BEG
Adventurer
I have the opportunity to pick up a set of 4.90s from a local '03 Sport which I'd eventually like to swap into my '00 Gen 2.5 with stock, unlocked 4.27s. I'm still in the planning stages, but I have some questions I need answered:
Front diff:
- Can I swap the whole front axle? Just the carrier? Gears only? (Front will be getting an air locker so gears will have to be set up regardless)
- If I swap in more than just the ring and pinion, that means I can no longer run CAD, right (I plan to run manual hubs either way)?
- Will I lose 2HI if I want to still be able to shift into 4HI on the fly?
Rear diff:
- Does the whole third member from the MS bolt right into the Montero housing?
- Is keeping the Hybrid LSD worth having to install an ARB rear locker?
- Does it make more sense to just install the R&P into a factory locked rear?
Front diff:
- Can I swap the whole front axle? Just the carrier? Gears only? (Front will be getting an air locker so gears will have to be set up regardless)
- If I swap in more than just the ring and pinion, that means I can no longer run CAD, right (I plan to run manual hubs either way)?
- Will I lose 2HI if I want to still be able to shift into 4HI on the fly?
Rear diff:
- Does the whole third member from the MS bolt right into the Montero housing?
- Is keeping the Hybrid LSD worth having to install an ARB rear locker?
- Does it make more sense to just install the R&P into a factory locked rear?