Rear Locker Modification - Page 2

Regreb · 11-29-2006, 06:58 PM

Ok I did it and it does work, I even took it down the road to test it. But when the a-track+locker mod is done the locker still works in 2WD but ABS, VSC and Traction Control are enabled. So I rigged it to where I can switch back and forth with a simple wire change.
Yea I'm happy.

I'll probably do a switch inside so I can switch back and forth. If you don't care about a locked dif. with traction control do both mods. If you like having a locked dif. in 2WD and being able to do cool burn outs or donuts or some crazy Dukes of Hazzard stuff make it switchable. Done.

I'm Digging the FJ Cruiser

**Mtbcoach** · 11-29-2006, 07:21 PM

Sorry to be negative but it sounds like a great way to damage your rear end. I'll stick with the ATRAC hack, off-road only under 4mph. But, have fun in the process...

frogeye · 11-29-2006, 08:58 PM

When I had my Taco I was going to do the locker mod. But I never did. It makes sense for a 2wd to do the locker hack, I guess. I don't feel the need to get any looser in the rear in 2wd so I'm not going to worry about this one.

I will be doing the ATRAC/Locker combo hack-o-licious fo sho!

Regreb · 11-29-2006, 10:19 PM

Ok locker mod on, I did the A-Track+locker mod. Tried to go up a hill with locker ON and 4LO. Wheels spun and wouldn't go up. Turned on A-track with locker, got the vibes and it went up. They do work together but if you want the unbridled 2WD locker without traction control make it to where you can switch it back and forth. I'm gona rig a switch inside for that. The traction with it all working is insane. But the fun with the locker in 2WD without the traction control in safe environment is a blast.
Later, Will

highbeams · 11-29-2006, 10:42 PM

If you put a single pole single throw switch inline with the 2locker hack then you could turn it off and on. That way it would not affect the Ahack, that said, if you put a 3 way switch on the wires of the ahack, you would acheive the same thing. so for 2 switches, you would be able to use ahack, and 2locker different times. I could draw a schematic if anyone is interested.

Regreb · 11-29-2006, 11:06 PM

To me the locker hack is more useful, I'd do it and call it a day. I'd do a switch for the A-track+locker or stock switch.

TrAiL bUs · 11-30-2006, 06:04 PM

Just got rear link skid plate 3/16 and rear locker/atrac mod done works perfect the traction is unbelievable, this vehicle was unstoppable before, now I don't know what to throw at it. Sooo excited all I need now are some skids for underneith and rock rails from allpro.

Sunfusion
33" bfg allterrain no lift (no rubbing full lock and articulated)
16" rockcrawler rims steelys
body chop mod
rearlink skid
reardiff/atrac mod
this is the way Toyota should have produced this vehicle but they didn't so I did.

Regreb · 11-30-2006, 08:31 PM

Just got back from playing with it some more. The locker mod with the A-track+locker mod works beautifully together. I recommend it highly. I got stuck with just the locker and switched to locker and A-track and wala I moved on.
Such a wonderful vehicle.

ididntdoit5150 · 12-03-2006, 11:50 PM

any updates, how about pics

Regreb · 12-04-2006, 10:50 AM

I didn't get a chance to take it back apart for pictures this weekend, but its coming soon. I'm also going to put in a switch that looks nearly factory to have rear locker with or without traction control. I have everything, I just need to get on it.

Little update, I have everything installed and working great. I'll post pictures up this weekend and wright up some details.