The JDM TOD is turned off when in 2wd so there would be no wasted energy going to the front at all - surely this is what the trooper does too - so no need for locking hubs at all?
i have a contact in japan now for spares so i will as how much for a TOD box to ship to the states - taking into account they are £5000 or $10,000 to replace new do not hold your breathe but maybe 2nd hand will be cheaper
EDIT
right just been and had a good look underneath - it has the SOTF front axle with the motorised transfer box 4wd selector as fitted to the Rodeo and Frontera - so coupled with a TOD off switch its extremely better than the standard TOD only model - no electrics either the front axle is vacumn operated like the Rodeo and Frontera - the fuel economy difference at 60 mph in 2wd i get 27 mpg in TOD i get 22 mpg - same bit of road same revs same conditions etc
cheers
Steve
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