quick rear diff question

i honestly dont know?? thats what i have been lookin for becuse its closer to factory and still give me more power.

but dont know if they make any haha i guess ill have to find out!

but the powertrax is what im actually lookin into i was gonna stop by my local shop and see what they tell me would be best but i didnt have the time today so maybe tomorrow!

other than that im still trying to figure some stuff out im not really ready to buy right not just in the next month or two...

but one more thing you dont have a lift on your truck do you? i can tell by your sig. im thinkin about just doin the ready lift easy, fast, cheap but i guess ill see about that too haha

 

I have the Readylift on my truck. I did the install myself, the kit is great. I just had to replace the rear shocks to help with the harsh ride in the rear. Fat Bob Garage is selling a complete kit with the rear shocks. Here is a link to a thread talking about them.

 

thanks man thats awesome, do you know what all i need for a regear prob more than just a ring and pinion right? and maybe a carrier if need be?

 

From what I have learned, all you need is the ring/pinion and a master install kit to put back together. So I think for parts, it should be around $500. Do you know where you will be getting your new gears?

 

not sure i found this

ring and pinion- http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProdID=4894
master kit- http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProdID=4842

but i think it will fit?? it says tacoma and T100 8" diff?? but i guess i need to find a carrier depending on what locker i decide on. but still have time untill im really ready to buy

 

I was thinking the same thing. It states it is for the V6 with a 8" diff. I would look for something for a 8.4" diff so you won't have to purchase other components. IIRC, there was a member here who ordered a ring/pinion and had to purchase third member (from a prerunner) to get the gears to fit.

 

o shit that sucks, but when i was lookin around on the interweb everything that i saw said that an 8.4" was called an 8" inch which i thought was kinda weird but i have no idea haha

 

wow, i was just looking into this and didn't realize it was being discussed! I too am having the same issue, any luck on finding a kit for our trucks? i'd like to buy something that is the complete package, and i guess might as well spring on a elocker.

 

It would probably good to call to make sure it will work with our diff. Have you checked out East Coast Gears? They have been the most helpful people I have spoken with about re-gearing for my truck.

 

keep us updated on what you find out and what options are the best. looks like this will be another project for the taco. ha ha, don't mean to make it look like i'm copying your truck! but it is damn nice!

 

ya man i know what you mean i dont want to eff my self over and have to pay to ship stuff back, but ya i need to call them and check it out. what have they told you? and how is the $$$ situation over there??

 

I placed an order with them for some T100 gears, 8.4" diff, 4.10 ratio, used for a $100 shipped. I got a cold back a few days later, they guy left me a voicemail message saying they did have any used parts in stock, but he said they do have some new ones for about $250. I told him no Thanks. He told me he has my number, so when he gets some used parts, he will give me a call. I am no rush to regear my truck, so I will wait. My plan is to wait for early summer before I take a fill swing and order the ring/pinion (used or new) and have it all installed with a Powertrax Locker.

 

wow thats awesome! i stumbled on to their site last night and they had a lot of stuff and everything was pretty cheap compaired to other places. so the T100 8" (8.4") gearin does fit out trucks? that makes me feel alot better. but im going to call them and see what i can find out too.

because i think i just may save and try to get the arb i know its ALOT of $$$ but i dont want to regreat not getting it and i like that i have the power of turning it on and off when i want. and i also like the air compressor thats nice that you can fill up tires and things like that.

and i have heard that the powertrax is werd on the roads like it ratches and clanks around corners. and sometimes you get a jump randomly when i it kicks in? i dont know have you read this?

 

If I had a 4x4, without a doubt I would get the ARB Air Lockers. I like the fact that you have th option of having a locked diff with the flip of a switch.

I figure I can save some money and go a different route and do a drop-in locker. I have read plenty of reviews about Powertrax to know what I should expect. I have heard it sometimes engages when going around a corner, a lower life span on tires. I have read Powertrax works well with a manual tranny, so I think it will run good w/ my truck.

I am looking forward to see how it turns out. When do you plan on getting everything installed? have you got quotes?

 

no i prob wont be getting anything till this summer all my $$ right now is going to spring break. but all i need to get the parts then yotabeast (the guy with the banner pic now) is gonna help me put everything in to save money on labor. but we will see how it goes i just need to save now.

i think im lookin at about $2k for everything i want to do so im just gonna buy bits and peaces when i can .

what about you??

 

I already have purchased the Powertrax Lock Right from PORC. I am about to purchase a master install kit from Ebay. I am just waiting on word from East Coast Gear to purchase 4.10s. I will have it all installed after the semester is over, because it is my daily driver, I can't leave it at the shop for a full day or two. I might have 4WP do the install or a local shop near my work.

 

damn thats awesome man good luck with everything! so you will get everything done before ill have some money to buy everything, let me know how it tunrs out if the lockright works good for you i just w=may end up doin that instead!

 

just emailed this justdifferentials guy that someone recommened to me....i gotta start saving alot more than i thought haha. 430 lockright no slip, 231 master install kit, 30 solid sleeve spacer and then 225 for 4.56 gears, totaling 918 dollars without install ( i dont think i can do it myself).
thats a boat load of dough, i need a better job hahah

actually i was looking into getting a civic or something, i think i found one , for 1000 bucks and then saving up for the truck and maybe putting in 4.88 gears of maybe 5.29 since it wont be my daily driver hopefully it works out

 

Thanks! I cannot wait until I get everything installed.