Upgrade from 2wd open diff
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That's simply not true. Trac locks were available at least up through 2014, they just aren't as common as the e-locker or open diff. FX4 got the e-locker starting in 09. When I was looking for a new 2012/2013 almost every 4x4 on a dealer lot near me had the 3.55 e locker. It was ~ $450 upgrade (MSRP) from the standard open rear (3.31 I think was standard). The 3.55 LS was something was over a $2000 upgrade from standard. I've read that the migration to e-lockers over LS was largely due to the ABS/traction control systems, not sure if that holds any water or not.
but as far as the OP, the newest rear axle that's a direct bolt in fit will be from 1996. It would be cheap, but very little chance a 23 yr old TL would be any good. Then the rest of the axle is of condition as well.
but as far as the OP, the newest rear axle that's a direct bolt in fit will be from 1996. It would be cheap, but very little chance a 23 yr old TL would be any good. Then the rest of the axle is of condition as well.
They may have been available, but extremely hard to find in a used axle. Anything older than 10 years would require a rebuild just due to age and from sitting around, so yes I stand by what I said that a used axle would not be any less expensive, and would probably cost much more than just putting in a new carrier.
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They may have been available, but extremely hard to find in a used axle. Anything older than 10 years would require a rebuild just due to age and from sitting around, so yes I stand by what I said that a used axle would not be any less expensive, and would probably cost much more than just putting in a new carrier.
They may have been available, but extremely hard to find in a used axle. Anything older than 10 years would require a rebuild just due to age and from sitting around, so yes I stand by what I said that a used axle would not be any less expensive, and would probably cost much more than just putting in a new carrier.
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OK, go find a rebuilt axle, with a LS, plus the labor to install it including 4 wheel alignment and show us that it is less than the $1000 to install a Tru-Trak. When I say rebuilt, I mean all new bearings, (carrier, pinion, axles), new brake lines and hoses. The question was, would it be cheaper to swap axles and answer is NO.
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OK, go find a rebuilt axle, with a LS, plus the labor to install it including 4 wheel alignment and show us that it is less than the $1000 to install a Tru-Trak. When I say rebuilt, I mean all new bearings, (carrier, pinion, axles), new brake lines and hoses. The question was, would it be cheaper to swap axles and answer is NO.
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OK, go find a rebuilt axle, with a LS, plus the labor to install it including 4 wheel alignment and show us that it is less than the $1000 to install a Tru-Trak. When I say rebuilt, I mean all new bearings, (carrier, pinion, axles), new brake lines and hoses. The question was, would it be cheaper to swap axles and answer is NO.