Rear OEM TOYOTA 4 RUNNER DIFFERENTIAL 3.73 (3.727) missing teeth!

[FL054runner]

Ever since my rear went out in my 05, I have been looking for a lower-cost replacement that I would not have to deal with the dealer for.

The ring gear lost 4 teeth so it just won't go for long without getting stuck on the stripped part of the gear.

I removed the differential "chunk" and took the ring gear out, thinking that was all I had to do. However people tell me I should replace the ring and pinion gear, oh then I also better get a crush sleeve, pinion seal, two new bearings all ordered through the dealer... so much for doing it myself. Already over $300 spent and now the guys at the shop are telling me the pinion gear is too short!??!!?
I was told that I have a: " OEM TOYOTA 4 RUNNER REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL E-LOCKER 3.73 (3.727)"
:Cry:
Anybody know where I can just order the whole assembly or what other ones might fit my 05 without causing any other problems??
If anyone can help me please and thank you!

 

[fdbyrne]

Just get a drop-in 3rd member from ECGS.

 

[t-man]

^^^ what he said. I tried and tried to find a cheaper source and I couldn't even find a mechanic that could do it for less than $1100 and that was without a warranty. 5 year warranty from ECGS and they use a solid spacer so it won't deflect and break again, at least not without some SERIOUS abuse!!!!

$600

 

[RPS13]

I rebuilt one myself, and consider myself pretty good at wrenching. With a press and air tools, it took me a solid 7-8 hrs to do it myself. That's with a secondary diff to build up on the side.


I wish you had posted this earlier, I threw the other one with a dead pinion bearing and crush sleeve away last week. Was taking up space in the garage and had to clean out...

 

[RPS13]

...and getting to the point... the ECGS deal is pretty good after experiencing how much of a PITA it is to do your first time. 90% of it was setting the pinion shim height, but I'd strong recommend a solid spacer. No way in the world I'd do another crush sleeve after having to do all that as a result of it...

 

[Staceman]

Here's a few junkyards that have them used. Give them a call to see what they would charge to ship..

2006
Carrier
Lexus GX470 [P] AA1447 $500.29 All Auto Parts Co. -- Gold Seal USA-CA(Fontana) Request_Quote 1-800-797-4595 Request_Insurance_Quote

2005
Carrier
Toyota 4Runner AT,4x4 06603 $500 Dallas Auto Recycling USA-TX(Dallas) E-mail 972-286-4707 / 972-642-2222
2006
Carrier
Toyota 4Runner 4.7,AUTO,4X4,107K REAR AXLE; (3.73 RATIO), 4X4 A $VX945 $385.01 LKQ - Smart Parts USA-WI(Hustisford) E-mail 1-800-349-5850
2006
Carrier
Toyota 4Runner 4X4 REAR CARRIER 3.73 RATIO 234958 $375 Scott's Auto Recyclers USA-CO(Ft.-Collins) Request_Quote 800-767-8640 / 970-498-0662 Request_Insurance_Quote

 

[Jeremy556]

+1 on the ECGS. You do not have an e-locker, if stock.

 

[CO_SR5]

I also recommend ECGS, I just replaced my rear third member and changed gear ratio. I am now waiting on the front. A local shop where i used to live wanted $2800 to rebuild the rear and $2000 used, that was just for the rear.

I got both at ECGS for around $1300. The 5 year warranty is also a plus, that should get me another 100,000.