new to me 89 4-runner, looking for info

[BLKNBLU]

not necessarily. Around here a 3rd can go for as much as 150 per, especially if it's one with 4.88 (which are rare-er than the others). For 300 bones you should be able to find gears and install kits. Only problem is the install. If you are local to Colorado I can pass along the number of a guy who will set them up for 150 a diff. 600 bucks and you should be good to go. It sounds like a lot of money, but if there is one thing I have learned while modding my truck, it's to do it once - do it right. Otherwise you will spend more money in the long run.

I'll agree and disagree. The factory 4.88s are both sought after as well as shunned depending on who you talk to. One might get lucky and find some cheap, then again, perhaps not. It seems like a right place/right time kind of thing.

I'm with you on the re-gear of aftermarket products though. I'd rather have new stuff that I know I can get fixed if need be. I haven't seen that kind of pricing here but not too far off.

not local to colorado by about 2k miles. if i could find some one around here to set my gears up for $150 apiece and do a good job i would definetly go that route, but i have heard nothing but bad about the local shops. i talked with east coast gear supply and he wants $1200 for f/r gears and a spool w/ a 5 year warranty. i'm considering this but it seems like ALOT of money. opinions on this are welcome. so likke i need to scratch the factory 4.88's. thanks again

jake

Consider letting ZUK do them. Shipping would be easily offset by the prices you're seeing in your area. Possibly I could scrounge CL out here for 3rds to take over to ZUK to save shipping one way. Then you could sell your diffs locally to recoup the cost.

 

[hillbillyjake]

i never really considered shipping them out to have them set up. yet another option to consider but one of the better ones yet. i may have to contact him to see whats up. thanks

jake