Sources for rear end replacement.

My 2009 double cab sport needs a new rear end. Any sources out there? Remanufactured I guess.

 

The whole member. What's LKQ and do you have a link for me? Thanks

 

Did you burn yours up? Rear ends are rebuildable, unless something catastrophic happened.

Edit: I would only let a shop specializing in rear ends do the rebuild.

 

Local shop opened it up and was full of shrapnel. It's been making all sorts of noise for over a year while I was trying to chase down the source of the noise. Trying to weight the cost of rebuilding vs a swap.

 

Depending on your year/trim level and use, you can also add traction devices when rebuilding, like a truetrac or locker for just the cost of the part since it all is being replaced anyway. Just something to consider.

 

Yeah I was just looking for the cheapest way to remedy the issue. In the past I've worked mostly on Jeeps so a complete diff swap drum to drum was always the cheapest solution since they were plentiful but it seems the Toyotas are less abundant.

 

For a quality rebuilt 3rd with or without traction aids, check out Marlin Crawler www.marlincrawler.com they do great set ups. They also have access to the parts needed for rebuilding the entire rear....seals, bearings etc.

 

The cheapest option is to look at local junkyard for another part. Swap it and be done with it.
Next option would be to rebuild existing system.
Last option go with something from ECGS or have ZUK(http://gearinstalls.com/) rebuild spare one for you.
ECGS is the best option but it will not be cheap because you are paying for quality.

 

Yep, done that. Did a 3.07 to 4.10 swap for practically free by swapping front and rears on a YJ, and then selling the old ones. Axle swaps on Toyotas are far less common.

 

Question, swapping the 3rd member seems like the most logical option but do both rear wheel bearings need to be replaced as well? Since there was metal shrapnel in the fluid?

Thanks