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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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Check the subframe mounts for ripped or missing rubber the front diff mounts as well as the sway bar mounts.

Then check and see if you have axel hub play. GL

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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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You need to get some more current pricing ^^^^^^^ cause your $$$$ are off a TRD LSD for a 200 mm Auto diff is about $1150-1200 and a TRD for a 220mm 6spd diff is about $1300

Also a Supra auto 3.76 diff is in the $1200-1400 range and the 6spd 3.26JDM diff is in the $1500-$1700 range both are torsional.

All TRD parts have gone ^^^^ about 30% in the last approx 6-8 months.
I believe our last conversation that the prices have indeed went through the roof for these things, especially for Jays 6 speed.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by blk&blu*j
Check the subframe mounts for ripped or missing rubber the front diff mounts as well as the sway bar mounts.

Then check and see if you have axel hub play. GL

The phone works.
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Will do, aint it past your bedtime?????
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 1JZPWRD
Will do, aint it past your bedtime?????
Im old and require less sleep now sma88 azz..
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Make it go ring.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by blk&blu*j
You need to get some more current pricing ^^^^^^^ cause your $$$$ are off a TRD LSD for a 200 mm Auto diff is about $1150-1200 and a TRD for a 220mm 6spd diff is about $1300

Also a Supra auto 3.76 diff is in the $1200-1400 range and the 6spd 3.26JDM diff is in the $1500-$1700 range both are torsional.

All TRD parts have gone ^^^^ about 30% in the last approx 6-8 months.
Sorry I was unaware of that. I didn't mean to mislead you OP.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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sc400 gear needs to be 97+ since it runs a 5 speed auto. A 98-00 gs400 also has a 5 speed auto.

GS400 is also a 3.266

I found this on supra forums. I would try to stay 3.76 and below.

97-00 SC400 3.266

92-97 SC300
6 cyl, AT (4.27 ratio)
6 cyl, MT (4.08 ratio)

98-00 SC300
6 cyl, AT (4.27 ratio)

92-96 SC400
8 cyl (3.92 ratio)

92-96 MKIV Supra

w/o turbo; (4.27 ratio) Limited Slip
w/o turbo; (4.27 ratio)
w/turbo, MT (3.133 ratio) Limited Slip
w/turbo, AT (3.769 ratio) Limited Slip

97-98 MKIV Supra
w/o turbo; (4.08 ratio) Limited Slip
w/o turbo; (4.08 ratio)
w/turbo, MT (3.133 ratio) Limited Slip
w/turbo, AT (3.769 ratio)
w/turbo, AT (3.769 ratio) Limited Slip
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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Jwin thanks for the details for all the related models. I am on the hunt for a TT auto at 3.76 ratio. I would like this to be plug and play as much as possible. I do indeed have the stock SC400 rearend in it now. I clocked it on high boost (21 psi) a few months ago and could go 111mph in 3rd just before 4th, if this matters. I am sure with this ratio it would be a slight difference, of how much I dont know. I even tossed the idea around of selling these wheels and going with something heavier and wider. Was thinking this would cure my problem but after going with a wider tire this eliminated my theory as soon as they were mounted.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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I have the auto tt lsd 3.76 in my car with a r154. I like it. Highway cruising is nice since its about 2500 at 65 mph roughly I can't remember. a GS400 or 97+ SC400 rear end isn't bad either but I would only use it for the gearing and throw in a LSD either torsen or TRD. I am currently trying to find a 3.24 gear right now to put into my auto TT diff. I like low rpm highway cruising and it could help save my transmission as well with the lower gear.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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I have around 430whp on an open diff and I do not have this problem.
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 12:28 AM
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GS400 has the tallest ratio 3.26 at least the one I grabbed did.. not to sure if there are other rear ends offered for the gs400
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 05:59 AM
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could this be from a bad wheel bearing? NO one seemed to mention that???
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 1JZPWRD
could this be from a bad wheel bearing? NO one seemed to mention that???
I mentioned it above.
Shouldn't you still be sleeping its only 9am
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by blk&blu*j
I mentioned it above.
Shouldn't you still be sleeping its only 9am
Crack a Pow..... You did mention that... I reread it again. I am still asleep. Some of us have four days a week off.
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by emoFTW
I have around 430whp on an open diff and I do not have this problem.
That's because you have have some good tires
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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check your rear control arm bushings. If ever when you pull the ebrake and it makes a slight "clunk" sound, you rear uppers may have too much movement and this can make the rear end "squirly". It's worth a quick check.
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