2 cheap and easy A-TRAC hacks

[High-yo-silver]

Where is the darn $%*&%$^%!^# Tylenol and my box of tissues????
Man I could feel the love in this thread so much I know have a splitting headache...
Anyhoooo... I just ordered my switch from TRD yesterday, a year after this whole thing started. Interestingly enough, I have my FJ since November 2006 so I am very anxious to see if the A-track and locker will work together without me doing further mods, otherwise, I am for it in a heart beat since my wheeling gets me places where getting stuck is part of the fun.
But after all this reading, still no real test with result on the a-track/locker mod, or I totally miss a post here and there. Anyone can confirm on this?
As far as "cheat" "steal" "warrantie" and all the crap... if you are serious about 4wheeling and actually do it, there are no such thing. Mods a part of the game.
And one more word, this forum is to share information, and good imformation needs to come from both sides (good-bad) so we can make our own educated choices, so thanks to all for participate.

[etch111]

High-yo-silver previously said:

Where is the darn $%*&%$^%!^# Tylenol and my box of tissues????
Man I could feel the love in this thread so much I know have a splitting headache...
Anyhoooo... I just ordered my switch from TRD yesterday, a year after this whole thing started. Interestingly enough, I have my FJ since November 2006 so I am very anxious to see if the A-track and locker will work together without me doing further mods, otherwise, I am for it in a heart beat since my wheeling gets me places where getting stuck is part of the fun.
But after all this reading, still no real test with result on the a-track/locker mod, or I totally miss a post here and there. Anyone can confirm on this?
As far as "cheat" "steal" "warrantie" and all the crap... if you are serious about 4wheeling and actually do it, there are no such thing. Mods a part of the game.
And one more word, this forum is to share information, and good imformation needs to come from both sides (good-bad) so we can make our own educated choices, so thanks to all for participate.

Absolutly works great.. It will not , however, allow your veihcle to walk on water or gaurantee safe passage to the promise land

[hunden]

OK so I did the hack, but it only works when I hold in the switch??
Am I doing something wrong, should I just go get a toggle switch?
Thanks

[Kansas Law Dog]

hunden previously said:

OK so I did the hack, but it only works when I hold in the switch??
Am I doing something wrong, should I just go get a toggle switch?
Thanks

Did you buy factory switch 84988-35060? If you did, then check to make sure the plug is inserted all the way and secure.

[High-yo-silver]

Well, I got it done in 2 minutes. I was able to just pull the blank switch cover. The connector was attached to it in the back, put in the switch and voila! Works great.
Proce have gone up a bit though. $60 at TDR with shipping and all, versus $75 at the dealership
Thanks to all for the info.

[hunden]

Kansas Law Dog previously said:

Did you buy factory switch 84988-35060? If you did, then check to make sure the plug is inserted all the way and secure.

I tried it with a momentary switch and it only worked when I pushed it in, so I added a toggle switch and now it works, but only when the switch is turned on.

[mowryj]

anyone know if your fj doesn't have a rear locker can the dealer install a factory one? because the atrac hack says it needs that for it too work. mowryj@email.com thanks

what is difference electronically and mechically for the fj with and without a rear locker? is is possible to get a locker installed and then atrac will work?