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Old 05-14-2011, 09:55 PM
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Re: 1987 pickup differential replacement

Pumpkin is a slang term for the differential. Toyota trucks have a removable diff also refered to as a third member or third for short.

Your link is a locker, it provides full power to both wheels in low traction situations. A normal (open) diff sends the power to the wheel with the least amount of traction, which doesn't help you get unstuck.

This is a Toyota diff/third



Used ones can be found for $50 or so for one with a 4.10 gear ratio (the most common). Other ratios go for more.
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