Changing my open diff rear end to a locking diff rear end.

cmd83

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Hello. I am happy to have found this site after posting this on Reddit and being directed here. I got my 2020 with 14 miles on it for a steal so I jumped on it. The only thing I wish it had is a locking rear diff for the winter or any other time I need more traction. I can pick up an entire rear end from a junkyard for 1300 or so. Do I need anything else? I have found a replacement center console with the added diff lock button. Would the plug already be there? I assume these trucks are pretty much built the same and then just options are added as I can see all of the 4x4 and other lights on my dash that just don't get lit up since I don't have those things. Anyway, if anyone has done this, I would love some insight. Thanks in advance.
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You wont have any of the wiring needed and will have to splice in the factory locker harness. Lots of people have thought about this but its a pain in the ass.
 
 



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