Okay what i have is a 85 extra cab and right now i have 32's, 4.88, and a rear Arb locker, but it has nothing hooked up to it to make it work.
Should i keep this setup and add a front locker and 33's. If so should i go with the Arb in front or a cheaper Aussie, money is a bigg issue.

OR

should i sell my 4.88 and locker and with that $$ go with 5.29 and two Aussie lockers and 35's?

I guess my reall question is; is it worth having 35's and 5.29? I want a rig that is capable of what i ask it to do, but won't go out every weekend, and will be used for work some times. i have the 4runner that will be driven more.
Lift size is not an issue i have a 4 inch and am going to change and also add a BL.

Any Idea's? thoughts?

Thanks B

 

I personally would go with 33s, hook up your Arb and run it in front then put an aussie in the rear. I think you'd be looking at more money if you sold your gears, bought new ones had em installed then bought a couple of aussies it would also be nice to have a selectable locker up front for when you dd it.

 

hook up a compressor .. thats number one.

keep the 4.88s

add a front arb locker

run 35's

add dual sticks

 

Hmm you both have good points.
But can i do the same things with 33's as i can with 35's?

I don't want to think about dual sticks yet, don't get me started.

B

 

Is your 85 auto or 5spd?
If you'll be driving it to work and the trails then i'd keep the 4.88s, slap on some 33's, hook up the ARB in the rear, and put an Aussie (or ARB) in the front. Thats more cost effective and would give you a very capable rig IMO.

 

it is a 5spd.
And if i keep the 4.88 gears going with a aussie up front would be better than swaping the arb to the front and aussie in rear, do to the fact that if i don't have it in 4wd the nothing up front engages, so having the arb in back is best, Am i correct in thinking this?
And with the 4.88 running bigger tires than 33's is not a good idea, correct?

B

 

Okay, from experience here...

I have a 5spd w/ 4.88s and 37s...no noticeable difference from 35s. I can still zip down the highway at 70+ mph no problem. Take-off, well it ain't a race car, but it'll still zip it.

Leave the ARB and the 4.88s. IMO it is POINTLESS to put a non-selectable up front when you got an ARB in the rear. Get another ARB and a compressor and go up in tire size from there.

Ignore people that ride motorcyles.

 

Brain i am glade you chimed in i have been watching your progress from a far and WOW! But why did you go with 37's? I am not stuck on tire size just want the best rig i can get.
B

 

Yes, your 100% correct.
What i meant by "...(or ARB) in the front" was buying a second one but if its outta your budget then get the Aussie or Detroit.

 

I trimmed/tubbed the fenders for tire clearane and to get rid of some rust, so I can run 37s easily w/ no rubbing and I got Longfields and chromo axles w/ dual ARBs. Why not 37s!?

You should be able to handle 35s no problem. I still get almost 20 mpg going to work every week...all highway.

 

He did it to compensate for other areas he's lacking in ....

 

Well i guess i should down size then.

 

Hey B,speaking as your "personal electrician"remember the set up mt.goat(Dale) had? that thing just walked all over the trails.Since you have a straight axel I would go with ,ARB in the front ,keep the 4.88's,aussie in the rear,35 12.50's for the shoes.

 

B, check this link out: http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/87009765.html

I don't know if it'll fit your 89, but may be something for your 4Runner.

 

Geneius thanks but it won't fit the application i have a solid axle, and i won't be doing anything with the 4 runner, except sell it.

Live277 I just don't think it is worth it to put all the work in to moving the ARB, so i could just put the aussie in the front and be done, and of course 35's.

B

 

Like Brian said dont mess around, get an ARB selectable for the front....Add the 33s and you will have a VERY capable rig... F/R locked and 33s should get you most anywhere your heart desires!

 

I agree to have an ARB in the front....Lockers have a side effect that its hard to turn with them engaged, and thus, you'll be making some WIDE turns on the trail (not always a good idea) if you have a full time non selectable up front...i think you should just put in another arb, since you've already got one, plumb it and go...tires can be purchased at a later date...

 

Yeah the only deal is $800-1000 for a arb and 200-300 for and aussie that is a big jump when if i needed to make a tight turn i just take it out of 4 wheel. Don't get me wrong i would love an ARB but that is a huge difference in price. Which i could put towards tires or bumpers, etc.

but i could always find a used one.
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

 

Why not just swap thirds so the arb goes up front? and put the open in the rear then put an aussie in that one.

 

If i go that way i will and i think that would be the cheapest way also.
And that is what you said the first time, HUH.

That would probably be my best bet, then when i get the money put the other ARB in.

I think that that is what i am going to do ARB in Front , Aussie in back and go with 35's and keep the 4.88.

Thanks everyone.

Now just gotta find the $$ for the Aussie and Tires.

B