Hey Guys, I am new to the Forum and have a few questions. I am re-gearing my 1994 Toyota 4x4 and will be installing ARB lockers front and rear. I have spent a few weeks trying to decide on the best way to go about the switch and have decided on the following:

1) I have acquired a used front Diff and plan on re-building with a new set of 4:88 gears and ARB locker. I have pulled the diff cover off and it looks good on the inside, however I believe the bearing on the pinion gear is very bad as it is hard to turn and appears to have a fair amount of slack, the other bearings in there look good.


Question 1: What all should I get to re-build this Diff? I think I want all new bearings, seals (I have new 4:88 ring and pinion) does all this come in a ôinstall kitö oh and yes I am buying the ARB locker also. Yes I still have the IFS up front, I am not doing a SAS.

2) I am looking for a used 3rd for my rear axel, my truck is a 4cy. My plan is to build this used 3rd with my new ring and pinion gears and new ARB locker. Same question as above, what all should I get for the re-build? Also will a 3rd out of a V6 truck fit in my truck (4cy)? If I was to decide to buy a new 3rd already with 4:88Æs and ARB from say marlin crawler could and should I get the v6 3rd? On their site I believe it sayÆs if I have a 4cy then I need to get the $40 bearing kit for the rear 3rd. What is that exactly?

3) Now, if I canÆt find someone that I trust knows how to setup these gears and install the lockers around home who would you guys recommend? And what is a reasonable price to pay for all this?

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Sorry for the novel.

Eddie