[LCML] Was: Aussie Lockers Now: E-Lockers.

[Mike Trippett]

John,

Here's the info I found on wiring...the alternate schematic shown
towards the bottom of the page looks similar to the one you linked:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/electric_locker/

To be honest, I haven't had the time to actually nose around in it much.
I've got the pumpkin, 70 series long side shaft, a '78 axle to rebuild
and put it in, but that's where it sits.  I think I'm waiting on getting
funds together for Longfields and a knuckle rebuild.

Out of curiosity, anybody know how difficult it is to convert an elocker
to cable?  Doesn't seem like it should be too difficult, but I've said
that before. :)

Mike Trippett #8270
Albany, OR
3x40's and a trailer...
 
-----Original Message-----
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:22:10 -0400
From: "John V. Casale" <johnnyc300 at gmail.com>
To: Land Cruiser Mailing List <lcml at tlca.org>
Subject: Re: [LCML] Was: Aussie Lockers Now: E-Lockers.
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I do not have nearly as much experience as you guys do running an
e-locker
as I just installed mine this winter, but it wasn't too difficult to
wire
up, nor was it difficult to clean the actuator and it works perfectly
fine
with unknown mileage.  It's the 9.5" e-locker ( rear ) out of a FZJ80
that I
installed in my FF 60 rear axle.  I used a DPDT switch from 12 Volt Guy
and
the wiring diagram from inchworm:
http://www.explorerforum.com/tdavis/zuk/locker.jpeg

In my research prior to installation, I did not read much about
electrical
problems with the lockers, only the splines twisting on the long spline
side
and preventing the locker from disengaging.  It definitely seems that an
ARB
is 'better' than the e-locker because of that spline issue.

One thing to note, when wiring up the e-locker without the stock
computer,
you can engage the locker at any speed, which could be disastrous.  I
always
make sure to tell the passengers not to touch any switches in the truck.

Sincerely,
John V. Casale

Rochester Institute of Technology '11 - ANSA + ISF
Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity - Fall '06

Cell: 518-387-9496
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