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4Runner ARB install

Discussion in 'Florida' started by GuyHuey, Mar 14, 2012.

  1. Mar 14, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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    GuyHuey

    GuyHuey [OP] Up is difficult. Down is dangerous.

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    After my last couple of times taking the truck out it became very apparent that at least a rear locker was necessary.

    So look what the UPS man left for me today! I picked a complete assembled 3rd, in the long run this was the most cost effective solution. I'll use my current rear 3rd up front when I do the SAS.

    Took the day off this Friday to plug it in.

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  2. Mar 14, 2012 at 5:28 PM
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    TrdSurgie

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    Do a write up man!
     
  3. Mar 14, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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    GuyHuey [OP] Up is difficult. Down is dangerous.

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  4. Mar 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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    how many pinion teeth are there? i personally would set the pinion depth a little more to get a more of a mesh, but hey the pattern looks good.
     
  5. Mar 15, 2012 at 5:11 AM
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    GuyHuey [OP] Up is difficult. Down is dangerous.

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    It may just be the picture, in person it looks almost centered, Just slightly to the outside of the gear.

    The gear ratio is 5.29 and I don't have the tools or experience to adjust the pattern.

    Guy,
     
  6. Mar 15, 2012 at 6:52 AM
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    you got the tools its pretty easy actually lol, and alright i was just going off the pics
     
  7. Mar 16, 2012 at 10:49 AM
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    GuyHuey [OP] Up is difficult. Down is dangerous.

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    Got started about noon today. Spent most of the morning tracking down a fitting, it seems ARB uses a solenoid with British threads. Found an Autometer adapter that will work, it's a compromise though, it will take two fittings put together. Viair makes a fitting that will do it in one, i'll order it and just use the other one in the meantime.

    I was really surprised no broken bolts, good stuff for a 23 year old truck.

    As soon as the RTV sets i'll snug it all down and plug the axles back in.

    I also just got a text back about an 85 front axle, it comes with a bunch of new parts and a new lunch box locker. If I can make the time I'm going to pick it up next week.

    I'm really leaning toward a 3 link front at this point. This is meant to be a never ending project, so plenty of time to decide.

    Guy,

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    Old Diff

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    ARB 3rd

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  8. Mar 16, 2012 at 3:37 PM
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    looking good man!
     
  9. Mar 16, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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    where is the front axle at?
     
  10. Mar 16, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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    GuyHuey [OP] Up is difficult. Down is dangerous.

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    Found someone in Tampa selling one. I'm going to see if he can meet up with me at my work in Clearwater next week.
     
  11. Mar 17, 2012 at 9:32 AM
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    Well I was gonna say if its near me lmk ill pick IR up foe you.
     
  12. Mar 17, 2012 at 10:54 AM
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    GuyHuey [OP] Up is difficult. Down is dangerous.

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    Thanks for the offer! I still haven't seen it in person so i'll meet up with him next week.

    Guy,
     
  13. Mar 22, 2012 at 4:01 PM
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    GuyHuey [OP] Up is difficult. Down is dangerous.

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    So bad luck this week. The deal on the front axle feel through and I'm having issues with the new 3rd. I'm getting a lot of gear whine, the company I bought it from has been great so far. I'll need to pull the 3rd and ship it back to them. They'll inspect and adjust or replace it.

    Oh well, this is the nature of modified vehicles. Good thing I have my Fit for a daily driver.

    Guy,
     
  14. Mar 22, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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    :( alot of wasted effort....
     
  15. Mar 22, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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    i thought the patterns looked a little odd :p. sorry about the luck though. thats what i hate about the whole idea of a 3rd member
     
  16. Mar 22, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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    GuyHuey [OP] Up is difficult. Down is dangerous.

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    No worries, like I said this not being my daily driver is a blessing. I learned my lesson back in the day with my supercharged Integra.

    Guy
     
  17. Mar 22, 2012 at 6:08 PM
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    GuyHuey [OP] Up is difficult. Down is dangerous.

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    Dude, you called it on the pattern. At least the company I bought it from is doing the right thing.

    Once it's all wrapped up and the 3rd is perfect i'll reveal who I got it through.

    Guy,
     
  18. Mar 22, 2012 at 9:33 PM
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    I hate it when you get bad parts and it leaves your rig down... (or up...on jackstands :()

    And it Really sucks when you get a leaky rack and pinion and takes 2 weeks to get another one...and its your DD :rolleyes: :pout:
     
  19. Mar 23, 2012 at 7:32 AM
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    Yeah they looked like the pinion depth isn't in far enough. so its riding on the teeth edge. also im pretty sure i know where u got this from
     
  20. Mar 23, 2012 at 6:21 PM
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    GuyHuey [OP] Up is difficult. Down is dangerous.

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    Pulled the 3rd after work tonight. It all went pretty quick.

    Hopefully I don't have any issues with it when I get it back.

    Guy,
     

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