74WELD

PORTAL
AXLES

Transform Impossible Trails
Into Easy Adventures

Bolt-On Portal Revolution

Racing-validated technology that transforms trail-limited trucks into unstoppable trail dominators

Gear reduction providing increased torque and reduced drivetrain stress.

Ground clearance gain - more than upgrading from 33" to 40" tires.

Maximum tire size on stock suspension - breakthrough capability.
The Traditional Approach Problems

The Traditional Approach Problems

  • Suspension lifts: Compromise geometry, reduce travel, harsh ride quality
  • Long travel kits: Heavy springs, mostly up-travel, expensive, complex
  • Re-gearing: Expensive axle work, still limited by ground clearance
  • Tire limitations: Stuck at 33-35" without major modifications
The Portal Solution

The Portal Solution

  • Complete transformation: Lift + regear + brake upgrade + axle upgrade in one
  • Maintain OEM comfort: No compromise on daily driving quality
  • Proven capability: 39" tires on completely stock suspension
  • Expert validation: "Making it look too easy" to experienced wheelers

Portal Axles vs Traditional Suspension Lifts

Portal axles provide the lift, re-gear, and ground clearance of multiple upgrades in one bolt-on solution.

Features
74Weld Portal Axles
Traditional Lift
Runs 39" tires on stock suspension
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Provides 3.9" actual ground clearance
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Maintains factory ride quality
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Reduces drivetrain stress by 22%
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Maintains all factory functions (ABS, parking brake)
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Complete bolt-on installation (no welding)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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General Questions

Yes it is 100% bolt on.

4 portals, new larger 338mm front rotors, larger front calipers, 4340 heat treated full float shafts. We provide you with everything you need to bolt them on.

We offer a limited lifetime warranty on the knuckle and housing.

Yes, all factory ABS functionality is retained. You will not have a light on your dash.

Oil changes are recommended every 3,000 miles.

No. We upgrade you to 35 spline unit bearings.

Upgrading to rear disc brakes means you lose your factory drum parking brake. We do have a kit that is 100% bolt in and uses a high quality Wilwood mechanical calipers which bolt into your factory console so you can keep your parking brake.

Yes the portal adds 3.75” per side to the factory axle width

The portal is a 1.22:1 gear reduction.

No. These are designed to be able to spin faster than your Tacoma can ever go.

No, you can use any 6x5.5 wheel but we strongly recommend a 5.5”-6.5” offset wheel commonly made by Method, KMC, Raceline, Dirtylyfe, Vision, etc.

SUSPENSION & DRIVETRAIN

3.45”. This means your entire vehicle is lifted giving you unparalleled ground clearance.

The front axle shafts are retained and bolt in. We convert your rear semi float axle to a full float and provide you with 4340 axle shafts.

All final drive in our portals is 1.5” 35 spline. The rear upper gears are also 35 spline allowing you to run larger rear axle shafts. We do this so down the road if you want to upgrade your stock axle to a Dana 60 all you will need is new axle shafts to go full 35 spline.

Yes. On top of the reduced torque due to the gear reduction (22%) we upgrade your final drive to 1.5” 35 spline domestic 4340 heat treated axles.

Our portal reduces torque on the rest of your drivetrain. All of your axles, driveshafts, and drivetrain see 22% less torque making everything stronger!

74WELD PORTAL

  • 40 INCH TIRE
  • 6.00” BACKSPACE WHEEL

STOCK AXLE

  • 40 INCH TIRE
  • 4.50” BACKSPACE WHEEL

DURABILITY

As with any big tire application, upgraded ball joints are recommended for increased longevity.

As with any big tire application, the factory axle housing tubes are a weak point. An aftermarket housing or truss of the factory is recommended

There is a 10% difference in size between this gear set and our racing platform which is proven in 1000+ HP Trophy Trucks and Ultra4 vehicles

This is a USA made product.

INSTALLATION

If you are comfortable changing out a ball joint on your front end you can install our portals. You will be taking apart your front end as well as removing your rear axle shafts. If this is intimidating, we can point you in the direction of an approved installation shop.