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Compatible Rear Axles?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by meysaechaoyc, Oct 2, 2019.

  1. Oct 2, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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    meysaechaoyc

    meysaechaoyc [OP] New Member

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    Hello,

    I am new to the forum here. I have a 1996 Tacoma LX Xtracab 2WD. I am needing to get the rear axle and leaf springs replaced. I have been going to Pick N Pulls around my local area. I was wondering if anybody knew if the rear axle on a 1999 Xtracab SR5 V6 can be used on a 1996 LX 4 cylinder model. Both without ABS. I did some research and found that the widths are the same so it shouldn't be a problem? The only thing is that the drain hole on the SR5 rear axle is in a different area than on my truck's rear axle. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
     
  2. Oct 2, 2019 at 1:51 PM
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    jbrandt

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    Look at your door sticker, and you find a code, something like A03A, that’s your axle gearing. Then go here to decode it.

    I assume you have a 5 lug, correct? Since you are replacing the entire axle, most should be compatible, and the gesring doesn’t matter *that* much since it doesn’t have to match a front differential. But it’s best to get the same ratio so your mileage won’t be adversely affected.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/oem-gear-ratio-chart.365138/
     
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