Diff and vin ?

[Rudical]

I am trying to help a friend with '95 4runner sr5 v6. His rear diff went up in smoke and needs to be fixed. I believe he has 4:56 ratio, but am wondering if anyone knows how to read the vin code for the correct diff ratio.

Thanks for any help.

Rudy

 

[KLF]

Google is amazing...

http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=274535

http://www.toysport.com/webpages/Techinfo/References/toyota20differentials20indentifications.htm

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ToyVIN.shtml