Electrically disconnecting the front Diff - ADD models only

[Monaz]

Yeah thats a small issue...you getting pumped for the wknd away yet...? Ive been making a few extra secret weapon tweaks.

[packeteer]

very keen. BUT kinda worried that my truck is not up to the task

I only have a 2" lift, mild ATR tyres and some basic recovery gear.


ps. we should take this discussion elsewhere rather than mess up this thread

[RonBacardi8]

Anyone have current photos on this mod?
And has anyone done this on a V6?

[10 luxxxx]

Yep done on my v6 no worries at all not much to take a photo of just 2 wires and a switch.

[Diegothecat]

Hey

I have heard that it is possible to do a low range 2WD mod but I cant find any ionformation on here at all. Iv spent a fair bit of time searching but there is definitely no results for the term "Low Range 2WD MOD".

Could someone please point me in the right direction.

Thanks Ben

[dute]

Its there some where but it can only be done ADD system on the SR5 hiluxs.

[Diegothecat]

Thats fine by me, mine is a SR5

[Batman]

Here it is...

http://www.newhilux.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1290&hilit=electrically+disconnect+add

[dute]

Thats the one I was looking for thanks Batman.

[Diegothecat]

Awesome thanks guys..

[jap]

Take your front prop shaft off lol

[dute]

Jap will you stop sniffing the high octane petrol, I think it’s starting to cloud your mind . . .

[jap]

The snozberries taste like snozberries

[dute]

The snozberries taste like snozberries

[Diegothecat]

The snozberries taste like snozberries

Love that movie

[BCH]

this is the wiring diagram I worked from so that the custom rocker light comes ON (as a warning) when the front diff is disengaged http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg23 ... ng-001.jpg

[Diegothecat]

Just to reiterate

All you need to do is.....

1, Remove the glove box and locate the 4WD ECU, located on the LHS of the glovebox and mounted on the side of a supporting metal structure of RHD vehicles. It has a green plug going into it.
2, To test you have the correct ECU disconnect the plug and then engage 4WD, with the ignition on no 4WD light should be on.
3, On the green plug there are six (6) wires coming out of it. Locate the black wire, check my shed profile and have a look at the photo of the plug and the wire in question.
4, Cut the black wire, solder two lengths of wire (a few feet long, or long enough to reach your desired switch position), one to each cut end then connect the lengths of wire to a switch to complete the circuit.
5, Fit the switch in your desired position. Replace the glovebox.
6, Hey presto you now have a manually disconnectable front differential.

Hope this helps if not them PM me and I will send you some more detailed info.

Cheers,

Steve.

Thanks Batman (never thought Id ever say that)

[mow44u]

That Wiring Diagram, along with the instructions makes the install a breeze. Just installed mine with the Custom Rocker switch.

Thanks BCH for the diagram. For the Benefit of everyone, ill Post it here:

[shanno]

What size wire did everyone use?

[Diegothecat]

I wouldn't have thought that there was any need for a relay on the switch as there looking at the wire size used it couldn't be the actuating cable but more likely a relay signal wire. In short you would be putting a relay on a relay.

Just my thoughts.