Tacoma 1-ton Axle Upgrade

Any suggestions on a a 1- ton axle upgrade for the tacoma? Full Floater?
Going to put the box of an old RV on the back of a 2005 Sr5 5spd V6 longbed donor.

Stock axle is a bit underrated.

 

How about something from one of the small Hino trucks? Keep it in the family so to speak.

Cheers.

 

Thank you.
Yes started to look at those Hino's, but trying to get away from the dually setup.

 

If you’re going to aftermarket there’s no reason not to go full float. Get a 14 bolt or Ford 9”

 

Wont do any good with the sheet metal thin frames.

 

boxing the frame while adding new spring hangers is a necessary task of adding a new heavier axle IMO

 

http://www.diamondaxle.com/index.htm

https://www.justdifferentials.com/Ford-9-Rear-Axle-Housing-3rd-Member-Upgrade-p/nphtac-f9.htm

 

I can hardly wait to see this done. Good luck!

 

https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/. Can help too. They may build you what you want.

 

I’d say a Dana 60, Diamond 9.5, ruffstuff 9.5. The options are endless the question is do you wish to retain ABS?

 

Why not a Dana 60 from east coast gear supply basically a direct bolt on.
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-23837729-2005-2015-toyota-tacoma-dana-60-bolt-in-rear-axle.html

 

What kind of $$ are we talking here?

 

What axles keep abs?

 

I have no idea I’d imagine 5k ballpark ready to go.

 

that’s still a semi float rear, all that money shelled out for a Dana 60 and you can get one from the junk yard for 10% of that

 

You make one helluva point there.

 

There are some definite benefits to it, a member on here had one installed on his truck. It's a complete bolt on minus some driveline modifications I believe, and you get to retain the ABS if that is of interest. Me personally, could not see spending that kind of cash on a beefier axle when there are other cheaper options that might not look as fancy but get the job done just as well.

 

What axles are you thinking of?
Retaining the ABS and stock 17x7.5 rim size is ideal.

 

I think your options are pretty limited if you want to retain the ABS, with the choice being that bolt in dana 60 from ECGS. Tim had this in his truck before he parted it out, I think you're looking at around a $5k price tag for locker upgrade, 35 spline axle shafts

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/new-bolt-in-dana-60-from-east-coast-gear-supply.588294/

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/abs-kill-switch-mod-for-05-offroad-easy-way-pics.170927/

I have done this mod on my 07 crew cab. I didnt want to chop out wires or pull fuses so this was a great way to be able to engage or disengage the ABS system on demand.
IMO the ABS on the Gen2 is too sensitive and useless for an unloaded pickup, but with all the weight the Rv will add it might be good idea to have it for wet/snow road conditions. If it has to go that fine too. A 5 spd and control with a clutch is the best ABS money can buy.