Im thinking 05 and up thirds are based on the 8.4" not the 8". They use the larger 10mm studs for mounting.
NO, the Elocker differential has a 8 inch ring gear. I know because I have a 2005 elocker in my 79
the Elocker uses v6 PRE tacoma r&p and bearings besides the one LARGE bearing
the tacoma 8.4 has a HUGE truss across the rear of the 3rd member. the Elocker does NOT