I found it!! they do exist rebuilding a rare 4runner to be road worthy again

[99blackt4rsport]

Found an E locked 2002 tacoma manual also. I'm almost positive gearing should be the same.. but these have leaf spring setup. Will be calling the yard Monday hope they still got it.

 

[99blackt4rsport]

Whoa hollanderparts.com that place is awesome! Their pricing is not bad either! Even shipping included is still sometimes cheaper than buying it locally! Thanks xcmtb83! Think that just opened another option never seen so many 4wd 4runner!

 

[xcmtb83]

Found an E locked 2002 tacoma manual also. I'm almost positive gearing should be the same.. but these have leaf spring setup. Will be calling the yard Monday hope they still got it.

Tacoma axle housings are totally different. I wouldn't bother converting a Tacoma axle over to coil sprung. However I would consider converting a 4Runner housing over to leaf sprung if required. The 4Runner housings are slightly stronger because they aren't necked down on the ends.

 

[99blackt4rsport]

Oh I see ok I'll skip that one then. Back to the drawing board.