Limited slip diff for my 2001 Tacoma 4x2 Xtracab
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Limited slip diff for my 2001 Tacoma 4x2 Xtracab
I am thinking about replacing the entire rear axle assembly (brake to brake) on my 2001 Tacoma 4x2 Xtracab. I want a limited-slip diff vs. the open diff I have now and my Dad suggested that it would be easier to just swap out the entire rear end rather than fitting an LSD from a Pre-runner or 4wd into the existing shafts.
From what I can see, all Tacomas/4 runners have 60.5" width axles, so it looks like a swap would be pretty straightforward.
My specific questions:
1. Do all 4wd/Pre-runners have limited slip rear diffs? (It appears so, but I want to be sure)
2. I currently have axle code B04A which I interpret to be an 8" ring gear, 4.36 ratio, 2 pinion open diff. I also have a six-lug wheel so I'm assuming an 8" axle shaft. Would it be pretty straightforward to swap in a limited slip rear diff from a Pre-runner or 4Runner or 4wd Tacoma ('95 - '04)?
(I saw this thread, but it appears he's swapping in to a 5 lug rear end: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/newbi...hey-exist.html)
Given that the answer to question 2 is 'no, it's not straightforward':
3. Is there anything I need to look out for swapping the entire rear axle assembly from a Pre-runner or 4wd Tacoma or 4Runner? Will any assembly '95 - '04 work?
Note: it also appears that the limited slip diffs are 4.10 or 4.30. I might be amenable to the 4.10 so that the truck will have more traction/legs. That's not a deal-breaker either way for me.
Thanks in advance!
Matt
From what I can see, all Tacomas/4 runners have 60.5" width axles, so it looks like a swap would be pretty straightforward.
My specific questions:
1. Do all 4wd/Pre-runners have limited slip rear diffs? (It appears so, but I want to be sure)
2. I currently have axle code B04A which I interpret to be an 8" ring gear, 4.36 ratio, 2 pinion open diff. I also have a six-lug wheel so I'm assuming an 8" axle shaft. Would it be pretty straightforward to swap in a limited slip rear diff from a Pre-runner or 4Runner or 4wd Tacoma ('95 - '04)?
(I saw this thread, but it appears he's swapping in to a 5 lug rear end: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/newbi...hey-exist.html)
Given that the answer to question 2 is 'no, it's not straightforward':
3. Is there anything I need to look out for swapping the entire rear axle assembly from a Pre-runner or 4wd Tacoma or 4Runner? Will any assembly '95 - '04 work?
Note: it also appears that the limited slip diffs are 4.10 or 4.30. I might be amenable to the 4.10 so that the truck will have more traction/legs. That's not a deal-breaker either way for me.
Thanks in advance!
Matt
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Yeah, I think the challenge is finding one that's already Limited Slip that will fit the axle shafts I have. I just don't know if a used TRD/Pre-runner or a 4wd Tacoma third member will fit what I've got. Hence the idea of just switching the whole rear-end --because then I don't have to worry about it all fitting back together piecemeal.
Anyone know whether a 94 - 04 TRD/Pre-runner or a 4wd Tacoma third member will fit an 01 Tacoma 2wd with 6-lug wheels?
Or do I need more information to answer that question?
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