Toyota 8.2" Replacement/ Upgrade Nitro Rear Axle Housing

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Toyota 8.2" Replacement/ Upgrade Nitro Rear Axle Housing

Toyota 8.2" Replacement/Upgrade Nitro Axle Housing

Fits:
07-09 Toyota FJ Cruiser
03-09 Toyota 4Runner
03-09 Lexus GX470
02-09 Prado 120

The 2009 & Older FJ Cruisers, 4runners, and Prado 120 utilize the 8” which dates back to 1979, and was originally used in 3000 lb mini trucks with 80 Horsepower and 27” tires. Late model modified Toyotas such as FJ Cruiser run at double the weight, triple the horsepower, and much larger tires to top it off. For this reason there have been lots of failures, enough so that Toyota upgraded the rear to the 8.2” on the 2010 & Newer models.

It may seem like a small upgrade but there are significant improvements such as beefier casting, larger bearings, larger pinion diameter, larger ring gear diameter, more tooth contact, and a beefier 12 bolt diff case. This makes for an easy swap for your vehicle and will utilize your existing axle shafts and brakes. This is for an empty axle housing. It will also require a 3rd member, housing studs, nuts, axle seals (all of which we offer).

You can find it here.

Remember that all web orders over $70 all get free shipping in the lower 48 states.