Portal axles

Looking for some portal axles that would work on a 97 tacoma. Heard someone say that toyota hilux portal axles would fit and work as they should on my model.. don't know if it's true thoI'd like to know where to find some

 

Ok just what are they ??

I am new to this and have no clue ??

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_axle


pretty cool tech but they're primarily used on military application vehicles like unimogs

 

They seem super cool, gives you the ultimate in ground clearance. But from what I've seen the ones for Jeeps are like $30k!!!!

 

I'm in for the info.

Ive seen them on atv's and some Russian vehicles. It sounds like a cool idea if they hold up to the abuse.

 

They should work fine depending on back spacing of rims.. not the absolute best cause I think your truck with ifs is a bit wider than the factory solid axle trucks. The price of those axles (used) vary based on location across the US.. I had a 84 4runner that I never should have sold. You can try other sites like marlin crawler forum for the best information on this, those guys will give you all the information you can soak up.

Any 4wd toyota truck 85 or older should have the axle that fits.

 

Mercedes G-Wagon 4x4^2 has them stock

 

http://store.intellaliftparts.com/p...MIus25urKR1gIVRVYNCh1Brw6tEAQYAiABEgIIffD_BwE

 

This guy did it on a 80 series LC with Volvo/unimog 404 axles. Have never seen portals on a TAco though.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/tiredirons-tlc-build-up.59452/

 

Holy shite! $ 16k

 

Quoted from another site:

Mog Axles/Toyotas

That's my next step for my Toyota based buggy. Actually our shop is just down the street from one of the biggest Unimog shops in the country, so fortunately all the parts I need are close by. You might do a search for them on Google (or similar), their name is "Linden Engineering", and they're in Golden, CO. They usually have four or five dozen Mogs and Pinz's sitting in their yard, and lots of chassis sitttin' around with good portals in 'em. I went over there yesterday, and they quoted me $3000 for two front axles, because I want to do rear steer on my buggy.

 

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BTW...Welcome to TW

 

As soon as i saw the picture i was thinking UNIMOOG those were so cool

 

A fellow down in Texas had Volvos under a Disco 90. Broke a portal housing clean in half following the 1st sas Taco, the original Frankentaco.
Final gear ratio can be an issue when combined with any transmission intended for typical differential ratios and any kind of on road use.

 

I just saw this posting on facebook.... $ the posting said $13,824, but posted in Ukranian currency for 377,000 ГРН still cool....

 

Those are cool. Could they even be shipped to the US. Would this be considered a thread revival?

 

It says world wide shipping

 

I dont think $14k is too outrageous but I'm not savvy in the prices of those kinds of upgrades such as lifts and what not. I just wonder how much the shipping would be and how long it would take. Shipping might not take too long because it could come through Russia then cross into Alaska then Canada the rest of the way.

 

YEAH I realized that halfway through starting my post when i looked at the 2017 OP dates... was trying to do a search on portal axle conversions, and most I found were for UTV's/atv's... I dont think this would be suitable for a DD.. but for a dedicated trail rig.. maybe... have my doubts on the torsional loads on the UCA's, and LCA's ball joints.. and steering...