{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"SnailMail: T-100 Axles Swap and AI Chat","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/snailmail-t-100-axles-swap-and-ai-chat","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/snail_trail_4x4/ins.blubrry.com/snail_trail_4x4/717-SnailMail.mp3","description":"\nThis Week’s Callers\n\nCaller 1: Adam calls to ask about a T-100 Axle Swap\nCaller 2: Zac from OKC talks about how he hates AI\nCaller 3: Alex from Botches offroad says the Mike and Max podcast needs to restart\nCaller 4: Kyle from SoCal gives his thoughts about resale value\n\nJoin Our Discord: https://discord.gg/yFyFFkQbuyCome hang out with us on the SnailTrail4x4 Discord — it’s the easiest way to connect with Tyler and Jimmy directly, chat with fellow offroad enthusiasts, and get first access to Group Buys and Treasure Hunt token drops.\nCALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! 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That affects which axle parts will match up when you swap components.","sourceStartTime":425.0,"sourceEndTime":429.6}},{"id":430220,"startTime":425.0,"endTime":429.6,"type":"car","title":"99 T 100 four wheel drive passenger drop","url":"/cars/toyota/t100","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/1993_Toyota_T100_SR5%2C_rear_right.jpg","quote":"Hey, Gemini, what side of the vehicle is the front differential [425.0s] on a 99 T 100 four wheel drive passenger drop?","canonicalId":"car:toyota:t100","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.72,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“T-100” refers to the Toyota T100, a pickup that can be configured as a 4x4. 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That design affects how parts fit together during swaps.","sourceStartTime":449.5,"sourceEndTime":455.8}},{"id":430222,"startTime":473.3,"endTime":476.8,"type":"term","title":"Dana 44","url":"/glossary/dana-44","quote":"Yeah, that was essentially equivalent of a Dana 44 [473.3s] That was passenger drop kingpin.","canonicalId":"term:dana-44","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Dana 44 is a widely used heavy-duty axle model family from Dana/Spicer. When the host says a certain passenger-drop kingpin axle was “essentially equivalent of a Dana 44,” they’re comparing strength/fitment characteristics relevant to off-road axle swaps.","simplifiedExplanation":"Dana 44 is a common type of off-road axle used on many trucks. 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For axle swaps, those axles are easier to find used, so the parts are less of a scavenger hunt.","sourceStartTime":617.5,"sourceEndTime":626.3}},{"id":430231,"startTime":621.0,"endTime":630.8,"type":"term","title":"Dana 60","url":"/glossary/dana-60","quote":"that's the way I would go for somebody on a budget looking for a Dana 60\npassenger drop axle find somebody in your area that can flip a super duty.","canonicalId":"term:dana-60","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Dana 60” is a heavy-duty axle model family made by Dana/Spicer, commonly used in off-road and truck builds. It’s popular because it’s strong and has a large aftermarket, but specific variants (like passenger-drop kingpin versions) can be harder to find.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Dana 60” is the name of a well-known heavy-duty axle used on many trucks. 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