Matching a Lux rear diff to an 80series front

[ausyota]

I'm thinking wide is good for my next project.
I could go with an 80series cruiser front diff, which from what I can work out it is around 4 inches wider overall than an IFS rear diff, I could use 2 inch wheel spacers on the rear IFS Lux diff to get me the same track.

Will running 2" wheel spacers combined with rims with lots of offset and 39.5" tyres fry the rear wheel bearings in a Lux diff overly quick?

It wont see any road use just weekend play and comps.

My reasoning behind this set up is that I have a lot of Lux stuff allready and a High pinion front centre so Im half way there.

Any thoughts?
Cheers
Paul.

[MissDrew]

I have run 50mm wheel spacers on the back of my hilux since TTC 01 and have only ever removed them for road worthy certificates and then bolted them straight back on as soon as I got home. Only just now does it need new rear wheel bearings.

In this time its done about 60,000kms and most of that was on highways.

The front on the other hand is a different story but its NOT the wheel bearings the wheel spacers effect, its the swivel (king pin) bearings that cop a flogging, that and the front diff housing. On my 3rd bent housing now and this one only lasted 1 weekend The front wheel spacers I have run none stop since TTC02.

You decide.

[tuf045]

why not use rear housing and axles from late model hilux 4x4 as they have a wide wheel track as in matches the 80 series front that you are thinking of. Just need to get one out of the lastest shape.

[ausyota]

The front on the other hand is a different story but its NOT the wheel bearings the wheel spacers effect, its the swivel (king pin) bearings that cop a flogging, that and the front diff housing. On my 3rd bent housing now and this one only lasted 1 weekend The front wheel spacers I have run none stop since TTC02.

You decide.

Thats why I was thinking of using the 80 series front rather than a hilux with spacers.

[-Richo-]

another option would be a GQ rear diff, its only 5mm wider than the 80s.

[MissDrew]

The front on the other hand is a different story but its NOT the wheel bearings the wheel spacers effect, its the swivel (king pin) bearings that cop a flogging, that and the front diff housing. On my 3rd bent housing now and this one only lasted 1 weekend The front wheel spacers I have run none stop since TTC02.

You decide.

Thats why I was thinking of using the 80 series front rather than a hilux with spacers.

Yes and that is also why I am going to an 80 series front after xmas, well that and coils (only in front for now)

[bulldogy]

Hey paul I have 2x2" alli wheel spacers here mate new 1s that you can buy for $90 ea to suit the lux no need to buy anywhere else.

Dave

[killalux]

i think you would be best to go fro the GQ or 80 series rear diff, and not use the spacers, plus you get a stronger centre which would be good turning 39's.

with the 80 series you would also get full floating hubs, and disc brakes if wanted.

off set diff shouldn't be an issue if only a weekend car, just have to move fuel tank.

[ausyota]

i think you would be best to go fro the GQ or 80 series rear diff, and not use the spacers, plus you get a stronger centre which would be good turning 39's.

with the 80 series you would also get full floating hubs, and disc brakes if wanted.

off set diff shouldn't be an issue if only a weekend car, just have to move fuel tank.

The disc brakes would deffianatly be a big plus but I have lots of Lux stuff so have plenty of spares.
I dont think strength should be too much of an issue, I will be using a V6 centre on the back too.
Also I will get a bit better clearance with a shaved Hilux diff.