Highsteer/arb or Hyd / lunchbox

[Blue31]

In the process of gathering parts for my 4runner and looking for opinions. Trying to stay on a budget.
It's an 87 4runner I already have 60/14 and the V8. No tires yet but they'll be in between 38-42.
What combo do y'all think is better high steer with an arb or full hydro with a lunchbox locker?

 

[RustyC]

What's the application? Trailer Queen or On Road use? What about hydro assist? Locking hubs or flanges?

 

[Blue31]

Trailer queen, hubs. It's going to be on leafs for now. The thought was full hydr so I wouldn't have to upgrade if I linked it in the future.

 

[RustyC]

I would go full hydraulic, weld the carrier and start saving for suspension.

 

[TacomaJD]

I would go full hydraulic, weld the carrier and start saving for suspension.

Ding ding ding!


My rig was leafs front, linked rear when I bought it, but had full hydro in the front. The when I got it linked earlier this year, it was much more simple since the hydro steering setup with hi steer was already in place!

 

[mikeyg79]

screw the locker. weld it

 

[BNBOFFROAD]

i like my full hydro/ARB setup locked when ya need it but i can make a turn in 20 turns less then my buddies that are welded or have a full time locker but thats just my two cents

 

[TBItoy]

I wouldnt' run a lunchbox locker in a 60 front. They always seem to fail under hard trail use (granted it may take several years...)

I vote full hydro and weld, and use the money saved to upgrade shafts.

 

[BNBOFFROAD]

I wouldnt' run a lunchbox locker in a 60 front. They always seem to fail under hard trail use (granted it may take several years...)

I vote full hydro and weld, and use the money saved to upgrade shafts.

truth buddy had one it didn't last long

 

[June dog]

In the process of gathering parts for my 4runner and looking for opinions. Trying to stay on a budget.
It's an 87 4runner I already have 60/14 and the V8. No tires yet but they'll be in between 38-42.
What combo do y'all think is better high steer with an arb or full hydro with a lunchbox locker?

Full hydro steering and weld the carrier. If your running a 205 twin stick the transfer and use front dig in tight turns. I wanted to do a locker instead of welding mine. Hated the thought of it being welded in the front. That was the best money I never spent. For a all out woods trail ride I think it's a total waste of money to put a locker in the front. (Just my opinion)