toyota 3rd questions

Post by **csult** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 3:59 pm

is the 3rd member outta a 87 pickup the same as whai i have in the rear of my 95 taco

Post by **alk1174** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:37 am

No. Your taco is the non trd 3rd commonly called an 8.4. They came in tacos tundras t100s and a few others. The 87 should just be a standard 8".

Post by **Arya Ebrahimi** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:44 am

Adam, I initially replied with the same response, but then after looking around a bit, I got the impression that maybe it was just the post-00 tacos that got the 8.4.

I always thought the change was made when they started calling them Taco's, but I just wasn't 100% sure.

Post by **alk1174** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:40 am

Ary you could be right I just always assumed it was for all tacos. You can look at the weld on cover on the housing, there is quite a difference in the shape between the 8.4 and 8" because of the bearing girdle. Here is a good link to toy diff info.

http://home.4x4wire.com/erik/diffs/

Post by **csult** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:41 pm

well the way im seeing that page is my 95 is the same as a 87 you agree?

Post by **Redneck7** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:53 pm

I don't think so. Pretty sure they both use an 8" ring gear, but not the same rear end, unless your Taco is a 2wd...that page makes it seem that the 2wd Taco might be the same rear.

Post by **alk1174** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:31 am

There was a split on the toyotas in 95. They made both the old style pickup and the then new tacoma. I am still betting yours is the 8.4 3rd.