Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

i just like them because i can zip tie stuff to them. i have a shovel and an ax that i put on them and it keeps the items to the sides of the bed.

 

Way better than the cheesy clamps what came with my Snug Top. Lots of other versions on Amazon but did not see any that fits the T Slot like these do.

 

Oh. Are you familiar with Uni-Strut? They make spring loaded captive nuts for those. I can't recall the correct size but those work too.

 

This month I have been comparing and shopping for gears and lockers. Here are my options:

1. Recycler In Rancho Cordova have a complete rear axle with harness and switch for $1,200 with a gear ratio of 4:10

2.) Stellar Built quoted $2200 for an Eaton E Locker installed. $5,200 for elocker and regrading to 4:88 front and rear.

3.) two other gear shop in The Sacramento area roughly $2,100 to 2,500 for an elocker install.

4.) Valley Differentials in Stockton quoted me $450 for installation if I buy my own elocker. $2,300 to re gear front and rear to 4:88 and would not charge extra to install the locker.

I’m leaning towards Valley in Stockton.

Gearinstalls is on a break for the entire 2022 so he is out of the question for now.

Your thoughts and insights are appreciated.

 

Get fully assembled diffs from ECGS and swap them in yourself. Then send your cores back

Also, don't most turd gens do 5.29s?

 

I sold my trd gen last year. Dealer made me an offer o couldn’t pass up. This is for my 1st gen. Let me look up ECGS. Thanks!!

 

Yeah, East Coast Gear Supply is the way to go. They back their diffs with a 5 year warranty. No one else in the industry is even close. And they stand behind it without question.

 

Feeler: Anyone interested in prinsu cab rack and/or topper rack? Will be taking them off soon.

 

@Motofox

 

The SnugTop doesn't come with the same clamps I believe. Are yours through the shell or around it? Mine go through the top.

 

$4,400 ECGS. Not including shipping from me to them. I’m not
Mechanically inclined, so I’d have to shell out $$ for someone to remove and reinstall my front and rear diffs. I think I’ll have to stay local for this upgrade. Thanks all for the info.

 

They'll send you prepaid return shipping labels.
If you've got some space or a garage, host a mod day - I'm sure people will come lend a hand.

 

Finding a used 1 ton that already has 4.88 gears and a locker is another option.

 

If you go the ECGS route (which I definitely recommend them) and you don't mind driving slightly south of Modesto, you wouldn't have to pay someone to swap out the 3rd members.

If you want to go strictly through a shop, try giving a call to The Rear End Shop in Riverbank.

 

ECGS is a great route. I swapped my diffs on a friday night not too bad of a job at all and I was solo, a second hand would make it go that much faster.

 

Thanks all! I appreciate it. Looks like I’ll plan this accordingly and go the route of ECGS. @El Taco Diablo thanks for the offer! I more than likely will take you up on it.

 

Right on man

I'm positive we can get a few hands on deck, and make fairly short work of it. I've got a bit of practice doing them over the last couple years lol.

 

Won't be the first set of diffs swapped at his place.

 

Anyone have a set of fixed back Corbeaus?
Wondering your thoughts.
@cbechtold - yours are PRPs, yeah? Can't remember if they recline or not.
@betterbuckleup - didn't you swap seats not too long ago? You too, @Fernando ?

 

I have the mastercraft baja RS.
Those are the reclining ones though.
They've been great. Quality craftsmanship