how do diff drop spacers work

jlohr · 12-04-2007, 02:00 PM

im lookin under my truck because i have to put some on...and it looks like after i add the spacer the cv angle will still be the same because there are other bolts that look like they hold everything in the same place.. so how does this work.. anyone have a pic on an 02 4runner with it installed?

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AndYota · 12-04-2007, 02:13 PM

If you have a 2nd gen, the front diff is held on at 3 points. The diff drop spacers go on the 2 rear points and pivot the diff housing down, thereby making the CV angle less severe. I installed mine and my CVs are much happier.

But if you're a lucky owner of a newer model, I'm really not familiar with how they work, but it can't be that much different.

Andy

Nate08 · 12-04-2007, 02:18 PM

They go in on the arm bracktes of the front differential. It really does push down the angle.

jlohr · 12-04-2007, 03:02 PM

if im looking at the right think i dont see how it would change anything they are bolted in place...

jlohr · 12-04-2007, 04:02 PM

or can someone please take a pic of theirs so i can just get this done and go wheeling... thanks to anyone who can help out

Bighead · 12-04-2007, 04:05 PM

From the Sonoran Steel website:

Nate08 · 12-04-2007, 04:12 PM

Note the smaller spacer from Steve.

frodin1 · 12-04-2007, 04:50 PM

Is there an issue, or did you just need to know how they worked?

jlohr · 12-04-2007, 07:10 PM

no thanks guys i got it now... just wasnt sure how they worked but now i can see it pushes it down ...on my truck it looked like the bolts in the last pic went all the way through so i didnt think it would lessen the angle

Ultraman V · 12-12-2007, 09:25 AM

Just installed my diff drop kit on my 96 last night. I'm running a 3" Revtek lift kit and the previous owner didn't put on the diff drop. So, our local 4wheel parts place had the Revtek driff drop kit in stock. I already had my skid plate off so it only took about 20 minutes to install. I was amazed at the smoother angles in the cv's now, it looks a ton better. Great mod for $25.

Nate08 · 12-12-2007, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultraman V

Great mod for $25.

Very cheap insurance. Not saying you can't still break your CV's, but it's alot harder to if you have a diff. drop.

12-04-2007, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
AndYota Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM; Former NW Montana boy. Posts: 562	If you have a 2nd gen, the front diff is held on at 3 points. The diff drop spacers go on the 2 rear points and pivot the diff housing down, thereby making the CV angle less severe. I installed mine and my CVs are much happier. But if you're a lucky owner of a newer model, I'm really not familiar with how they work, but it can't be that much different. Andy __________________ ------------------------------------------------ Driveway occupants: 1994 4Runner SR5 V6, 186,000 and going strong. 2007 WRX Wagon, the baby. 1988 Grand Wagoneer, the new patient. ------------------------------------------------ Last edited by AndYota; 12-04-2007 at 02:14 PM.

12-04-2007, 02:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nate08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 647	They go in on the arm bracktes of the front differential. It really does push down the angle. __________________ Nate [/font] Suspension: Tundra TRD Fronts w/ Dual 3/8" "TerraBull" spacers: 2.5",Trekmasters, LC's/OEM LC Shocks: 3.5"... Performance: 4" Deckplate, TrueFlow Air Filter, ISR Mod... Shoes: 285/75/16 Nitto TG's, OEM 16x7 (6 spoke)... Armor: Stubbs Sliders... Exhaust: 18" Magnaflow SIDO, Magnaflow High-Flo Converter, 2.5" and 2.25" piping... Other Necessities: Custom Extendable Panhard Bar, Custom Bumpstop Drop Brackets, 1" Diff Drop...

12-04-2007, 04:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bighead Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,340	From the Sonoran Steel website: __________________ Lance 2001 4Runner Limited 4X4 -- 315/75R16 MT/Rs \| MT Classic IIs \| Dual ARBs/4.88s \| (F) 5125/Tundra Coils (R) 5125/LC Coils \| 4Crawler 1.5" BL \| Aisin Manual Hubs \| Slee Sliders \| Sonoran Steel Rear Bumper \| TJM T-15 w/ Warn M8000 2004 Land Cruiser -- OME Medium Lift \| Nitto Terra Grapplers

12-04-2007, 04:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nate08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 647	Note the smaller spacer from Steve. __________________ Nate [/font] Suspension: Tundra TRD Fronts w/ Dual 3/8" "TerraBull" spacers: 2.5",Trekmasters, LC's/OEM LC Shocks: 3.5"... Performance: 4" Deckplate, TrueFlow Air Filter, ISR Mod... Shoes: 285/75/16 Nitto TG's, OEM 16x7 (6 spoke)... Armor: Stubbs Sliders... Exhaust: 18" Magnaflow SIDO, Magnaflow High-Flo Converter, 2.5" and 2.25" piping... Other Necessities: Custom Extendable Panhard Bar, Custom Bumpstop Drop Brackets, 1" Diff Drop...

12-04-2007, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
frodin1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NOW, Havasu! Posts: 1,066	Is there an issue, or did you just need to know how they worked? __________________ Pioneer HU, Audiobahn 10.100watt Sub, Sirius, Cobra NWWXST CB W/ K40, Wolo Air horn, K&N FIPK,Tokico Trekmasters,Tundra TRDs, Revtec spacers w/extended studs,Energy bushings on steering rack /front swaybar,SS front diff. drop kit w/skid plate mod,OME 890 Rears with OEM LC Tokicos,Ebrake ext. bracket, BFG AT/KO's, ProComp 1078 Alloys, Magnaflow SS muffler, Hayden 1678 Tranny Cooler, 85watt Amber fogs, 7 Way R/V plugin.

12-04-2007, 03:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
jlohr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 94	if im looking at the right think i dont see how it would change anything they are bolted in place...

12-04-2007, 04:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
jlohr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 94	or can someone please take a pic of theirs so i can just get this done and go wheeling... thanks to anyone who can help out

12-04-2007, 07:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
jlohr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 94	no thanks guys i got it now... just wasnt sure how they worked but now i can see it pushes it down ...on my truck it looked like the bolts in the last pic went all the way through so i didnt think it would lessen the angle

12-12-2007, 09:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ultraman V Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 63	Just installed my diff drop kit on my 96 last night. I'm running a 3" Revtek lift kit and the previous owner didn't put on the diff drop. So, our local 4wheel parts place had the Revtek driff drop kit in stock. I already had my skid plate off so it only took about 20 minutes to install. I was amazed at the smoother angles in the cv's now, it looks a ton better. Great mod for $25. __________________ Lance N. Vancouver, WA 1996 Taco 3.4 - 3"Revtek, 33's 190,000+

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