4x4yota's 81 4x4 build

[pumkin toy]

why dont you just buy a loc-rite for them?  they are pretty affordable and i have never had a problem with mine

[4x4yota]

a spool is only $150, lock rite and aussie are $269, and I have a friend that will install it for me for free and also have a friend that offered to try and figure out how to weld a V6 3rd

[oldyeller]

Love that toy!!!

[pumkin toy]

a spool is only $150, lock rite and aussie are $269, and I have a friend that will install it for me for free and also have a friend that offered to try and figure out how to weld a V6 3rd

well if he offered to "try" and figure it out, you better have an extra one cuz it might not last long!

[4x4yota]

yeah thats good idea ill prolly by a spare to test on found one on here for sale and he says its a 2 pinion 4.56
or pony p the $$$ for the spool...

[4x4yota]

went wheeling tonite with a friend had a blast and broke my front drive shaft (wish I had a rear locker) but still went on it 2WD lo and kept up no problem got a few pics but it was dark, cold, & snowing









friends SA frontier (let him borrow my 37s since his 35s were bald and he wanted to check clearence for 37)

[83yota]

looks like fun

[pumkin toy]

so is the dude with the frontier buying your 37's then?

[4x4yota]

no he backed out got a deal on some custom H1 wheels with brand new 37s so Im just gonna keep modding the truck to run the 37s and save for duals... so now yo got me debating on the welded rear... was looking on ZUKs sight and saw that you can put V6 gears in a 4cyl 3rd so I might have that done or just in stall an aussie or lock rite

[pumkin toy]

what would be the purpose of having v6 gears installed in a 4cyl third?

[axled89]

stronger / thicker /        my 89 swap they asked v/6 or not.     i said yes it is a v/6.      so i bought the front and rear v/6 no questions asked.       fit right in.       

[pumkin toy]

v6 ring and pinion is thicker?  how could it be thicker if it just "fits right in"

[axled89]

   bro.    i didn't build my front sas third.

[pumkin toy]

 bro.    i didn't build my front sas third.

from what i know the v6 gears use bigger bearings, which is why you have to use a v6 housing to put them in.  So do you have complete v6 third members in your truck then?

[axled89]

actuly i don't really know man now you asked and qeustioned it.   i bought the axle dissasembled.  and ordered there build kit and told the parts guy it was a v/6.   then gave it all to a guy i no the has done toy axles before.
got it back and swaped the truck.  and it works fine now for about 2 years.   sorry bro. can't answer your qestion for sure.

[4x4yota]

http://gearinstalls.com/tommyinstall.htm

[Jud]

Puting V6 gears in a 4cyl 3rd is pointless because the only strenght difference is in the bigger bearings and thicker 3rd casting.

[4x4yota]

Puting V6 gears in a 4cyl 3rd is pointless because the only strenght difference is in the bigger bearings and thicker 3rd casting.

only reason i would do it is so I could weld it up easier... might as well buy a spool or just gear my old 4cyl 3rd

[axled89]

that's what i ened up doing to the front third.  was welding it up.  spool rear.

[pumkin toy]

Puting V6 gears in a 4cyl 3rd is pointless because the only strenght difference is in the bigger bearings and thicker 3rd casting.

thanks Jud!
also i dont understand why it would be any easier to weld up a v6 third rather than a 4cyl third? its the same procedure, just weld the spider gears together!

[4x4yota]

if I weld it I will do it like this. but should I just go all the way around or leave it to put my spiders back in?

[4x4yota]

body lift installed

[zembalayan]

Your truck is looking good!

Keep the pics coming!

Like the white steelies with yours, too.  Nice choice!

[4x4yota]

body lift all done and drives great and now with the 37s back on



still want to do a front drop hanger (to correct my pinion angle) and maybe add another leaf to the front and cut to BL to a 1" want an end total of no more than 5" right now Im about 5.5" in the rear and 4.5" up front

[4x4yota]

how strong are factory V6 4.88 I came across a deal locally for 2 factory V6 4.88 3rds for $150 each

(also does my bed look twisted?)

[pumkin toy]

i would deffinatley buy those for 150 a piece! thats a good deal!

[4x4yota]

can I still install a spool in them I know you cant change gears but the carrier is the same correct

[pumkin toy]

the carrier is not the same as a 4cyl. the v6 carrier is made to hold bigger bearings. but idk if that makes a difference for a spool or not. i have never installed a spool, only lock rites

[4x4yota]

but the V6 case is the same for the 4.88 as any V6 carrier?

I would like to run 5.29 but I dont really plan to run any bigger than 35s after my 37s wear out and will do dual cases with my tax return so would 4.88 be a good jump or just run my 4.56 til get $$ for 5.29s

[hilux-1983]

but the V6 case is the same for the 4.88 as any V6 carrier?

I would like to run 5.29 but I dont really plan to run any bigger than 35s after my 37s wear out and will do dual cases with my tax return so would 4.88 be a good jump or just run my 4.56 til get $$ for 5.29s

I did that same kinda thinking when a gear swap was in view. I held out for the 529's all together and I'm sooo glad I did. Thats not a big enough jump to spend the $$$$. Just my 2 centaroonies.