welding axles or spool?
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welding axles or spool?
ok i've welded rear ends of derby cars before, my question is will this also work for the '84 4runner. or should i buy a spool for it? and what about the front, probably going to go with a locker but just wanted some input on that too.
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ok i've welded rear ends of derby cars before, my question is will this also work for the '84 4runner. or should i buy a spool for it? and what about the front, probably going to go with a locker but just wanted some input on that too.
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i would suggest getting a real spool for the rear rather than just welding it, as long as your set of it being locked in the rear. i just put an aussie locker in the rear of my 88, and an elocker in the front.
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Originally Posted by runnerboy97
i would suggest getting a real spool for the rear rather than just welding it, as long as your set of it being locked in the rear. i just put an aussie locker in the rear of my 88, and an elocker in the front.
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Originally Posted by forty4
what type of axle is actually under the '84 4runner? thanks for you're help
I have a Yukon spool in my rear axle. I got it from Randy's Ring & Pinion for about $210 a couple years ago, but I just noticed the other day that All Pro Offroad advertises spools for like $180 or something.
I wouldn't recommend it for a daily driver, but it's awesome in my trail beater. I used to have a Lock-Right in it, and I prefer the spool (on road and off).
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gonna regear? go with a spool.
not regearing? weld it up.
i'm probably going to go the lunchbox locker route on my pickup. don't have enough money for new tires all the time with a spool
not regearing? weld it up.
i'm probably going to go the lunchbox locker route on my pickup. don't have enough money for new tires all the time with a spool
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if your gonna go lunchbox locker, look into the aussie locker. i just ordered one, gonna put it in the rear of my 88. sound like its gonna be a real nice piece.
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so far i've heard nothing bad about aussie lockers. i know the 4 cylinder carrier has something to be desired, but i don't put all that much abuse on my truck
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