Drive Shafts

Howzit going, I don't really know the answer to my question and would like some insight on it. I am converting my pre-runner to 4wd and I have a donor 2000 Toyota 4-runner that I am going to be taking all of the parts off of to convert my truck over to 4wd, my truck is a 2004 Toyota Tacoma Pre-runner. My question at hand is, will the rear drive shaft off of the 4-runner fit on the tacoma transmission to rear axel? I know a lot of the parts are interchangeable but I don't know if the drive shafts are different from the 4-runner to tacomas, if someone has any insight on this it would be really much appreciated.

 

Pretty sure the driveshaft won't work, as the 4runners don't have a carrier bearing. They utilize a shorter 1-piece drivesahft because their wheelbase is shorter.

 

While not 4-Runner, reference my post here for additional info:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...al-discussion.551852/page-19918#post-27566891

 

You can always get you prerunner driveshaft shorten to fit the 4x4 conversion

 

^^^^^^^This
If the u joints and shaft are in good shape use ‘em. An added benefit is that the shop can customize the shaft length for truck lift. That way you will have the correct length of spline exposed.

If you need a new shaft, this was a recent post from a TW member who had a good experience with an aftermarket product.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rear-driveshaft-complete-from-a-premium.858950/

 

Asking this question for future reference..

Has anyone had a good experience with Dorman drive shafts for 03 3.4L V6 auto??? OEM us way too expensive for me!!!

*** UPDATED ***
I forgot to ask about the drive shaft seals front and back. What do yall think about using OEM with Dorman drive shafts???

 

I have one in AZ for sale if it's for a RWD
50 bucks

 

Trey

What brand and do you have all the hardware? How about seals?

 

It's OEM, no I don't have extra hardware (just reuse your existing?) and idk what seals you're talking about?

 

Trey

I appreciate the offer but something that heavy would be too expensive and USPS is a death trap for items(they usually are stolen at any one of the delivery points; ask me how I know). And, I am not able to drive to you and get it.

 

FWIW, I've had Hundreds of packages mailed USPS in both directions and have never lost one in transit.
The odds of them getting stolen at your door are probably way better.
Never shipped a driveshaft though, is it a hot commodity?

 

Moon

You have been very fortunate. I have had golf clubs, putters and 5VZ-FE knuckles stolen when shipped USPS. I have been using UPS to almost guarantee delivery. A bit more expensive but I would rather have the peace of mind that I get my parts and items.

 

IF one of a kind or really odd shape dont use usps

they lose stuff...it is rare

I had an air pump delivered one year later....showed stuck in Chicago
....again weird shaped stuff

 

Trey if you can find out what shipping is, I would appreciate it