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Toyota Rear-Axle Beef-Up

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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