</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Originally posted by phong:
<strong>...So the tripod joint bearings are bigger... whoopdee doo. That's not where the axle usually fails. And I'll take a thicker shaft over a thinner shaft anyday.

In your case, I would try to get the 4Runner axle... just so it matches the other side. But IMO, there are no major disadvantages in using a Tacoma axle.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">I agree.

Ideally, one of us should eventually get on a ramp and check how close the Taco tripod bearings are to the end of the tripod shell when used on a 4Runner at full extension. I remember that my original 4Runner axles had wear areas that were definitely more than 1/4" in from the ends of the joint, but I don't remember how much cushion room there was. The only disadvantage would be that threat of how close it gets to the end of the tripod shell for strength.

There's also this unforeseen problem that some people who buy the ORS 4Runner manual hub kit might unknowingly have CarQuest Taco axles and actually need the ORS Taco kit instead of the 4Runner kit so it matches whatever axles they have.

So Mike, if it's possible to get your replacement axles from a different store, I'd consider that, just so you have matching axles. Hopefully there isn't a restocking fee.
Jeff