Author Topic: noob question about v6 rear axle? (Read 1888 times)

donutman126 · « **on:** Jun 14, 2007, 04:52:25 PM »

I want to swap to a 86 and newer rear axle. I have the v6 5.29 gears and setup kit but i am having trouble finding a complete v6 axle. I was wondering will a v6 third member drop into a 4 cylinder rear axle? I found someone selling a v6 rear thrid and i was thinking of buying that than getting an 86 and newer 4cyl housing.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 14, 2007, 05:10:57 PM »

the v6 diff will fit in a 4 cyl housing

donutman126 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 14, 2007, 05:12:32 PM »

Will I need to make modifications to the housing or are the 4cyl and 6cyl the same?

~tc~ · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 14, 2007, 08:56:24 PM »

Will drop right in.

Snowtoy · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 15, 2007, 11:26:41 PM »

The 86-95 IFS axle housings and axles are all the same, the only difference is the carrier, 4cyl or V6. The 8" 4x4 truck/4-Runner 3rd members are the same from '80-'95(non Tacoma).

Joe S. · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 14, 2007, 07:46:03 PM »

so are the V6 thirds a lot stronger?

Nothingface5384 · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 14, 2007, 08:08:50 PM »

yea, v6 thirds and stronger.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 14, 2007, 08:13:31 PM »

the v6 is stronger, however i have never seen anyone actually break either carrier..... the math does support it though

the 86-95 rear axle tubes and housing are the same for v6 or 22r or res

OOPS · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 14, 2007, 09:29:04 PM »

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Will I need to make modifications to the housing or are the 4cyl and 6cyl the same?

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Will drop right in.

Not totally true, some minor grinding needs to be done on the gear slots on the flange, especially with 5:29 gears. The slots need to be deepend and widened a bit. No big deal and it makes the 3rd slide in a lot easier.

Joe S. · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 15, 2007, 07:08:32 AM »

thanks!

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