?'s about TRD axle swap

[weltz99]

Alright, I am hopefully be purchasing a TRD rear end next weekend. Got some questions about the swap.

I have a 99 regular cab 5speed with 4.10's, the axle is outta of a 01 TRD V6 5speed. This is also 4.10's I believe am I correct?

Also will the drive shaft be correct? going from a extra cab 8" diff to a regular cab 8.4" diff? It has the yoke still if it helps...

All the brakes are still on the axle, so the only thing needed to be done is disconnect flex line reconnect and bleed. I seen some things on here about the E-brake cable though. Mine goes up over the leaf spring so will the 01 be the same?

As for wiring the E-locker in. It has the wires up to the first plug from the locker. I know I will need more...just dont know what is missing? Any Toyota Factory parts or just things from the local parts store?

I used the search function...but seems like its a different story depending on what year the axle is. Also didnt see anything about regular cabs.

[hytenor]

Originally Posted by weltz99

Alright, I am hopefully be purchasing a TRD rear end next weekend. Got some questions about the swap.

I have a 99 regular cab 5speed with 4.10's, the axle is outta of a 01 TRD V6 5speed. This is also 4.10's I believe am I correct?

Also will the drive shaft be correct? going from a extra cab 8" diff to a regular cab 8.4" diff? It has the yoke still if it helps...

All the brakes are still on the axle, so the only thing needed to be done is disconnect flex line reconnect and bleed. I seen some things on here about the E-brake cable though. Mine goes up over the leaf spring so will the 01 be the same?

As for wiring the E-locker in. It has the wires up to the first plug from the locker. I know I will need more...just dont know what is missing? Any Toyota Factory parts or just things from the local parts store?

I used the search function...but seems like its a different story depending on what year the axle is. Also didnt see anything about regular cabs.

yes, 4.10 gears
driveline bolt pattern will be the same
Ebrake configuration should be the same...I think they changed in '03

as for wiring....your dash may already have the wiring so you may just need the harness that goes from the axle to the cab. If you do have the dash wiring you can then just install the OE switch.
If not you can wire the locker up w/o the OE wiring and switch using a simple home-make harness and off the shelf switch.

there is a rather detailed thread that just went through all of this a couple weeks back so try scrolling through the tech folder.

you suck at search
punched in 'elocker' and got 6 different threads...

try this one.
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthrea...hlight=elocker

[weltz99]

So the placement of the flange off the TRD is close enough to 8.4 that the drive shaft length is correct..?

Thanks for the reply...

Sorry...That was the one thing I didnt use for a search. duh

[hytenor]

Originally Posted by weltz99

So the placement of the flange off the TRD is close enough to 8.4 that the drive shaft length is correct..?

Thanks for the reply...

Sorry...That was the one thing I didnt use for a search. duh

they should be the same...even if not exact, your DS has plenty of slip to compensate.

[weltz99]

Sweet thanks for the link too...I found a lot of info on and off from that thread. Looks like I got some electrical components to be buying.

[hytenor]

Originally Posted by weltz99

Sweet thanks for the link too...I found a lot of info on and off from that thread. Looks like I got some electrical components to be buying.

It will make a fun project...well worth the time and effort

[jaemory88]

I am about to purchase a front diff and rear complete axle out of an 02 non-trd tacoma. Not sure if it is a v6 or not yet? Called the guy but had to leave a message. The reason I am swapping axles is because he has 4.10s compared to my 3.58s. He is going to remove the front and rear parts and sell them to me for $350. He also stated the axle was not an e-locker. Which is fine I just need a lower gear ratio for the time being.

I have searched trying to study up about swapping the axles. Nothing really concise yet except this thread:

http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.ph...rear+axle+swap

Basically its not going to be a hard swap but I would just like some recommendations about doing the swap.

Change the diff-oil of course. Is there anything I need to look out for or possibly do while I have everything unhooked. And if it is v6 still should bolt up perfectly correct.

Of course I am on a small budget.

Thanks

[hytenor]

Originally Posted by jaemory88

I am about to purchase a front diff and rear complete axle out of an 02 non-trd tacoma. Not sure if it is a v6 or not yet? Called the guy but had to leave a message. The reason I am swapping axles is because he has 4.10s compared to my 3.58s. He is going to remove the front and rear parts and sell them to me for $350. He also stated the axle was not an e-locker. Which is fine I just need a lower gear ratio for the time being.

I have searched trying to study up about swapping the axles. Nothing really concise yet except this thread:

http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.ph...rear+axle+swap

Basically its not going to be a hard swap but I would just like some recommendations about doing the swap.

Change the diff-oil of course. Is there anything I need to look out for or possibly do while I have everything unhooked. And if it is v6 still should bolt up perfectly correct.

Of course I am on a small budget.

Thanks

do you have manual hubs or ADD?
rear 3rd is a direct swap. you might as well order a pair of outer axle seals and replace them since they are cheap and easy to do while you have the axles out.
If you have a different front it is still an easy swap but you may have to change the Dr side tube (depending on manual hub or ADD).

once you get them double check the ring gear (rear) for the factory stamp of the gear ratio...should be 4.1

[jaemory88]

Originally Posted by hytenor

do you have manual hubs or ADD?
rear 3rd is a direct swap. you might as well order a pair of outer axle seals and replace them since they are cheap and easy to do while you have the axles out.
If you have a different front it is still an easy swap but you may have to change the Dr side tube (depending on manual hub or ADD).

once you get them double check the ring gear (rear) for the factory stamp of the gear ratio...should be 4.1

I have manual hubs. Yea I am definately going to check when I pick them up. Also do you feel like 350 is a pretty good price. It seems cheap to me with the full axle and front diff

thanks

[hytenor]

Originally Posted by jaemory88

I have manual hubs. Yea I am definately going to check when I pick them up. Also do you feel like 350 is a pretty good price. It seems cheap to me with the full axle and front diff

thanks

price is good.

just swap out the tube on the pass side (goofed above ) or...keep if and wire in a switch so you can actually use it...nice if you have a full-time locker up front. the writeup on this is in the faq/tech section...can't remember exactly where...done by Dick Foster.

[jaemory88]

Originally Posted by hytenor

price is good.

just swap out the tube on the pass side (goofed above ) or...keep if and wire in a switch so you can actually use it...nice if you have a full-time locker up front. the writeup on this is in the faq/tech section...can't remember exactly where...done by Dick Foster.

Yea I have been looking a bit in the Tech area. Great info.. can not find anyhting by Dick except his slider build. So the Pass Axle Tube needs to be changed due to the 02 Diff being ADD. So i should not have to have any extra parts. I absoletly hate tearing things apart and ending up not having all my parts toegether to put back together since my truck is my DD.

[hytenor]

Originally Posted by jaemory88

Yea I have been looking a bit in the Tech area. Great info.. can not find anything by Dick except his slider build. So the Pass Axle Tube needs to be changed due to the 02 Diff being ADD. So i should not have to have any extra parts. I absolutely hate tearing things apart and ending up not having all my parts together to put back together since my truck is my DD.

try sending him an email or PM...I can't find the writeup either

If you just want to retain what you have and not add the ADD stuff just swap your manual tube for the ADD one onto the new diff and bolt it up. check the FSM for a parts breakdown and torque specs. Use the '01-04 fsm for ADD and '00 or earlier for manual. I can't remember if there is a gasket between the tube and diff but if there is you can just use RTV in place of it.