jeepmanmike

I was stuck in the sand a couple weeks ago and was pissed to find out my front diff was not engaging, freakin ADD system, well been reading Alot and have found that I would like to bypass the ADD system and add Asian hubs. I have found a set in a junkyard on a 1988 4runner, Now I have not been able to find if it is possible to install them on a 1997 just up until 1995. So is it possible?

tried4x2signN

according to Downey, you're SOL... Unless you buy a whole hub assembly from one with manual hubs

or there is aftermarket... @$1,700 IIRC...

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I'm sorry man but your thread title cracked my ass up - "Asian" hubs.
I'm not bashing you by any means, I just had to laugh at that though.

I have since fixed it for you.

I know there has been a lengthy discussion on here about this very topic but I honestly cannot remember the outcome...let me try and find it.

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Here's the thread I was thinking of.

If you do a search for "add conversion" you will find a TON of reading in addition to that thread.

Might be worthwhile reading that stuff before diving too far into it.

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jeepmanmike

, I even google'd it and copied and pasted Asain hubs, oh well. I appreciate the responses, I had read the thread you posted, but they are talking about a 1993 4runner which is compatible with the Aisin hubs. I understand that I need to disable the add system, I can pull that apart and put on a hose clamp and put her back together. I am not really interested in bolting in removing and installing an entire third member.
Now bear with me here, I dont think the differential is on the donor truck anymore anyways, but this is what I am looking at, I can get the Aisin locks for $40 each, how much more of this would I need to remove and replace, in order for this to work, thanks for your time guys. JMM

camo31_10.50

would you be able to get the hubs and such off of an early tacoma with the manual hubs????

jeepmanmike

I doubt it, Toyota's in junk yards down here in South Texas are few and far between, if they roll they are pulled thru here on there way to South America. Was surprised to find these hubs.

camo31_10.50

LOL!!! well just because you live down there....don't mean you can't get parts shipped to you buddy

ORRR ROAD TRIPPPPP!!!!!!!

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www.yotayard.com

I like that thread I link'd to mainly because it talks about the pro's and con's of doing the swap and what you actually accomplish - the tech info will probably not match up very well though.

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waskillywabbit

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Get a locker.

VSU_4runnin

simplest, cheapest way is a manual hub conversion, youll need 2 hubs, 2 spindles, and 2 new axles. the only downfall is you loose abs. however ive heard some people get an increase in mpg's and its so much easier on your axles, they won't always be spinning

jeepmanmike

Thanks I will see what I can do, I cant stand the abs anyways, seems to kick in at the worst times.
Also, waskillywabbit funny you should come on and say get a locker, I was looking @ your site and noticed locking hubs was not a option on 1996 and up 4runners. Thanks guys JMM