Adding Differential lock

Brand new Hilux wasn't equipped with differential lock. We need to put some new things and we gonna have awesome locks :)

When you buy universal locks you can put it by yourself. This time we gonna put lock in front and rear differential.

This was Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ 80, but for sure is the same with: Hilux, 4Runner czy FJ Cruiser. nissan patrol Suzuki Samurai and another pickups has the same build differential.

After unpacking our parts we gonna need drill 11,4mm and 1 inch screw tap.. Then I read a service bulletin of Toyota - it turned out that to set wheel alignment on bridges, I'll need a dial gauge. I added it to the list of blue thread and adhesive Teflon tape.

Also widely known that the lock assembly, replace the bearings with new - I bought a set of bearings, seals, washers and gaskets.

The second phase is the removal of the heads and cleaning bridges. Karcher invented bridges, especially in front of a lot of accumulated sludge, probably grease joints. On the photos you can see the end result - now you can eat them.

The next step is the installation - now I had to earn some extra special keys for tightening regulatory clearance between the plate and attack. Quick visit to a turner, welder, drill and special keys made​​.

Puncture bridge and tapered screw thread hole of the pressure output - On the photos you can see.

Editing basket satellites and adjusting backlash - here you need to involve the dial gauge and do it the hard to understand what the author was referring to the user. Adjusting the clearance is essential for the proper functioning of the differential - if someone does not feel able to do it yourself, you may want to hire a experienced mechanic.

At the end of the installation and connection of the compressor - pure pleasure. Kit includes pre-harnesses and pressure hoses.

No, tests, first cleaning - lock works amazingly!

After assembling the bridge and connect the compressor everything works fine!

It was worth who has ever used the lock bridge knows how he can be useful!