trdcorolla
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This isn't a "is regearing worth it" or "is a locker worth it" or "how much all this is gonna cost me" thread.
I'm planning on locking the front and rear of my 100. While i'm only on 33's right now and my diffs will be opened up for lockers, I might as well regear which will help out my 4 speed tranny, I plan on 34's next.
I normally try to do things myself but a regear/locker is above my pay grade and I have a young baby now so I don't have much time for this stuff anymore.
I will be using the 80's OEM locker switch/connector/wire splices to wire it. My 2001 LX does not have the front or rear locker indicators on the dash, so I can't wire/add lights to those.
The questions I have are:
1) Will a shop drop the front diff like if you were gonna send it to Zuk or will they leave it on during the install? Any maintenance I should add while they are in the front diff? The oil seal where the CV goes into the axle? Does the pinion have to come out? If so, pinion seal? Maybe the front diff bushings?
2) Will a shop drop the 3rd member like if you were gonna send it to Zuk or will they leave the 3rd member on during the install? Any maintenance I should add while they are in the rear diff? New oil seals like the front? Same question like the front, does the rear pinion have to come out?
3) I don't know what brand axle seals/pinion seals the shop will use, if not OEM, should I supply them with those?
4) I've read something about a solid collar, I don't see it on Nitro's website for the 100, is it worth asking the shop about this or just let them do their thing?
5) Regarding the picture at Toyota 8'' Rev & 9.5'' Land Cruiser 100 Series Nitro Gear Package - https://www.nitro-gear.com/Toyota-100-Series-Nitro-Gear-Package-p/gptoy100-select-1.htm
On the top of the picture, what is the bronze looking metal circle that looks like it has a seal in it? I'll look for the OEM part for that.
6) Do shops normally give a cool paper full of notes they give you like Zuk does? It looks like Nitro Gear requires the set up specs for any warranty claim.
7) What should I look for/inspect before leaving the shop after the install besides looking for leaks?
A Toyota specialist/off road shop will be doing the work, they will check/replace any bearings as needed during the install. They are a Nitro recommended installer and an authorized Arb/Eaton/Harrop dealer. I've called a few shops, some shops can do this in a day (without wiring the switch) and some shops say a week (with wiring the switch), any comment on that? I'm probably overthinking this like a lot of us here on mud. The shop i'm picking says they'll need it for 5 days.
Any other questions I should ask? The next available slot is in July, so i'll do more research and see what replies I get here before I pay a deposit/schedule my appointment.
Thanks!
I'm planning on locking the front and rear of my 100. While i'm only on 33's right now and my diffs will be opened up for lockers, I might as well regear which will help out my 4 speed tranny, I plan on 34's next.
I normally try to do things myself but a regear/locker is above my pay grade and I have a young baby now so I don't have much time for this stuff anymore.
I will be using the 80's OEM locker switch/connector/wire splices to wire it. My 2001 LX does not have the front or rear locker indicators on the dash, so I can't wire/add lights to those.
The questions I have are:
1) Will a shop drop the front diff like if you were gonna send it to Zuk or will they leave it on during the install? Any maintenance I should add while they are in the front diff? The oil seal where the CV goes into the axle? Does the pinion have to come out? If so, pinion seal? Maybe the front diff bushings?
2) Will a shop drop the 3rd member like if you were gonna send it to Zuk or will they leave the 3rd member on during the install? Any maintenance I should add while they are in the rear diff? New oil seals like the front? Same question like the front, does the rear pinion have to come out?
3) I don't know what brand axle seals/pinion seals the shop will use, if not OEM, should I supply them with those?
4) I've read something about a solid collar, I don't see it on Nitro's website for the 100, is it worth asking the shop about this or just let them do their thing?
5) Regarding the picture at Toyota 8'' Rev & 9.5'' Land Cruiser 100 Series Nitro Gear Package - https://www.nitro-gear.com/Toyota-100-Series-Nitro-Gear-Package-p/gptoy100-select-1.htm
On the top of the picture, what is the bronze looking metal circle that looks like it has a seal in it? I'll look for the OEM part for that.
6) Do shops normally give a cool paper full of notes they give you like Zuk does? It looks like Nitro Gear requires the set up specs for any warranty claim.
7) What should I look for/inspect before leaving the shop after the install besides looking for leaks?
A Toyota specialist/off road shop will be doing the work, they will check/replace any bearings as needed during the install. They are a Nitro recommended installer and an authorized Arb/Eaton/Harrop dealer. I've called a few shops, some shops can do this in a day (without wiring the switch) and some shops say a week (with wiring the switch), any comment on that? I'm probably overthinking this like a lot of us here on mud. The shop i'm picking says they'll need it for 5 days.
Any other questions I should ask? The next available slot is in July, so i'll do more research and see what replies I get here before I pay a deposit/schedule my appointment.
Thanks!