Hi Sven, are stock axle and tie rods strong enough for front locker? Anything changed? I'm thinking of a cheap e-ton elocker since I don't wheel hard and still got 33ish tires.
I broke 4 factory CV axles before buying a set of RCV cv axles. I have not broken an RCV axle, supposedly, RCV will replace the axle for free if I break one. My feeling is the front locker and bending tie rods are somewhat independent. I seem to bend tie rods when I come down hard with the front wheels turned. Knock on wood, I haven't bent a tie rod in 12 months, been more careful
@@LionRunner I was waiting for the Marlin Crawler long travel setup before buying the RCV axles. Marlin Crawler (or Total Chaos) would require 2" longer axles than stock. Gave up waiting and bought the stock length RCV axle - some regret that I didn't go long travel (Total Chaos or Marlin Crawler) with longer axles at the same time
@@svennorman9138 I see. Since mine is also my daily driver I might not go long travel. I guess I have to keep $2K for the axle + labor in addition to front locker cost. :-)
4.56 gears. Wow that’s big. How’s the mpg’s now ? How much did the front locker cost ? That would really help out the 4Runner for sure ! Peacefrom510 .
Is this a SR5 or a different model? I’m thinking of getting a SR5 and adding lockers down the road. What are your thoughts on them? Do you use the locking differentials a lot?
Getting the SR5 and adding the lockers is the most cost effective approach. TRD offroad in this video - came with rear locker from factory. I use the rear locker often, front locker rarely. Difficult to steer with the front locker on. I use the front locker when climbing a step then turn it off to gain control of the steering again. Any video I posted after January 2019 has the front locker.
Very nice👍🏽 What kind of front locker you have? I'm wanting to put 4.88 gear and rear lockers but if I can put also on the front that would be great. Thank you.
4.88 would be a good choice for 34 inch tires and larger. I did the east coast gear swap, they send the front and rear diffs to you then you send your diffs to them for partial refund. Good time to install a locker when you are doing the gear swap. I have the stock electronic locker in the rear and added the ARB air locker on the front.
Did the East Coast gear swap - order the new assembled gears from them, change then send back 3.73 stock gears for refund. No mechanical issues with the gears. 4.56 was perfect for 35 inch tires, should have done 4.88 since I went to 37 inch tires afterward (4.56 is a dog with 37" tires)
The locker I am running is linked and listed below. I am running 4.56 gears, 37 inch tires. 2003-ON FRONT 8" DIA. RG, IFS, 53MM BEARING ID 33 (1.31") 30 3.91 & UP RD111 www.4wheelparts.com/p/arb-toyota-8-inch-ifs-tacoma-fj-air-locking-differential-rd111/_/R-BHWQ-RD111
@@Intentsrig I have gotten better at not bending tie rods. Tending to crawl rather than send it - bends fewer tie rods. Had two tie rods that bent bad enough that I had to change them in the field. Had two other tie rods that bent but still drivable (discovered during alignment)
I run the rear locker more often than the front locker. Climbing the first rock in the video, had both lockers on. Tight corners are challenging with the front locker on so I only turn it on when climbing an obstacle.
I love how when any other vehicle that’s not a Jeep climbs easily through hard stuff, and jeep owners just keep looking like O.O haha
Great 4Runner and videos in all! Really loving that Shrockworks rear bumper only.
Great video as usual! The water drop in is the best part when in doubt power out!!!!!!!!!
Nice! Jeeps were looking at you like...JEDI master!
That severe off camber part though :O
Liked and subscribed. What size are those tires? They look awesome 🤩
Well done!
Hi Sven, are stock axle and tie rods strong enough for front locker? Anything changed? I'm thinking of a cheap e-ton elocker since I don't wheel hard and still got 33ish tires.
I broke 4 factory CV axles before buying a set of RCV cv axles. I have not broken an RCV axle, supposedly, RCV will replace the axle for free if I break one. My feeling is the front locker and bending tie rods are somewhat independent. I seem to bend tie rods when I come down hard with the front wheels turned. Knock on wood, I haven't bent a tie rod in 12 months, been more careful
@@svennorman9138 thank you so much for the info, really appreciate it. I will definitely see on RCV axle.
