Topic: 3rd member

[shauns toy]

i just got a 3rd member with 4;10s cause i had mismatch gears before the prob is it is welded and my truck is a daily driver, my question is should i put in the front or rear, any opinions will be appriciated, i only got it cause of the price please help p.s. getting another ast this time is not an option   thanks again

[BLACKDOG]

I'd put it in the rear.  Driving with a welded rear end is no big deal, and after a few times driving it, you'll never even notice.  You'll chirp the tires a little bit, just go easy on the throttle around corners.  You'll get a little more wear out of the tires, but not a significant amount less. 

On the flip side, if you put it in the front, it'll be unused and not affect daily driving at all until you put it in 4wd.  The issue there is the greater possibility of breaking front end components.  Steering is usually affected offroad, it becomes harder to manuever the front end. 

So really its up to you, either one is a good possibility, and many people have either or both in theirs.

[Joey88RUNR]

id put it in the rear, no weight back there, I drove my 4runner welded in the rear loaded up once, it would not let me turn!

[79coyotefrg]

get rid of it,  a welded diff in a daily driver is dangerous, esp when it rains

[yotabj]

Put it in the rear(unless you have a powerhouse like glen) you'll be fine... my truck has been drove to Tellico 7 times 190 miles 1 way,and drove to every other trail I ride for 8 years with a welded diff. Only thing i would advise against is driving on snow/ice roads in 2wd.