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I understand by your post I really don't need a 3rd out of a v6 truck but if I find one at a good price will it fit in my housing without any modifications?

When you say I need bearing kits for the ARB's, is that in addition to the bearings that come with the install kits?

Thanks again for the help guys.


No, you don't need a v6 rear, if you find one and your 4 cyl. is still the 4cyl 2 pinion and not the 4 pinion as OOP's mentioned Toyota started using just the v6 rear, and you want to run it go ahead and get it, you need one to build while you run your truck(saves on down time).

Yes, you will need side bearings for the ARB's. The Install kits do not come w/new side bearings since you use your stock carrier. The ARB completely replaces the stock carrier. Keep in mind you will pay about $60 more for a set of V6 bearings(dealer only item at least for my '90 V6) for the 4cyl., when considering trying to find a v6 3rd. Also IIRC, the 2wd V6's use the same 4 pinion 3rd, and should be cheaper since most don't think there is much value to them. All in all you should be fine w/the 4cyl. 3rd, the biggest issue for reliability w/the ARB's is the ability of the person setting them up, make sure to use a shop(if local) that has plenty experience w/the ARB's, not just gears in general. You should also keep an eye Pirate 4x4.com or Marlincrawler.com(forums) for someone parting out a rig w/ARB, you could save yourself some money in the long run.

More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
'90 X-cab 4.88's 33 BFG AT's, rr ARB, Headers, Ignition upgrade, cold air induction.
'91 X-cab 5.29's 315's BFG MT's, rr ARB, custom bumper and flatbed