1) so from the searching ive done i hear that front and rear 8" thirds are interchangeable in 85 4runner. is this correct?

2) I currently have rear spool and front detroit, this is my DD so i want to swap them to make my tires last a little longer, ( rears are rounding quick from spooling around corners) is this a good idea, dumb idea, even possible? - I am aware that turning will be difficult with the spool up front and locked-engaged

3) if above is possible and not completely dumb, is there going to be an issue with strength from running detroit rear and spool front when I install dual cases?

 

Detroits are really strong, I am going to be running the one I have now with my dual cases (once I get them )...yes they are interchangeable...try it and if you dont like it put it back! I have a ARB in my front, when locked its pretty much a spool, and yes its really hard to turn, but you do turn. When the hubs are unlocked it doesnt matter!

 

thanks, yeah the spools cool, but an ARB would be better. Im definitely going to make the switch.

 

I am glad that I put in a twin stick with my front and rear aussies. If I feel the front end binding I can take the front out of 4wd quick hopefully before I fubar a birf...

 

1) Yes.

2) Put the Detroit in the rear and get a selectable up front, ARB or e-locker.

3) Nope.

 

the rig I just bought came with dual cases assembled just need to be installed, it also came with twin sticks. Im excited to get them in, i just need a little thing called a garage. is there a limitation to what gears you can put in an e-locker, i always see 4.10's 4.56's

 

If you switch the spool up front, you are going to have one hell of a time turning when in 4wd. You'd have to get hydro assist for the trail or you are going to hate your life.

 

yeah i already have hydro assist so hopefully it wont be so bad