rimpainter.com

Everything I need from a 00 Runner with 60K miles, shipped for $460. Yay or nay?

Should I buy it?

Thanks!

(Includes electronics)

Spectre

I think I would go gor it

defigh

I'll take it if you don't want it

transalper

Yes! That is a hell of a deal. I paid $470 for parts for my retrofit and would have preferred to swap in an entire axle rather than modify the housing. Plus you can sell your axle.

rimpainter.com

I wonder what I could get for it?

(This is useful info in convincing my wife )

4x4Lamm

Yeah, you can't get any other selectable locker for less than that.

Lamm

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

My only concern would be that the axle is warped or bent considering the rig had roof damage it seems like it was a rollover and those have a tendency to mess things up like axles. Even with no guarantees of it not being damaged it seems like a very good deal idealistically w/ shipping. You'll never know til you try but I'd get some kind of assurance the axle isn't bent/warped before I slapped down my hard earned money. Definitely use a credit card so you could at least dispute the transaction should you get duped.

My pennies cause you asked.

rimpainter.com

I thought of that too Brian. Good point.

00Runner

I don't think you're going to find a better deal than that. If the axle's warped just do the housing mod on your existing axel housing. You would still be getting a good deal.

rimpainter.com

I might have to have a wrench-a-thon if I do this. I have never messed with a rear axle before.

I know there is a ton of talent in Phoenix, so I am not too worried. Plus this is not my daily driver...

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

I'm sure you can handle it with some help. What about the ECU and the wiring harness etc. That would be the part that would scare me, I could handle the mechanical, but the electrical...

rimpainter.com

Oh yeah, that too.

sschaefer3

Yes that is a very good deal, ASSUMEING it has the same ring and pinion as your current front diff.

E-Locker autos had 4.30's and Manuals has 4.10, but most non-elocker autos had 4.10's.

My e-locker had 4.56's to make it even more confuseing.

rimpainter.com

Oh crap. So since this is a limited Auto it has a 4.30 ratio??

00Runner

Phong's write-up makes the wiring look pretty straight forward.

On another note, the Runner's not your daily driver?!

rimpainter.com

No, its a hard core trail rig.


just kidding.

My wife and I carpool, so I get to drive the 12-second Accord every day. We save the gas-hog for road trips and camping.

00Runner

Steve,

Do you know which 4Runner models came with e-lockers and 4.56 gears? Was it only the 4 cylinder engines?

rimpainter.com

So it sounds like I better get the code off this 4Runner before I jump in to a pool with no water...right?

sschaefer3

See what the junk yard wants for the 4.30 front diff. ADD diffs are more of less worhless. While it's out, have someone install a Tru-Trac or an ARB RD-90.

4.30's would be a nice Ring and Pinion to have.

sschaefer3

http://www.vibratesoftware.com/html_...es.htm#4Runner

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