@@LionRunner I was waiting for the Marlin Crawler long travel setup before buying the RCV axles. Marlin Crawler (or Total Chaos) would require 2" longer axles than stock. Gave up waiting and bought the stock length RCV axle - some regret that I didn't go long travel (Total Chaos or Marlin Crawler) with longer axles at the same time
@@svennorman9138 I see. Since mine is also my daily driver I might not go long travel. I guess I have to keep $2K for the axle + labor in addition to front locker cost. :-)
Looks effortless 🤣
4.56 gears. Wow that’s big. How’s the mpg’s now ? How much did the front locker cost ? That would really help out the 4Runner for sure ! Peacefrom510 .
The gear change didn't change my gas mileage, was watching closely - still getting around 13.5 mpg. The front locker plus compressor was $1500
Is this a SR5 or a different model? I’m thinking of getting a SR5 and adding lockers down the road. What are your thoughts on them? Do you use the locking differentials a lot?
Getting the SR5 and adding the lockers is the most cost effective approach. TRD offroad in this video - came with rear locker from factory. I use the rear locker often, front locker rarely. Difficult to steer with the front locker on. I use the front locker when climbing a step then turn it off to gain control of the steering again. Any video I posted after January 2019 has the front locker.
Very nice👍🏽
What kind of front locker you have?
I'm wanting to put 4.88 gear and rear lockers but if I can put also on the front that would be great. Thank you.
4.88 would be a good choice for 34 inch tires and larger. I did the east coast gear swap, they send the front and rear diffs to you then you send your diffs to them for partial refund. Good time to install a locker when you are doing the gear swap. I have the stock electronic locker in the rear and added the ARB air locker on the front.
Did that gear swap make a helluva difference for around town? Seems to have helped on the trail!
Did help the engine shift smoother on the highway.
How are the 4.56 gears treating you? Thinking about going the same route due to power loss.
Thank you
Did the East Coast gear swap - order the new assembled gears from them, change then send back 3.73 stock gears for refund. No mechanical issues with the gears. 4.56 was perfect for 35 inch tires, should have done 4.88 since I went to 37 inch tires afterward (4.56 is a dog with 37" tires)
Great Video!! I have the same Rig. What front bumper is that??
Shrockworks front bumper
@@svennorman9138 Thanks looks really good!
Can u send the link where to buy the front locker. I got the daul arb air compressor. Just need the locker thankyou
The locker I am running is linked and listed below. I am running 4.56 gears, 37 inch tires. 2003-ON FRONT 8" DIA. RG, IFS, 53MM BEARING ID 33 (1.31") 30 3.91 & UP RD111 www.4wheelparts.com/p/arb-toyota-8-inch-ifs-tacoma-fj-air-locking-differential-rd111/_/R-BHWQ-RD111
Which shop did you use to install the ARB locker and do the regearing?
Duggys garage in Houston
Would you say you have broken/bent more tie rods since installing the locker?
Not sure tie rods bending is directly related to the front locker. For sure, the front locker has wrecked 4 cv axles
Sven Norman Damn. How have the tie rods been holding up? I only had 270’s on my 4runner when I had it but never had any issues.
@@Intentsrig I have gotten better at not bending tie rods. Tending to crawl rather than send it - bends fewer tie rods. Had two tie rods that bent bad enough that I had to change them in the field. Had two other tie rods that bent but still drivable (discovered during alignment)
4runner arb airlocker electromagnetic wheeel
Awesome - just curious - did you also have your rear locker engaged or just the front?
I run the rear locker more often than the front locker. Climbing the first rock in the video, had both lockers on. Tight corners are challenging with the front locker on so I only turn it on when climbing an obstacle.
@@svennorman9138 did you keep the stock rear locker or did you put the ARB one?
@@renatoshehu7902 Stock rear locker
Crazy how little the front end doesn’t flex
Hey! I need to know what bumper is on that 4Runner?!
Front and rear bumpers are both Shrockworks
Do you have a part number or link for the ARB front locker?
2003-0n Front 8" diameter RG, IFS, 53mm bearing ID 33 (1.31") 30 3.91 & up RD111
Thanks I’m undecided on doing it myself