There is a person selling a 1987 rear axle from a 4runner for 150 dollars. All i want to use is the 3rd member but i have to buy it as a whole. Is 150 dollars too much for it? I believe that is has the stock 4.10 gearing in it. http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/1080934308.html

 

It kind of depends. That is too much just for a diff. On the other hand, you will have the other parts left over which you may or may not be able to sell to offset the cost. You could also keep the housing and inner axles for spares, but if your storage space is limited, that can just be a PITA. Those are also parts that rarely fail so it's not likely that you will ever need them.

On the other other hand if your current diff has problems and you need to get your rig running asap, then it probably isn't an awful deal either. If you have the option to wait, you should be able get a diff for $50-$100. (at least around where I live)

 

From the sounds and looks of it, you're never going to need spare axle shafts, and its unlikely that you'd need any spare parts from the axle housing, so I'd say it is too much.

 

I'd offer the guy a price for just the 3rd if he takes it fine if he wont split it for you then ohh well ive seen a couple guys on here trying to get rid of a rear 3rd. Actually ScottyC from addictedoffroad.com posts on here and hes one of the guys trying to part ways with a rear 3rd and i think its geared too.. check him out..