computer when it engages.

i know an ARB works fine in the 2001-2002 runners, so i don't know why a lockrite would be any different.

 

That's what I thought.....I don't think the ATRAC or VSC will screw anything up as long as I have it disabled.

Well, the lock-right came in the mail today so maybe this weekend I'll get it installed and report back here, hopefully with good news.

 

Alright, got the locker in this afternoon. As far as I can tell, it went in just like any other, nothing specail we had to do and no surprises. One thing I noticed though is that you don't need to take the abs sensors out, I was under the impression that you did for some reason, and, the 3rd member once you get it unbolted and out, sucks to get back in. It's heavyer than it looks. And, the only other thing that bothers me is, we marked all the back lash when we took it apart, then when we put it back together, got everything lined up, but when we took it for a drive, it felt like there was a little more play in the gears. Is that normal? Anyway, I can post pics, but it looks the same as every other locker install out there, but if anyone wants pics I have them. Now its time for a drink.

-Simon

 

Simon
that is great that you got er done! Let us know how it acts on the street and on the trail.

 

Yes!!!! I would like to hear about it, I have one on order and should see it at the end of the week, I would like to know what to expect, I have an '01 runner, any tips on installation. I have enevr messed with diffs before.

 

I went out for a drive last night and tried some pretty tight turns, it went just fine, some very little jump if you give it too much gas in the turn but thats it. I haven't got to take it off road yet becuase of all the snow we have here. As far as the install, I hadn't ever taken a 3rd apart before either, but its not too bad. Drain the diff, the axel shafts are really easy to take out: There is a little pin on the back of the drum the dissconnect the e-brake cable and then unscrew the brake lines, and remove the 4 bolts on the back of the drum and pull them out a couple inches. Mine came out really easy. Mark the drive shaft when you unbolt that, I just had some white out to mark things. You might want to take the drive shaft off the front too just so you have more room to work under the truck. The 3rd member is heavyer than it looks, it helps to have 2 people there. Once you get the 3rd out make sure to mark everything you touch. It makes things a lot easier on the re-assembly. The key things to mark are the bearing adjustor rings (the ones with all the holes in them) and mark the ring gear when you unblot the 10 or so bolts on the carrier. Once you get the locker in, put everything back together just the way it was, fill the diff, bleed the brakes if you have too, I didn't have too, put the tires back on, and go for a test drive.