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Old May 26, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Default Cheap rear end options?

I was wondering if any ford or chevy rear ends could be adapted to the SC300? Supra diffs are so pricey and welding isn't a good idea from what I hear so I'm looking for other options
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Old May 26, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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Oh damn, I expected this thread to be about something else






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But seriously, I see supra diffs every now and then for a decent price. I think it's just a matter of being patient.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 07:01 AM
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at least your wanting to try something different. i'd like to know as well
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Old May 27, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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with enough money anything is possible.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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whats your price range?
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Old May 27, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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Stick a 9" under there, it'll bolt right in.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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88supramki with enough money anything is possible.
VERY TRUE Statement
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Old May 28, 2011 | 12:06 AM
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just weld it. i did it to mine and its really not that bad as everyone says on here. ive got straight pipes so i dont even hear the tires chirping. yeah alil understeer but its not bad. and i have a spare junkyard diff and axles just incase.
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Old May 31, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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I was wonder the same thing about this,
I seen a Supra that was for sale on autotrader.com a while back, that claimed to have a 9in ford rear, but I dont know how expensive, the difficulty in doing it, or how true the claim was either.
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Old May 31, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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well at the least a good band saw tig and you are in there. i am iffy about ford anything near my car, i wont even park next to one
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Old May 31, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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Ford rear end, unless you go full solid axle... which is stupid, will likely run you 3 or 4 thousand... when all is said and done.
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Old May 31, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Solid rear is not that expensive at all dude. I'm not an expert, but i've built two 4 link rear ends and it's not that hard. If you have access to welder and some scrap steel, it could be done for under a grand.
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Old May 31, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Re read my post. i said UNLESS you go solid axle, which is stupid. (its a lexus)

and i missed by a few thousand...

http://www.boostlogic.com/xcart/prod...?productid=157
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Asha'man
Stick a 9" under there, it'll bolt right in.
thats what she said
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