Installing front 3rd member w locker

Well, the time has come.
I have finally decided to pull the trigger and get a locker up front and regear.

I plan on actually getting to the steering rack and fixing my weeping problem as well.
While I'm in there is there anything you guys would suggest doing preventative maintenance on ?
Truck only has about 80k on it with 60k being with tires 33-35inch and wheeled pretty good.

Any words of advice or guidance/ suggestion to make my life easier ? it will be in my shop which is not heated and its -25C so i don't want to spend any Time mucking around. I have most of the tools required for the job unless its a specific specialty tool but that i can prob snag from a buddy.

 

check tie rod joints

clean and solder actuator
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/263525-how-trouble-shoot-4x4-actuator.html

 

Replace steering rack bushings with poly bushings:
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=8.10106

Replace the drivers side clamshell needle bearing with a new bushing from ECGS:
http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-8536125-toyota-8-clamshell-bushing.html

 

well i got it out and all back in,
biggest issue i had removing the front diff was the 3rd 17mm allen bolt. I couldn't get it out, kept spinning as there is no other point at the top to hold the bolt from rotating on itself or the bushing..... how do you get it out ?

 

I pulled a few and used an impact and it was fine each time?

I think it may have rotated some but with impact spun out. Can't remember specifics other than that.

 

the one at the drive shaft flange? mine came out no problem, was the first bolt i took out.

 

yeah, mine just fukin spins! Hate it but I'm past it, got around it and just about done