I can finally put together the report from the weekend...

First, get it up on the lift and get the wheels and skidplate off...


Front diff, ready to go in. I left the vacuum lines, breather, etc. attached since I didn't have any other reference for it. It worked out fine that way.


A transmission jack makes this a pretty easy job. Just gotta get the diff angled right to get it up there and clear all the vacuum lines, etc. I also had to install a new ADD indicator switch since the guy that used the motor broke it when he pulled the harness (literally pulled, instead of unplugging...).


Going up.




And in!


Note to future self... put in axle BEFORE putting on hub. Typical 2wd mistake, eh?


Unexpected issue... 16" wheel brake dust shields interfere with the 15" wheel brakes. Solution, cut like mad and while you are at it, make room for a later Tundra upgrade...


You can see all the extra room between the disk and dust shield here:


Gotta test fit the wheels:


Brake detail and new OEM lower ball joints:


Sadly found the passenger side of the steering rack is leaking. Another project for another time - though I do already have the poly bushing in there. Hmph.


I sent this one to my wife, who then complained that the truck is too high...


Almost there:


The next two are hard to see... I was able to get the little plastic clips off the parts truck that hold the diff breather and ADD lines to the frame/body:






Celebration beer!



More to come...

-Charlie