98 100 series with toasted front diff (1 Viewer)

[Ukko100LC]

I toasted my front diff on some rocks in MT. yes, I know I was probably a little heavy with the gas and got some wheel spin just before the tires touched back down. I'm looking for the part number for a new Toyota front diff - I'd prefer the 2000-2002 model year version as I understand they are beefier? I've also heard they are a plug and play as well, is that true?
The Toyota part number would be very helpful so I may order online and have installed locally in Denver. Thinking of using Western Drivetrain.

Thanks for the part number and your thoughts/advice.

 

[Trapper50cal]

I'm assuming you have a '98 or '99

Don't have the part number:

But here's the breakdown of which 100's have the weaker 2-pinion front diff
and which ones have the 4-pinion front diff with the correct R&P gear ratio.

01/1998 thru 07/1999 is a 2-pinion 4.300:1
05/2000 thru 07/2002 is a 4-pinion 4.300:1 though some 2000's have the 2-pinion as well, likely left-overs utilized.
08/2002 (model year 2003) thru 07/2007 us a 4-pinion 4.100:1
(This data was provided to me by Cruiser Outfitters - they carry built diffs but probably have lockers installed)

Model year 2003 got the 5spd tranny hence the different gear ratio.

 

[Ukko100LC]

I'm assuming you have a '98 or '99

Don't have the part number:

But here's the breakdown of which 100's have the weaker 2-pinion front diff
and which ones have the 4-pinion front diff with the correct R&P gear ratio.

01/1998 thru 07/1999 is a 2-pinion 4.300:1
05/2000 thru 07/2002 is a 4-pinion 4.300:1 though some 2000's have the 2-pinion as well, likely left-overs utilized.
08/2002 (model year 2003) thru 07/2007 us a 4-pinion 4.100:1
(This data was provided to me by Cruiser Outfitters - they carry built diffs but probably have lockers installed)

Model year 2003 got the 5spd tranny hence the different gear ratio.

I do have a 98', thanks

 

[3_puppies]

are you wanting to change it out here in MT?

 

[Ukko100LC]

are you wanting to change it out here in MT?

Nope, I live in Denver and was able to make it back home after temporarily removing the front drive line.