4Crawler's high-clearance axle kit is not for the weak of heart, as it requires cutting and welding on the axlehousing. The added strength and ground clearance make it well worth the effort though.
Diff Armor
The factory differential housing is stamped steel and can be dented and contact the ring gear during hard contact with rocks. All-Pro Off-Road's diff armor welds to the factory housing and protects the ring gear from any impacts.
4Crawler Shaved Diff
A more complicated way to armor your axlehousing: Remove the drain plug completely and gain ground clearance with 4Crawler's high-clearance axle kit. This kit requires you to cut off the bottom of your axlehousing and weld in the supplied pieces to realize the above benefits.
Diamond Axles axlehousings are the ultimate in Toyota axle upgrades, with more ground clearance, increased strength, and the ability to add width.
Diamond Axlehousings
The ultimate in strength, front or rear, comes in the form of Diamond Axles axlehousings. These all-new housings feature 1/2-inch-thick mounting flanges, 3/4 inch more clearance than stock housings, and 1-inch-thick steering stops on front housings. Diamond axles can be ordered in custom widths with a variety of options including Dana 44 or Dana 60 knuckles, semifloater or full-floater ends, and driver- or passenger-side drop.