Toyota original factory fitted diff locks

Submitted: Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 09:08
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I am currently looking at buying a 2000 100 Series Landcruiser with original factory front and rear locking differentials. Has anybody had any experience with these, good or bad?

Thanks in advance.
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Reply By: Kiwi Ray - Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 11:57

Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 11:57
Hi There
I have run the genuine diff locks on 3 cruisers in the last 12 years and am yet to have any problems.
I did a few years ago use them in a winch challenge and they did what was asked.
The way the system works is fool proof and to a certain extent control by an ECU
There ony draw back is they do not act ( engage / disengage ) as quick as air lockers my new truck will arrive with factory lockers
Ray
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Reply By: apriti00 - Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 12:18

Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 12:18
I have the factory locker in the rear of my 100 and never had a problem, only downside apart from it being a bit slower to engage (which really isn't an issue) is that it can't be engaged in high range. Sometimes I would like it when playing in the mud or on the sand in high range.
Cheers Walter
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Follow Up By: Gerhardp1 - Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 13:13

Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 13:13
Don't know how they block it, but would be fairly easily hacked, I imagine. Just a wiring modification?

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Reply By: andymitch - Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 15:37

Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 15:37
I have a '93 VX which has factory locks front and rear, generaly no problem although the rear one siezed up through lack of use. Suggest that you activate them regually
Andy
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Reply By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 16:42

Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 16:42
I have a mate who works at a toyota dealership and runs airlockers on his cruiser and reckons that the toyota setup is far better, no o rings for starters, or the need to run a compressor
Shane
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