hey, im looking at buying a 84 toyota pickup, its got a blown rear end, so im just going to replace the whole 3rd with a junkyard one thats been rebuilt....new gears and a locker.... but i was informed by the kid that i can only use a 84 3rd member, if thats the case im not so sure i want it or not.....thanks for the info in advance.

thanks
wade

 

I've used many different 3rd's in my 85? (not exactly sure of it's year) 8" 2wd rear end.
There are a couple differences over the years, but that's it.
In the early 80's (until 82 I think, maybe 83), there was a different driveshaft bolt pattern - that can be changed to the later 80's and 90's version.
The turbo and v6 3rd uses a thicker ring gear, but you can grind the housing to accept the 3rd (I just did that with mine today).
I have heard of one case where a 7.5" rear end was used on a 4wd, maybe that's what he's thinking about?
If so, that is the standard 2wd rear end (not 1 ton).
Any other reason they said why only 84?
sounds strange to me.
Hope this helps,
Todd

 

If it's a 4wd and still has the stock rear axle, you can use any year 8" diff.

 

wimpywade94 any year rear centersection from 1984-95 4x4's will be a direct fit. the 79-83 ones will fit also work if you change the yoke. the one from your 94 your parting out will fit rite in. if you have the whole rear left swap it in the back you get the better brakes. 10" brakes to 11.5" brakes.

 

The complete rear from the 94 is a little wider (wheel to wheel) than the 84. It will work, but you should know that first.

 

well i had a delivery guy from my resturant looking for a project truck for his son, who is 2 1/2 let me mind you, so i just gave the truck away, not a big deal to me anyways, cause i can get a 3rd from cheap cause we have 4 more parts trucks situated around washington stratigectly....not sure if i want to buy or not yet,....illpost pics if i do!
later
wade

 

wimpywade94 how much do they want for the truck? if it's under $500 you better snag it up.

 

I tried to PM you, but it's full.

I've got a complete rear end for sale with 5.29 gears, ARB locker, disc brake conversion... It's already been converted for leafs as well. New calipers and pads one week ago and new bearings.