Sorry to get everyone excited but I'm talking about the older tundra-tacoma diff that people refer to as the 8.4". I think this is a much stronger 3rd than the mini 8". It has a larger pinion, main bearings, and ring gear bolts. The best thing is the two trusses that go between the main caps. These make the 3rd more rigid and prevent ring gear defflection which is what kills most 8" 3rds.
The bolt pattern for the housing is different and the bolts are bigger so this would have to be changed on the mini housing. The trusses take up space so the back of the housing would have to be enlarged. These diffs are strong enough that I think the axle shafts would be the weak point instead of the expensive 3rd member.
like what year?
and what gears are available for the 8.4
and what locker?
brian higdon...
