Rear Locker + ATRAC

[Tankota]

MissFJ previously said:

Damn, I was just out-searched (kinda like out-witted)! He even updated it in July. Weird. Stickied now

LOL.. for some reason people just seem to ignore him.. He's got that cloaking device on too much. He's also the one responsable for the $60 ATRAC upgrade that everyone uses now. So he's two for two.

He's got ideas on the $83 cruise control add in, and which wire to try modding to allow the locker to be turned on in any mode too, just need somebody to try them. I've already got Cruise and I don't need a locker other than in 4 low so somebody can try those..

[DigableKid]

PRCruiser previously said:

that the locker and the a-trac are 2 different system. So Im looking the schematics of the skid control ecu wondering how to make this possible...if tits possible.

Tit is possible!!hehe.

[PRCruiser]

DigableKid previously said:

Tit is possible!!hehe.

hehehe I meant "it's". That happens when you talk Spanish and type in English.. You should read my horrors...errors on MSN messages.

[1983FJ60]

Tankota previously said:

I've already got Cruise and I don't need a locker other than in 4 low so somebody can try those

I'd like a locker in hi-range, but the truck is a full time 4wd, so I can't get the desert runner effect unless it was a part time 4wd AT.

I saw the mod back a while ago, but until recently didn't have the testicular fortitude to do it.

[rhettdog]

Alex is 2 for 2.

[chrisngrod]

Thanks for posting the information. Now if someone could discuss the possibilities of motor swaps... I could put my mechanic to some use. In the Spyder they swapped everything from 2zz's to v-6s.

This is a mod for the weekend.

[Tankota]

chrisngrod previously said:

Thanks for posting the information. Now if someone could discuss the possibilities of motor swaps... I could put my mechanic to some use. In the Spyder they swapped everything from 2zz's to v-6s.

This is a mod for the weekend.

Now why would you want to swap the moter on the FJ? Just get the URD supercharger kit with intercooler and water injection, and your butt will be stuck to the back of the seats.. Just ask Demello.

[moby33]

bigbill25 previously said:

Hmmm. Now why does Toyota not allow them to be on together as stock? There has to be a reason...

--Bill

I'm not sure it's a good reason, but along the same lines as Bill, I think I'm not going to mess with it. This is the first new vehicle I've ever bought and therefore I don't want to do anything that Toyota might throw back into my face to void a warranty.

If my diff blows up at 20K miles I don't want to give them ANY reason to say, "Sorry, it looks like you got a little happy w/ your wire cutters and therefore you're SOL." Granted, I highly doubt this will affect anything...but I wouldn't hold it against them if something breaks and they try and play that game. Plus, I know you can put it back and many people might not see the handy work...but if asked point blank, "Have you done any mods on your FJ?" I'm not willing to lie just to save a few bucks.

Maybe years from now once the warranty is gone I'll be a little more daring, but as of now I don't see myself needing this feature enough to justify the risk I might be taking with warranty. It would be a different story if I didn't already believe the FJ is VERY capable off-road (at least for my purposes).

For me, it's a parallel issue to the engine. I think the engine is very good now, but I would like more HP. Even if I decide to go the SC route, I'm not even going to think about it until after the warranty has expired (and by then I hope a V8 will be available). For those brave souls out there, I say good luck and please keep us posted.

[Kzoocruiser]

moby33 previously said:

"...I know you can put it back and many people might not see the handy work...but if asked point blank, "Have you done any mods on your FJ?" I'm not willing to lie just to save a few bucks...."

Good for you, Moby.
Sort of an off-topic vent here; but I am sick and tired as to the number of people I see on these forums actually boasting of how items will be removed and changed back to stock before they make warranty claims.
I'm not in the business or have to deal directly with these idiots; yet you start to wonder how many younger people read this kind of crap from supposedly 'admired' posters and perceive these deceptions as actually being something even 'approaching' above board.
Again, sorry to get up here yet our off-road sport is full of these characters who not only hurt the manufacturer's ability to provide more and better product; but promote the liberal-minded "stick it to the corporation; what do I care" mindset that has been killing this country for years.

If you have some kind of problem with how Toyota engineered or built these things; do whatever in the heck you want. Just be a 'man' (or woman) about it afterwards.

[chrisngrod]

It's still neat to explore other avenues of gaining power.

I will probably go with the supercharger... I've mentioned it in other threads. I'm not as opposed to FI as some people.