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Would an 80s hilux axle work under a 97 taco? I've heard yes. But you have to run spacers. Or go with an aftermarket housing and use the guts and knuckles ect. Any insite would be helpful.

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one big drawback besides the width issue is that the Tacoma t/c output is on the left. 79-85 front axles diff is on the passenger side..so if you go that route you need to either suck it up and convert your transfer case to a right side output or find an early T100 t/c that has a right side output shaft.

Stock Toyota front axle measurements for comparison:
55.5" wide, 29" spring perch centers, '79-85 Toyota trucks and 4runners, SA Hubs
58.25" wide, 29" spring perch centers, '79-85 Toyota trucks and 4runners, IFS Hubs
63.5" wide, (set up for coil springs) 90-97 FJ80 and FZJ80 Landcruisers
'86-95 IFS front end is about 58.5" wide

Toyota Rear Axle Widths:
55" wide, '79-85 4wd trucks/4runners - 6 Lug
58" wide, '86-95 4wd trucks/4runners - 6 Lug
56" wide, '79-95 2wd Trucks - 5 Lug
60.75" wide, '95.5-up Tacomas/4runners
66.75" wide, '93-98 T100 trucks