I got lucky, I found an 85 4Runner and bought it, it had no motor and the interior was trashed, but it did have was stock axles with 5.29 gears and almost new 37'' MTR`s, i had my cousin swap the axles and tires from the 4Runner onto my truck and put my stock axles back under the 4Runner and then sold it as is. I paid 1000 dollars for the 4Runner and sold it for 700 dollars so the gears and tires only cost me 300 dollars. I think i came out good on that deal.

 

What kind of grease should i use and will one tube be enough?

 

I used wheel bearing grease:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...ild.shtml#Cost

A 1-2 lb. tub is usually sufficient.

 

i found pints of mobil1 at kragen for a couple dollars more than generic. following a friends advise, i used one pint for each side. that was enough to pack each bearing, the birfield joint and the knuckle to the hilt.

 

where do you find a 54mm socket at? I talked to a tech a toyota dealership and he showed me it. the thing is fn HUGE!!!

 

One place:
- http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/axles.htm#knuckles

Or a 2-1/8" thin wall socket also typically works.

 

54mm socket for $14.00: http://www.wabfab.org/products/axle/axle.htm

 

ill wait and save up the extra 50 bucks and buy your kit with the socket