axekick

UPS just dropped off my front 5.29's from J.T. at justdifferentials.com I put them in the rear a week and a half ago with the help of ZUK and his site. I love driving it with the new gears but I can't use 4wd. I took out the front driveshaft to prevent any problems.

Now, I have everything I need to install them, but if I wait a week I could order an Aussie. I have one in the rear already, but it would be pretty badass to be locked all the way around. I just have to be able to install it before school starts. Then I have to go up or through something with it!

I'm Stoked!

fillsrunner4

Just pull the rear back out and put it in front and weld the rear


Then you could do it now

TORTIS

iTrader: (1)

locked up is very very very good.

axekick

Ha! great idea! Exept I still have IFS front . I guess if I waited long enough I could save for a front axle.

Maybe next summer. I'll have graduated. Then what? Nothing but time

axekick

Yeah, without the rear locker there was no sense in getting on any slippery incline without serious momentum. Just the rear made a huge difference. Both are probably real nice. I'm doin it!

Jay351

Lockers are amazing! I can make it up obsticals with EASE in 2wd but before the locker I couldnt make it up in 4wd...

904_runner

^ haha, i just stomped my buddies pathfinder with his open/open and mine locked in the rear. I had bald tires in the back and his were near brand new. I made it over stuff in 2wd he couldn't make it in 4wd!

ZUK

iTrader: (1)

That IFS will be under a greater strain with a front locker. Your steering will be easier offroad with an open front...your arms will appreciate it and your steering box will be cooler.....that rear locker is what gives you the best bang for the buck...that and 10 psi tire pressure
ZUK

904_runner

yup, im happy with my 3wd!

Jay351

x2! 3wd is good enough for me... for now

axekick

All right, good advise. After all, one of the rear wheels is always on the ground and it will be pushing. What do you think about the truetrac? Is it possible that it will contribute to better offroading enough to be worth the price considering my setup and situation?

Just for the sake of curiosity, if I put a truetrac in it could I run 4wd all the time?

So now I'm strongly considering doing it this weekend and leaving it opened.

904_runner

no cannot run 4wd all the time.

I say you wheel it with the locker in the back and the front open for a while, you might not need the front

axekick

Okay. Open it will be. I opened the box. It's funny. It looks like they have been setup. There's marking compound on the ring and a pattern in it. There is also a mark that says .007". I took pictures.







Edit: Now that I've read the instructions that came with the gears I know that they were setup at the factory and checked. Just another measure for good quality. I look forward to this install.

fillsrunner4

Yeah dude dont put money into that front! I did with my IFS after destroying a CV and all I had a shop fix it cause I was an idiot then

I SAS'd it not more than 2 weeks later. Save for the SAS but if I were you I would not put a dime into the front anymore.

BTW the compound marking is used to test to make sure its setup properly.

Looks good

axekick

If I had run into a front axle for a descent price in my area by now I would have snatched it up. But you're right. After this gear install I'll start keeping an eye out for an axle. Then I'll start thinking about which kit I want to use and if I want to lock it up or not. I could see that being a real money hole, worth it though.

TORTIS

iTrader: (1)

there is truth in this mans words. the front wants to steer straight when locked up. my situation is a bit different. no rocks. deep red clay ruts, and lots of sloppy mud. pretty much going straight most of the time, so a locked up front works extremely well.


All bow to the "GREAT ZUK"

muddpigg

iTrader: (1)

I understand what Zuk said yeah there is some down sides to front lockers but I wouldn't want to run with out it. I got mine used though.

Mic09dcsm

Why 5.29's with only 33's?

vermontoyota

5.29's with your set up- I bet that rig is BALLS-E.......thats probably why he went with it Mic. that and if your in school and graduating you can turn the ol yot into a full time trail rig and get a taco for a daily d once you start making money.

axekick

Right on!