I recently bought a 2000 T4R SR5 4x4 w/electronic locking rear diff. 4:30 ratio. I got it on the cheap to use as a daily driver. I soon found out that it had problems with rear diff due to no power going to pass. side wheel. I dropped the third member out to investigate... I found that the pass. side spider gear that receives the 30 spline axle is broken. Salvage is the first place ive started looking, but am mostly finding non locking; 4x2; wrong ratio etc. I would just replace the spider gears, but from the dealer they cost around $500. Other issue is the housing that holds spider gear was compromised too. Its $428. New fully assembled pumkin is $1750 :tsk: Seems like all aftermarket venues dont offer aftermarket diff. with elec. locking option. Long story short ive found this.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aub-5420131
All specs seem to match up; 8 inch, 30 spline; 10 bolt etc. All id have to do is bolt my ring gear to it. Tech i spoke with at summit didnt know if it would fit in housing or not. Of course id not have a elec locker anymore, and would have to do some minor fabrication where actuator for locking mech is. To me it seem like a limited slip aftermarket thats stronger than factory for $550 isnt a bad option. Thoughts or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aub-5420131
All specs seem to match up; 8 inch, 30 spline; 10 bolt etc. All id have to do is bolt my ring gear to it. Tech i spoke with at summit didnt know if it would fit in housing or not. Of course id not have a elec locker anymore, and would have to do some minor fabrication where actuator for locking mech is. To me it seem like a limited slip aftermarket thats stronger than factory for $550 isnt a bad option. Thoughts or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
