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swapping the rear end is easier than swapping the rear diff, and yes i have welded many diff's I even did a write up on here. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


I guess it also depends on your particular skill set. Of course a diff must be welded sufficiently for it to be reliable. On the other hand by the time you find (IF you can) a leaf spring MS axle WITH a locker, bolts it up, replaced brake components (likely needed), got a pump, wired it all up etc...I would think the difference is trivial. I think there are a few people on here with SR axles bolted up but cannot lock it yet. OK, OK that's further than I've got and I've got 2 lockers <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...