ABOUT LUNCHBOX LOCKERS
I’ve been reading Four Wheeler for more years than I can remember. My first adventures off-roading started with a ’61 VW Microbus then on to a ’68 VW Bug. I’m not sure if my off-roading technique was fearless or insane. Maybe a little of both. In 1986, I bought my first 4x4, a Bronco II. Having matured some and with the Bronco II being my daily driver I kept my exploits to the mild trail-only side. My ’96 Dakota 4x4 (bought with 95,000 miles on it), also a daily driver/work truck, saw a few trails. When the rear differential started making noise I had it swapped out with a rebuilt unit containing a limited slip. I did not know that the lunchbox locker existed at the time.
In 2017, I bought a new Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Sport. As I understand it, the traction control works by applying the brake to the slipping wheel, allowing the wheel with traction to drive the vehicle forward. Am I wrong? I’ve also read in Four Wheeler that adding a limited slip or a locker in the rear will not cause the computer any problems or confusion for it to throw errors.
I’m still interested in going off-road on easy trails only. I have no interest in taking
