Any 2nd gen 4Runners running a diff drop?
01-09-2006, 08:39 PM
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Any 2nd gen 4Runners running a diff drop?
I'm considering a diff drop for my '90 4runner but was wondering if anyone here had done this mod yet and if it iis worth it?
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01-09-2006, 08:49 PM
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Not worth it. Read why... https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116/nit-picky-lift-details-75579/
01-10-2006, 08:56 AM
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Depends... Too much to look at to just say yes or no. I get the impression from other posts that you are looking at a 4" lift, so it's something to consider.
Do you have manual hubs? If not, probably IS worth it (although you should compare the cost/effort of manual hubs to the diff drop).
Have you had a lot of CV failures? If so, DEFINITELY worth it.
Do the CV's bind at full droop or limit articulation? If so, DEFINITELY worth it.
Do you have enough lift that the loss of ground clearance won't be significant? If not, definitely NOT worth it.
Do you have manual hubs? If not, probably IS worth it (although you should compare the cost/effort of manual hubs to the diff drop).
Have you had a lot of CV failures? If so, DEFINITELY worth it.
Do the CV's bind at full droop or limit articulation? If so, DEFINITELY worth it.
Do you have enough lift that the loss of ground clearance won't be significant? If not, definitely NOT worth it.
01-10-2006, 07:11 PM
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I already have manual hubs I'm not looking for a lift, all I want is to stop tearing CV Boots. If that means going with a lift then that's what I'll have to do but I want it to be funtional. My main concern with the diff drop is that it's such a cheap mod I have a hard time believing it will cure my problem.
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01-10-2006, 07:30 PM
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Why are you tearing boots?? Are you using cheap boots?? I had purchased some reman axles a while back and both inner boots tore my first time out. I replaced them with OE and have not had an issue since.
01-10-2006, 07:32 PM
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To help figure out why you are thrashing CV boots we need more info on your current front end set up. BJ spacers?? 4" bracket lift like a ProComp or Superlift?? What ya got?
01-10-2006, 07:38 PM
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I just have my T bars cranked, nothing special. I'm not tearing them under normal driving conditions only when I wheel hard. The boots are factory replacements.
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01-10-2006, 07:42 PM
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Marc how is your front end set up? Just BJ spacers? You and I more or less run the same areas/terrain. If it works for you it has to work for me lol.
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01-12-2006, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Compass Creek
I just have my T bars cranked, nothing special. I'm not tearing them under normal driving conditions only when I wheel hard. The boots are factory replacements.
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01-12-2006, 09:13 PM
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As I posted on the thread referenced at the top:
... Perhaps you find CV joint boots are wearing out too fast. One fellow had changed his 3rd set of boots out in a year and got tired of the hassle and went with a diff drop kit.
Or, you might find the CV joints are binding at full droop (have run into folks who have that problem) a diff drop can help eliminate that binding. Sure, you could also run a limit strap, but then you lose the added flex you set out to get with the ball joint spacers.
So, every situation is unique, what works for one application may not be what works in all cases. You can always try running without the drop and if you have no lift-related issues, you are fine. If you find greatly reduced CV joint or boot life, there is a fix. Why would all the 3"-4" IFS lift kits include brackets to lower the front diff if it were not a must at that height.
Or, you might find the CV joints are binding at full droop (have run into folks who have that problem) a diff drop can help eliminate that binding. Sure, you could also run a limit strap, but then you lose the added flex you set out to get with the ball joint spacers.
So, every situation is unique, what works for one application may not be what works in all cases. You can always try running without the drop and if you have no lift-related issues, you are fine. If you find greatly reduced CV joint or boot life, there is a fix. Why would all the 3"-4" IFS lift kits include brackets to lower the front diff if it were not a must at that height.
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