3rd Gen 4Runner Diff in 2nd Gen Tacoma E-Locker

Don't forget to check if ECGS can get 4.30s for the front

 

That’s for a newly built diff with any gear ratio including 4.30’s with a bushing in place of the needle bearing. That runs $700 shipped and you mail back your old diff
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-157223-tacoma-fj-4runner-8-reverse-ifs-clamshell.html

 

Probably best to go with what you know will work.

 

I found this flange on the ECGS website that seems like it should work. Once I actually get the diff, I plan on calling ECGS to ask them if this will work for sure before ordering it. I'm also going to look into the cost of having the bearings and seals replaced before installing it as well.
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-157223-tacoma-fj-4runner-8-reverse-ifs-clamshell.html

 

I got that rear axle this afternoon. Hoping to call ECGS tomorrow to ask about some options.

 

Well how's this working out for you? I just bought a front clamshell from a 2018 Tacoma with 10k miles and 4.30 gears. Don't have it in my hands yet, but hopefully in a week or so.

 

Moving forward with my 4.30 install using the 3rd gen t4r elocker rear, and the 3rd gen Tacoma front 4.30 diff.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bobs-hold-my-beer-and-watch-this-06-dcsb-build.422162/page-12

 

I'm thinking it be quickest and easiest to use that axle and and link it or weld mount and use the tacoma mounts and wheel spacers.

If you find new a good front 4.30 setup I'm interested

 

Real World info for you .... Running 32's with 4.30's, your engine will be screaming. Dont plan on ever going over 75.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/real-world-info-for-guys-thinking-about-4-30s.611748/

 

Any time you get a diff built I’d recommend a multi pattern flange. Allows for greater options in the future. Anyhow, I’m running a 3rd gen 4Runner rear driveshaft with a “Tacoma” elocker and this flange, and the driveshaft bolts up just fine. Just make sure to set the preload back where you started or your pinion bearing will be toast in no time.

https://www.justdifferentials.com/Toyota-29-Spline-Pinion-Flange-p/yokt35100-multi.htm

 

Thanks for the input guys.

I ended up selling the diff to ECGS for double what I paid for the entire axle (then sold the rest of it for another $100 on local CL). Then I had ECGS build be new diffs with 4.56 gears in them. I ran them with 265/75/16 S/T Maxx's for a while. It ran really well and was super peppy and responsive around town. With the auto trans I was running about 2700rpm at 75mph. I ended up getting new wheels and decided to get 285/75/16 AT3 XLT's and that set up works well too. RPM's dropped about 100 to about 2600rpm at 75 mph.

I ended up going with 4.56 based on looking at a bunch of numbers I ran on grimmjeeper. Living at 5000' elevation, the higher rpms over stock are welcomed to put the motor in a more usable point of the torque curve.