Front Differential Hosed

Welcome to Tacoma world!

Best bet for an axel would probably be a used parts store or wrecking yard.

The axle code for your rig can be found on the manufacture's sticker located on the driver's side door jamb as follows:
First digit:

• A = 7.5" ring gear
• B = 8" ring gear

Next two digits:

• 01 = 3:42
• 02 = 3:58
• 03 = 4:10
• 04 = 4:56
• 05 = 3:15
• 06 = 3:91
• 07 = 4.30

Last digit:

• A = 2 Pinion, Open
• B = 4 Pinion, Open
• C = 2 Pinion OEM Limited Slip

some '98-00 models have shown a BO code of "???" on the door plate; so far this turns out to be a 3.91 gear ratio, at least for the 5sp. RZN171L-CRPDKAB with factory 31s/265s should be 4.56 with the AT.

 

You may want to check out TTORA.com and see if someone on there might be selling one. They are an Off road site, and many yank their front diffs in favor of a Solid Axel Conversion.