Outer Limits 4x4 Board

dumbdunce wrote:

De-lux wrote:4WD systems - $550

Superior Eng. $600

that's not bad ay? but remember, with diff locks you get what you pay for.

What do you mean you get what you pay for? Are these no good? What might be a better option that's still not too expensive?

How much should I expect to pay for a lockrite diff for an 83 hilux. It's currently got an open 4.875 ratio diff. What sort of places sell them? Is it just a case of changing the centres over or is there more to it than that?

I've currently got 31 x 10.5's on my hilux and I need new tyres and want to go bigger. I've got an as new cheap set of 33 x 9.5's lined up. Would it look funny, or would there be any other problems by downsizing from a 10.5 wide tyre to a 9.5 wide tyre?

Hi all, I've currently got an 83 petrol single cab hilux with 31x10.5 tyres. I really need new tyres and I'd like to go a bit bigger. I've got some pretty cheap 33x9.5's lined up that are alomst new. Would it look a bit funny or would there be anything wrong with downsizing from a 10.5 wide tyre to ...

Thanks Chucky,

I'm probably going to run the twin Carbys. Can I just put the 18rg head on my 18r motor? Any pics of your conversion?

I'm looking at replacing my 18r engine in my 83 hilux with an 18rg engine. Has anyone done this conversion or can anyone help me out with some info about it?

My mechanic has just informed me that I need a new diff centre for my 1983 petrol toyota hilux. Instead of simply replacing it with another single-wheeler, I'd like to put in an LSD. I've heard that some of the hiluxs later than mine came stock with LSD's and that they are compatible with mine. Can ...

I've got an 83 hilux with a petrol 18R motor and 4 speed gearbox. I'm looking to put in a 5 speed box. I've heard that the 5 speed out of a later model petrol hilux will bolt up behind the 18R but apparently you have to modify the gearbox mounts and tailshafts. Can anyone clarify this conversion? Or ...