rear end exploded

hmasonb34 · 05-10-2012, 04:10 AM

Well guys looks like I finally did it. Ive had my turbo on my tacoma about a year and 5 monthes now (about 4000 miles). I dont drive it very often just when I wanna run around and have some fun. Although when Im driving it im very hard on it. well the other day some guys at work wanted to see it. So I drove it to work. To make a long story short. I was beating on it leaving work and busted the gears in the rear end. It made it about 3 miles away from the job site and now I need a new rearend.

Time for an upgrade. From what ive herd on here the best bang for the buck upgrade is the ford 8.8 3L73 locker. I can do that swap for about 500 bucks. Found a rearend for $200.00 There is a shop in town that will do the Drive shaft conversion for $250.00. Then I figure another $50.00 bucks in random parts to adapt the brake lines, change fluids, and studs to match the lugnuts i have incase some dumb azz gets them mixed up at a tire shop.

Does anyone have any other options in that 500.00 price range before I start this project.

If not does anyone whos done this swap have any tips or tricks for getting done. Like what they used to adapt the brake lines or part numbers for the studs that will fit tacoma lug nut thread pitch and fit the explorer rotors. Any and all info will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Heath....

AFP520 · 05-10-2012, 08:25 AM

500 seems great for the swap.

671taco · 05-10-2012, 08:58 AM

I think ncook had a s-runner rear w/ 4.11 gears for sale. You might want to pm him. And it's pretty much a direct swap.

Speed Freek · 05-10-2012, 09:03 AM

You dont need a DS conversion, simply a different U-joint for around $35.

And yes thats the best upgrade IMO. However if I were you I would swap the stock LSD for a True-trac LSD instead of the clutch pack style which is probably worn out anyway.

hmasonb34 · 05-10-2012, 08:24 PM

Do you still have the info on where you got the U-joint and maybe a part number. and this tru trac you speak of how much is it? If I can just bolt up a new U-Joint then maybe I can upgrade to the better locker. Any info on this would be great. Did anyone ever get the E-brake cable hooked up. Ive read somewhere that was a small problem as well.

hmasonb34 · 05-11-2012, 04:54 PM

TTT anyone have any other advise....... will hopefully get my new rear end next weekend. waiting on a pay check.....

hmasonb34 · 05-14-2012, 02:59 PM

wow was really hoping for some help here on this one. Think I have the rear end located now. WIll need to go get it hopefully this week and start pulling mine out this weekend and get ready for the swap.

Speed Freek · 05-14-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hmasonb34

Do you still have the info on where you got the U-joint and maybe a part number. and this tru trac you speak of how much is it? If I can just bolt up a new U-Joint then maybe I can upgrade to the better locker. Any info on this would be great. Did anyone ever get the E-brake cable hooked up. Ive read somewhere that was a small problem as well.

I havent done the swap so I have no part numbers, the True -trac is around $500, and takes some know-how to get it done, you will need to make sure your lash is correct since it replaces your stock gear carrier.

Dont know about the E-brake thing, but your going to just have to get creative.

Chris D. · 05-14-2012, 05:52 PM

I'd just get the v6 5lug rear end for now, then pop a locker or dtt in it later...
Maybe regear...

Those ford 8.8's are nice for aftermarket, but it'll be a pain for ebrake stuff... The stock lsd's in em are junk.. Sure, you get disks.. Meh.. Overrated on a truck..

hmasonb34 · 05-14-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris D.

I'd just get the v6 5lug rear end for now, then pop a locker or dtt in it later...
Maybe regear...

Those ford 8.8's are nice for aftermarket, but it'll be a pain for ebrake stuff... The stock lsd's in em are junk.. Sure, you get disks.. Meh.. Overrated on a truck..

whats the gear ratio on the V6 5lug. lookin to go fast quickly. Do you feel it would hold 500hp. gotta see what one of those will run me. Thanks for the input...