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Toyota Rear-Axle Beef-Up

Options for the hard-core user

  • Front Range combines their full-float kit with a rear disc brake conversion that provides full parking brake capabilities. Downey Off Road also sells disc brake kits for trucks and 4Runners.
    Front Range combines their full-float kit with a rear disc brake conversion that provides
  • When the rear suspension has been modified so that increased wheel travel is available, it is not uncommon for the tires to hit the frame under compression. This limits articulation. Swapping to the wider rear axle or using wheel spacers, such as these All-Pro units, can help solve the problem.
    When the rear suspension has been modified so that increased wheel travel is available, it
  • Drain plugs on the bottom of the axle housings take a beating in the rocks, but these recessed hex socket plugs stay tucked up out of harm's way. Both All-Pro and Marlin Crawler offer these flush magnetic replacements for a few bucks each.
    Drain plugs on the bottom of the axle housings take a beating in the rocks, but these rece
  • When swapping driveshafts on Toyota transfer cases and third members, the driveshaft flange bolt patterns sometimes vary. A simple trick to allow swapping amongst patterns is to drill a second bolt circle offset 45 degrees from the original one.
    When swapping driveshafts on Toyota transfer cases and third members, the driveshaft flang
  • Persson Off-Road Systems offers this sturdy, bolt-on differential skidplate. It provides plenty of protection to the lower axle and third member areas of the axle. Fully trail-tested and constructed from stainless steel stock, this unit is built to last.
    Persson Off-Road Systems offers this sturdy, bolt-on differential skidplate. It provides p
SOURCES
All-Pro Offroad
541 N. Palm Ave.
Hemet
CA  92543
Front Range Off-Road Fabrication
Downey Off-Road Mfg. Marlin Crawler
1543-B N. Maple
Fresno
CA  93703
www.marlincrawler.com
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