[Angry_4runner]

Little back story, i went to pick n pull and got an e-locker off of a 1997 4runner but i have a 99. I asked on facebook if it would fit and they said yes but it has to match my front gearing. I dont know my gear or the e locker gearing. So my question is can i just swap out the front diff from the junk yard 4runner and put it in my 4runner?

Junk yard 4runner: v6 4wd automatic. Door sticker reads A04A

Mine: 4cyl 4wd manual. Door sticker A03A

*i tried to upload the pics but it failed*

[Silver Supra]

Originally Posted by Angry_4runner

Little back story, i went to pick n pull and got an e-locker off of a 1997 4runner but i have a 99. I asked on facebook if it would fit and they said yes but it has to match my front gearing. I dont know my gear or the e locker gearing. So my question is can i just swap out the front diff from the junk yard 4runner and put it in my 4runner?

Junk yard 4runner: v6 4wd automatic. Door sticker reads A04A

Mine: 4cyl 4wd manual. Door sticker A03A

*i tried to upload the pics but it failed*

Yep, I just did exactly that. Chances are you have 4.10's and the e-locker is probably a 4.30. Just swap both to be safe.

[St Runner]

I would go back and grab the front diff from the same 4runner you got the locked rear diff from. As a general rule A05A -4.56 A04A -4.3 A03A -4.1 A02A -3.9. Always best to do the spin test or count gears just in case somebody swapped things different from the factory

[96RedRunner]

Swapping is cheaper than regearing. Good time to change the CV seals.

[Angry_4runner]

Yesss hopefully the front diff is still there. Its gonna be a big project im guessing.

[Silver Supra]

Originally Posted by Angry_4runner

Yesss hopefully the front diff is still there. Its gonna be a big project im guessing.

It's not bad, just follow Tim's video and you will be good to go. It's messy so have lots of brake clean and paper towels ready.

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