Last week I picked up a used rear axle for my 2000 AWD. I was lucky enough to find one from a '99 that matched my 3.73 ring gear.
I was going to do the swap Monday, but I ran into an old buddy while at NAPA getting new brake shoes for the project.
Turns out he has a shop now and he invites me over to do the swap there. So last night after work I went over and swapped out the axle. Took about 4 hours w/ no major problems.
Bring on the SNOW!
G80 into my 2000 AWD
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G80 into my 2000 AWD
john
2000 LS AWD
2.5" lift, 3.73 G80, Bilsteins, 235/75-15 Toyo A/T's, 2500 Brakes, Skid plate
Ultra-Gauge, Long/Tru-Cool tranny cooler, Electric fans, Bed Kit. 265,000 miles.
2000 LS AWD
2.5" lift, 3.73 G80, Bilsteins, 235/75-15 Toyo A/T's, 2500 Brakes, Skid plate
Ultra-Gauge, Long/Tru-Cool tranny cooler, Electric fans, Bed Kit. 265,000 miles.
Re: G80 into my 2000 AWD
Yes Sir, a G80 & snow are a good combo. Kinda like having the winning hand at poker. A nice added benefit is having a friend with a shop. How many miles on old/new rear end? Thanks, Jim
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Re: G80 into my 2000 AWD
That's excellent! Wish I had that kind of luck.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
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2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
Re: G80 into my 2000 AWD
When you get your first snow fall ... go play have fun and make sure someone records your big grin!!!
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
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Topic author - I finally get the smurf thing
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Re: G80 into my 2000 AWD
Update w/ snow!
We had snow here last week and it was cold enough that the snow stayed on the streets. No salt here. My street was packed down hard so as I rolled up to my house I slowed nearly to a stop.
Then I just floored it!
I had all 4 Toyos spinning! Can't say I've ever done that before
If I put the Blizzaks back on, it'll be unstoppable!
john
We had snow here last week and it was cold enough that the snow stayed on the streets. No salt here. My street was packed down hard so as I rolled up to my house I slowed nearly to a stop.
Then I just floored it!
I had all 4 Toyos spinning! Can't say I've ever done that before
If I put the Blizzaks back on, it'll be unstoppable!
john
john
2000 LS AWD
2.5" lift, 3.73 G80, Bilsteins, 235/75-15 Toyo A/T's, 2500 Brakes, Skid plate
Ultra-Gauge, Long/Tru-Cool tranny cooler, Electric fans, Bed Kit. 265,000 miles.
2000 LS AWD
2.5" lift, 3.73 G80, Bilsteins, 235/75-15 Toyo A/T's, 2500 Brakes, Skid plate
Ultra-Gauge, Long/Tru-Cool tranny cooler, Electric fans, Bed Kit. 265,000 miles.