Front Axle - Should I buy?
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Front Axle - Should I buy?
Here is a pic of an '85 front axle this guy wants for $300 with NO diff. Should I buy? This a good deal? Besides the diff it is complete...
I am pretty sure I will buy it, just wanted some second opinions. It is the '85 and it is close to home, so easy pickup...
I am pretty sure I will buy it, just wanted some second opinions. It is the '85 and it is close to home, so easy pickup...
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Pass. That is alot with no gears or chunk. You can get one cheaper. Heck i got a complete assembly for $75 but i was in the right palce at the right time. That is too much for a front axle.
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Ya he was wanting $380 with the stock 4.10 open diff... what should I try to haggle him down to? I was thinking these were more around the $200 range, but haven't seen any lately. Or they sell fast, which is why I'm thinking I should jump on it. But ya it's kinda pricey imo.
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I'd say $200 with no differential isn't to bad. It's defiantly not a great deal.
I've gotten complete axles for $200 but they're getting harder to find on my side of the world.
I've gotten complete axles for $200 but they're getting harder to find on my side of the world.
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I think a complete 84-85 front axle is worth $300 max. The outer locking hubs are worth at least $100 for the pair.
It all boils down to how bad you need it and if you can wait for a better deal to come around.
It all boils down to how bad you need it and if you can wait for a better deal to come around.
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Why not just keep the diff and re-gear?
I think the price will be dictated by your market and need. If it's rust free and includes everything, I'd go for it.
Keep in mind that the TG axle for $400 referred to above is just for the housing.. and that's a rear housing to boot.
If you are patient and enjoy the hunt, your might be able to save $100 max. My bet is your won't find a complete Toy axle for that low unless you really hunt or are very lucky.
See if he'll take $300 with the diff and try to make up the extra $100 elsewhere with your swap.
By the time you are done... you'll forget what a $100 even means as things start to add up.
I think the price will be dictated by your market and need. If it's rust free and includes everything, I'd go for it.
Keep in mind that the TG axle for $400 referred to above is just for the housing.. and that's a rear housing to boot.
If you are patient and enjoy the hunt, your might be able to save $100 max. My bet is your won't find a complete Toy axle for that low unless you really hunt or are very lucky.
See if he'll take $300 with the diff and try to make up the extra $100 elsewhere with your swap.
By the time you are done... you'll forget what a $100 even means as things start to add up.
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Did you do a want ad on this forum? I would do one of those first and see what you can get. Cali has alot more Yotas than the rest of the country. I can find them alot of times for about $200 here.
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Ya i did a want ad for one here.
I already have thirds that are regeared for the front and rear, both with limited slips, so I'm set there... He is stuck on $380 for the whole thing because thats what he paid for it... i told him he paid too much. That didn't help :wall:
I already have thirds that are regeared for the front and rear, both with limited slips, so I'm set there... He is stuck on $380 for the whole thing because thats what he paid for it... i told him he paid too much. That didn't help :wall:
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hey sry im new to this site... but can somebody tell em everything that i need to do an sas on my 89 4runner. If i by the kit from marlin and the axle what else will i need to make this work? or is that all i will need?
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Solid Axle Swaps have been done for over 10 years now and easily number in the thousands completed, so there are a lot of write-ups of the process on the internet.
Do some web searching and you will find the info that you need very quickly.
Here's a good one to start you off.
http://www.brian894x4.com/Solidaxleswappt1.html
Google: Toyota Solid Axle Swap
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out here in Hawaii, complete solid axles are running around $400-$600 an axle! i wish i could buy one in the states and ship it here.....too bad the shipping will cost me more than the axle..LOL!
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