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any spring under converters round hear?

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by 87xjmike, Jan 31, 2011.

  1. Feb 2, 2011 at 4:54 PM
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    87xjmike

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    CRAP, i'm never going to find a replacement 3rd member on the cheap now. I don't think i've ever seen locked n geared 7.5" thirds for sale used.

    Does a front 7.5" third bolt into our rear 7.5" housing?
     
  2. Feb 2, 2011 at 6:33 PM
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    Dont think so.

    Also only full time lockers are available no Elockers or Air or cable.

    Get an Aussie locker. They are like 230.00. Ive run mine for 3 years and love it. Not harsh on road and great off road.
     
  3. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:43 PM
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    In a few months I'll have a 4.56 open diff 3rd for sale, but can't promise that I'll get rid of it that soon. It's pretty easy to drop in a locker, just need to set up back lash. My JD LT kit is giving me a solid 14" of travel. I carry along my stock spindles and a spare set of ball joints.
     
  4. Feb 7, 2011 at 10:48 AM
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    To much to list!
    5lugs are a 7.5 as long as it has a 2.4L if it has the v6 then its an 8" rear. T100,6lug tacoma, and tundra share the same 3rd member.
     
  5. Feb 7, 2011 at 10:56 AM
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    Chris is right, s runners are a bigger rear end but they are pretty few and far between and usually not lifted when you see them. The 2.4 and 2.7 are both 7.5"
     
  6. Feb 7, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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    95.5-98 toyota offered a 3.4l option in the 5lug then 01-04 there was the s-runner
     
  7. Feb 7, 2011 at 9:29 PM
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    Just watch out for those s and x runners even though they are 5lug, you need to get a different 3rd if you ever plan to re-gear and stock gears for those trucks are something like 3.15.
     
  8. Feb 7, 2011 at 10:13 PM
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    interesting, i'll keep an eye out. thanks guys
     

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