DIY 1985 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Planning on upgrading my rear axle to accommodate traction control. I understand that those 2wds without inspection covers on the differential have to be swapped. Will my stock wheels fit on a Toyota pickup axle? I imagine welding on perches to stay sprung under, but don't want to forefit stock height or an under the bed spare. Any thoughts regarding potential axles? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 2wd Toyota axle is 5 lug4wd Toyota is 6 lug. Your wheels might fit, but the axle would have to be narrowed. Quote Link to comment
distributorguy Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Are they the same axle except for width or do they have a different carrier in each (light versus heavy duty)? Quote Link to comment
DIY 1985 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I suppose that it's easiest to get a C200 and an ARB locker for driveshaft, brake lines, axle width, ebrake, and wheels? However, some later model Toyotas come with the opportunity for factory equipped lockers--which could open up possibilities, depending on their gear ratios? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 This got a hemi in it? The 720s are not known for needing much traction. What's up? Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 jesusno2 previously stated 720 wms-wms being 57-1/2". I've also seen it quoted as 56-1/4". Either way, I believe an early (79-85) toyota 4wd axle is only 55", so no narrowing necessary on that. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 The Yoda 4x4 axle is about 2" wider than the 620. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 The Yoda 4x4 axle is about 2" wider than the 620. Well, per one of your own threads, the 720 is 56.35" and the 620 is 56" (though there was some disparity between disc or drum truck, disc being wider, and not clear if 56" was from a disc or drum truck). Either way, 55" is still less than a 720. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I put the Yoda axle on my 620. The front was about 1" a side wider IIRC. I can't believe it but I have a Yoda 4x4 axle out back. The trees grew around it. Still has the tires on it and under a foot of snow or I'd go measure it. If the old lady ever saw it she'd make me haul it out of there. 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 ...they are different widths depending on year... Quote Link to comment
DIY 1985 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just found a Jan.'96 Nissan pickup with limited slip and drums for $150. How well do they age, it is unusually rusted? I can bench press a bathtub but I may not be able to curl an axle. What gear ratio comes with my '85 2wd? Wheels and driveshaft will fit? Z24, but there is sand and snow. I like the ifs and 26" tires; gave up a lifted 73 Landcruiser with 33s. Quote Link to comment
DIY 1985 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 It was in the salvage yard, and I assume that it was a factory Nissan lsd, but I only saw the sticker. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Probably an H-233 and wider than your axle. Yours is a H-190. Look on your engine tag below the passenger side hood hinge on the inner fender. The bottom line is TRANS/AXLE....... FS5W71B....... HF 39 (3.889) or maybe HF 37 (3.70) maybe HF 35 (3.545) The Hardbody has a similar tag same location. Quote Link to comment
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