Ok yotatechies, i may need some help on this one.. But ill lay it all out first..

I have a 1991 4x4 MT Ext Cab Toyota Pickup with a newly swapped in 98 T-100 3.4l v6 EFI motor, a 3 in body lift and a bumper i made an attempt at making myself.. this is the first time i have ever done any form of auto mechanics so everything i do is a major learning experience... Here is my baby after the motor was installed

and here is just a pic of my new bumper


Ok, now here is whats up.. I was given a free solid axle with the 3.4l motor when i bought it and i have not extended my knowledge to axles yet at all but i am going to start on the swap from what i have read and from some friends help.. But i honestly do not even know what axle i have or what it came from and i was wondering if anyone could tell me.. Here is a pic of it



I am very excited to get rid of my ifs and as far as the work i think i can handle it myself, i just kind of needed a kickstart to know even what axle im dealing with here so i know what to buy to match it

 

It's a Toyota Front Axle. If it has a long brace under it then it's an 84-85. If short, it's older than 83. Doesn't really matter what year. All the aftermarket stuff will work with it.

Good luck with your swap.

 

perfect man, thanks a lot.. Ill keep this thing updated on my progress

 

Tie rid is bent
79-80 axle if there is no factory truss
81-83 axle will have short truss extending about half way.
84-85 axle truss will extend to DS spring mount.
I have example pix of each in my 'mini FAQ' link in my sig.
Would copy and paste it but it is a paIn to do on my phone..

Edit: hang on to your v6 caliper, combine those with vented LC rotors and you will improve the braking vs the stock SA brakes. As long as your axle is an at least an '81 it is pretty much a direct conversiOn. If you have a 79-80, rotors will be an issue

 

haha yea im gettin a kit so ill replace all the old stuff.. but ok thats awesome man.. thanks for the info!

 

ok so after checking i have an 81-83 axle


Here is a pic of what i got done tonight.. cleaned up a little bit and stripped down.. Ill start cutting and grinding tomorow..

 

Ok so i have everything all cleaned up and ready to go. Now i just need to decide whether to go with TG's IFS Eliminator or The AllPro SAS Kit.. Does anybody have any suggestions from their experience on which on to go with?



Does anybody know what gears i have? haha or how to tell what they are? because i was planning on running 4.88's up front but that just depends on what this thing came with..