You're doing it wrong!Originally Posted by Seanz0rz
You're doing it wrong!Originally Posted by Seanz0rz
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Steve
1993 4runner, SAS, 3.0L, Auto Tranny
2007 4runner, stock. For now.
Yeah, I don't think they're the same.Originally Posted by Crinale
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Steve
1993 4runner, SAS, 3.0L, Auto Tranny
2007 4runner, stock. For now.
looks like the FJ and 4th gens have the same axle
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22213
That part I figured, just not sure if it was the same diff as the 3rd gen and 1st gen taco trd..
- Kevin
2018 Taco TRD Pro - 2.5" lift, 33" tires, everything else stock.
2012 Triumph Tiger XC - Stock
Yes, I believe it's they're all the same. An elocker from a 3rd gen 4Runner or FJ should just drop right into the 4th gen axle (with a little bit of modification).Originally Posted by Crinale
I'm not convinced that they're the same, but maybe they are. However, one reason to look for an FJC or newer tacoma elocker is to get the correct gear ratio.
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Steve
1993 4runner, SAS, 3.0L, Auto Tranny
2007 4runner, stock. For now.
Turns out that ALL '96+ 4Runners (and FJC's) have the same 8" rear diff (although possibly different ratios b/w 3rd and 4th gens). Here's a good bit of info: http://home.4x4wire.com/erik/diffs/
Tacomas are not the same, it turns out. They're similar to the Tundra, instead.
the trd tacomas with elocker have the same 8" diff... it is closely related to the old v6/turbo diff of the 1st/2nd gen 4runners. The non locker tacoma has a completely unrelated 8" diff that has a beefier casing and pinion bearing I believe
- Kevin
2018 Taco TRD Pro - 2.5" lift, 33" tires, everything else stock.
2012 Triumph Tiger XC - Stock
Ok, after further research, here's what I've come up with for ratios:
4th gen Runner: 3.727 (3.73)
FJC: 3.90
3rd gen Runner: 4.10
So we'd need to figure out new gearing either way. Maybe an air locker would be the best option after all?
The research continues...
You need to transfer your gears to the elocker carrier I would think, but I dont know if they mate up or not. Hafta google what people are doing to make it work. re-installing the gears will take a gear install set of bearings and a set up fee. Pulling the third is at least easy.