Custom 5.7 gear ratios for 2gen 4runner?

[darkvhorse]

Hi guys

Made the rash decision to buy someone elses project/toy, a '93 4runner with 37" tyres and a lift, with a bunch of mods. Its a lot of fun to go mudding in but has some issues!

The rear diff has self destructed. Upon inspection it has a 5.7 gear ratio, not the regular 4.1/4.3.

After much searching, I can't find parts to replace it. Any suggestions or leads? Other trucks to take the gears out of? Or should I just get in touch with ARB, give 'em the specs and fork out for a locker.

Thanks!

 

[DeclansDaddy]

If it has 5.79's they are plentiful. Not sure if you R&P just need replaced or the whole differential but here's a start. Toyota 8" Std Rotation Ring & Pinion Differential Gears (4cyl, V6, ELocker)

 

[Hyde802]

Just nit picking this point, but they are 5.71, not 5.79

Not very common because they have to be set up PERFECTLY, otherwise they eat them selves apart.

Lets see some epics of the broken diff! We love broken part pictures. Haha.

 

[Scalded_Dawg]

Autopsy photos please... And Welcome to T4R.org!

 

[DeclansDaddy]

Whoops meant 5.71. Was getting .29 and .71 mixed up. Never seen a toyota set but I know we run GM 5.86's in our racecars and the pinion is fragile due to the ring having to be so thick. I've busted a few pinions due to this. Would like to see what happened in this case also.

 

[9494runner]

Toyota Gear Installs

browse zuks site, he has quite a few 5.71 toyo installs, he often mentions who made the gears good/bad tips and tricks

great read anyway :thumb3: