For any of you who are interested in the low pinion 8" 5.29s, you really should get ahold of Aki (Misterbishi's contact in Japan) now. These are the scarce gears that fit the V6 front diff and four cylinder rear diff. There was only a few sets left in Japan, and those were all sold. None left in the world new. However, Aki has convinced Mitsubishi Japan to do a production run. The cost is the same as before, but they are actually going to produce new sets.

I am very surprised that they are going to do a production run, especially since there are only two orders (Aki ordered a spare set and I ordered a set). I doubt they will do this again, so here is the chance to get these gears before they go the way of the buffalo.

Aki has been super helpful and seems to be a geniuinely good fellow. If I had the extra cash right now, I would order several sets and use or resell them down the road.

The 9" rear 5.29s are still plentiful in stock. For both sets and shipping, its a little shy of 1K. I'm sure there are many who consider this too much to spend, they're gonna do an SAS, etc., etc. But for what I use this truck for, no way am I trading away the excellent stock IFS.

Just a heads up, now is the time to put the $ down on what could be the last chance for 8" 5.29s...