I swapped front (R180) and rear axles from a pro4x into my Xterra. The goal was to have a locking rear m226 differential. It was by far the biggest project I've completed.
Huge shout out to the folks on thenewx forums that created a hoot that I followed: https://www.thenewx.org/threads/how-to-install-rear-axle-and-wire-locker-w-indicator-light-pbr.60959/
ADO's video on their axle swap is also worth watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPxDgdEVDHQ00:00 Intro
0:11 Why the swap
0:32 What's a locker?
1:29 Removing ABS brackets
3:12 Angle grinder sanding
4:01 Checking that elocker works
5:04 Removing old brakes
7:10 Draining the diff fluid
8:17 Taking off the rear diff cover
8:55 Verifing gear ratio
10:34 Rear end disassembly
11:46 Attempting to take the abs sensor out
13:18 Removing brake lines
15:32 Removing u-bolts
17:35 Dropping the axle
19:17 Reattaching the drive shaft
20:17 Putting the brakes back on
22:24 Torquing the brakes
22:51 Firing it up
23:42 Front diff replacement
24:22 Conclusion
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