What exactly do you mean it kicks in and sends you through the window? If it "kicks in" you would experience a "power slide".

It's actually a really cheap fix....but will require some skill.
The third member, or carrier needs to be removed from the rear axle. That's where the easy part stops.
You then have to disable the 3rd member, remove the LSD and replace with an open carrier. You can probably pick one up dirt cheap on craigslist, through this forum or a junkyard. You then have to rebuild the 3rd with the new open carrier. Rebuild kits run about $100.

Another option, see if there is someone on here that would be willing to trade their open diff for your LSD diff. No need to rebuild and you could probably make a few dollars in the deal, since the LSD diff would be more sought out than an open diff.

Good luck.

You can find a full write up on rebuilding a Toyota 3rd here:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/

 

Hmm.

It may be even cheaper, though not easier. If you completely take apart the third member, you'll be holding the clutch pack in your hands. Just put it back together without the clutch pack, or maybe without a spacer so they don't contact firmly. Ta-da, open diff.

But seriously, the lsd shouldn't affect shifting. Are you sure that's what you want to do?

 

I have a LSD on my truck and I have never experienced what you are talking about, and I've smashed on the gas pretty good from time to time. The LSD doesn't just "kick in" it's always there.

 

LSD's in our trucks don't engage...they are mechanical and are ALWAYS on. Your "kick" must be from something else like the transmission or something. Could you describe it better?

 

i agree with sony but if you want to get rid of it, the cheapest and easiest solution would be to swap the entire rear axle assembly with someone who has a base truck with an open diff.
i get the feeling you're just going to get used to it though.....

 

will a ls rear end go in the front houseing? where is the 4wd connected and disconnected? this is probably really retarded.

 

It won't really do much for you up front, and I think the front's may lock in 4wd, i know I have a hell of a time turning on trails in 4x4 (which is why it doesn't get used much)

And the transfer case will lock the two together (front and rear) it is not like an AWD car w/ the center diff. If that is what you are asking

 

The hard time turning is from the lack of a center diff...all 4x4 Tacoma's come with an open front diff from the factory.

 

Damn thats right, sorry i didn't even think of that, an thats my bad.

I wasn't thinkin when i made that post, thing is i knew that too

 

i have had several trucks with front end lockers im not worried about how hard it will be to turn can the lsd be installed in the front? and will it still function?

 

No, the front and rear ends are completely different, you'll never get a rear lsd in the front. Not even close. I don't know of any source for a front lsd, but I think several guys here are running lockers, that's probably your best bet.

 

6shooter is correct in saying that the best way would be to swap with another truck.

your kick may be coming from your foot...
is the truck new?

you may need to get used to the fly by wire system on the accelerator pedal.

 

yeah that post makes no sense. If it's sending you through the window, then you're getting some sort of violent loss of speed, which the LSD wouldn't do.

 

There is a much easier and way more fun fix to your problem. Just drain your rear diff oil and replace it with "normal" 90 weight. Then go to walmart at about 3 in the morning and do about twenty donuts clockwise in second gear at 5000rpms, and then twenty counterclockwise. It will eat all of the fiber off the disks. You'll know it's toast when you get a one tire fire when powerbraking it. Go home and change the oil again, good to go. If it grenades, take it to the dealer and get a new one. Oh and watch out for light poles.

 

yeah I dont see how the LSD could suddenly just want to slow down your car like that...

 

newtaco, are you really refering to the VSC and not the LSD. The LSD is a Limited Slip Differential and VSC is the Vehicle Stability Control.

Not all Tacomas have VSC but it is an option that kills power to the engine when wheel spin is detected.

I have it on my Infiniti and I despise it! When it activates, the vehicle stops and you keep traveling as an object in motion remaining in motion until you are restrained by your seatbelt or the windshield.

In my Infiniti, there is a switch that allows you to turn off the VSC....I don't know about the Tacoma.

 

I think you hit the nail squarely on the head...

 

There's no vsc off switch for my 05, but if you click on my sig and go to page 3 I figured out a way to disable it. You're right though, that's probably what it is.

 

Thanks guys i know it sounds weird but maybe it is the vsc! I didn't think i had that option but im going to double check. And i guess i explained it wrong, it's more like a sudden loss of power but my vw had it and it wasn't so drastic but maybe thats just how it is. thanks again.

 

Perhaps you have an "auto LSD." That uses brakes to prevent differential wheel spin, and it might fit your description (loss of power, no VSC.)

If so, that should be quite a bit easier to disable, if we all pull together as a team.

 

Auto-LSD is part of the VSC/TRAC package, so if he has the Auto-LSD it could still be VSC/TRAC. Sounds like Traction Control to me.

 

For those of you that are more mechanicly inclinded than me, what would be involved with getting rid of my lsd? I hate it so much! I never had a vehicle with it and i should have done more research but everytime i get on my truck a little from 1st to 2nd it kicks in and almost sends me through the window.

WHAT!! :lol::lol: I can't believe all the seriouse replies to this thread. "sends me thorough the window"
You must be driving an 08. Hard to believe people have been nearly flying through windows the last 4 years without someone somewhere saying something!


Oh god Im gona sleep good tonight:clap:

There is a much easier and way more fun fix to your problem. Just drain your rear diff oil and replace it with "normal" 90 weight. Then go to walmart at about 3 in the morning and do about twenty donuts clockwise in second gear at 5000rpms, and then twenty counterclockwise. It will eat all of the fiber off the disks. You'll know it's toast when you get a one tire fire when powerbraking it. Go home and change the oil again, good to go. If it grenades, take it to the dealer and get a new one. Oh and watch out for light poles.

Oh yeah totaly being serious here ^^^^^Do that:clap: