80 series axel upgrades

Post by **macey** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:57 pm

Ok well i have done the search function and havnt found exactly what info im after or the posts similar are too old now.

I have a 80 series with part time kit installed. If i want to run bigger tyres what upgrades should i best do to suit re the axels and cvs to suit this.Im not comping it ect,just after more reliablity in the bush if running bigger tyres for the best price upgade kit to suit..

Engine will be LS1 in it.

What prices and who to buy from.Im in Vic

thanks.

Post by **nicbeer** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:00 pm

10mm stud upgrade for the rear hubs be good idea.

Post by **TheBigBoy** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:18 pm

Definately hub rear upgrade. 80 series axles are pretty forgiving compared the other cruisers ive had. If you have a part time kit fitted then just get some new geniune japanese front axles/cv's. They will last you well. But, with the ls1 id look at reducing stress by changing diff gears to allow for 35's. Brings it back to normal (or close too it).

Post by **crankycruiser** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:59 pm

with the LS1 i would leave the std diff gears in so that u have a bit of highway speed and lower rev's, (and the 4.1's are stronger than lower ratios) and as others have said upgrade the rear studs.

Post by **macey** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:42 pm

Ok guys cheers. i will source some rear wheel studs then and seems likey to leave stock gearing in it. How strong are the front cvs and axels? Is it worth changing it now to something stronger or leave be till breakls.

cranky you running 38s i think arnt you with a ls1 also, have you still got the factory front axels and cvs?

Thanks for the input guys.I am new to cruisers coming from NISSAN. I have defected LOL.

Post by **macey** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:44 pm

Ps just to be lazy in chasing around, anyone recently brought the 10mm rear stds upgrade and who from? Vic pref if available.

Post by **tiny80** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:52 pm

you can get 100series studs they are 10mm with cone and washer nut
it works a treat straight from toyota thats what i have done note if you can break 8mm studs. 10mm you can still twist so add a dowl and it should be all good and get some extras for spares

Post by **crankycruiser** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:30 pm

macey wrote:Ok guys cheers. i will source some rear wheel studs then and seems likey to leave stock gearing in it. How strong are the front cvs and axels? Is it worth changing it now to something stronger or leave be till breakls.

cranky you running 38s i think arnt you with a ls1 also, have you still got the factory front axels and cvs?

Thanks for the input guys.I am new to cruisers coming from NISSAN. I have defected LOL.

mine was ls1 with maffless tune running the cruiser manual on 38's. My rear axles are still stock except for the stud upgrade.

I run longs in the front and have a solid pinion spacer to help the front diff...

Post by **macey** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:03 pm

Thanks guys. Think i may go similar route as you cranky.Sounds just the next level up from stock for me without going over the top. Cheers for all your feedback. Much appreciated.

Post by **DIRTY ROCK STAR** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:30 pm

you wont be disapointed with longs.
solid pinion spacer is the goods. i got mine from locktup4x4

and im about to do the rear stud upgrade.
i have fulltime 4wd diffs, i just stripped all the studs off the stock front drive flanges. so waiting for longfield to send me some chromo upgrades.
you blokes must bust hubs time to time???
ive only got a 304 holden v8 and a lighter truck then an 80 series.

Post by **tiny80** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:06 pm

i have never broke a hub but have replaced one only due to having to weld axel to hub in the bush
the dowls and studs will brake every now and then
only under huge loads i.e locker one wheel air born then slaming down and perfict grip or towing a 3000kg load with a locker on.

Post by **80's_delirious** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:43 pm

DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:you wont be disapointed with longs.
solid pinion spacer is the goods. i got mine from locktup4x4

and im about to do the rear stud upgrade.
i have fulltime 4wd diffs, i just stripped all the studs off the stock front drive flanges. so waiting for longfield to send me some chromo upgrades.
you blokes must bust hubs time to time???
ive only got a 304 holden v8 and a lighter truck then an 80 series.

what size tyres are you running?

Post by **macey** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:42 pm

Dirty, who did you get your longs from? roughly how much are they.

Post by **crankycruiser** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 10:06 pm

macey wrote:Dirty, who did you get your longs from? roughly how much are they.

www.locktup4x4.com.au are the go... about $700?

Post by **80WEPN** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:28 am

i got my longfields from
BOBBY LONG
20719 111TH AVE E
GRAHAM WA 98338
253-847-8254
they cost me about $1150 for cv's and axles delived to my door. down here the chepest i could find them was $1680
i have a 4.5 turbo petrol, 225 RW KW and have not smashed one yet. i have also done stud upgrade

Post by **macey** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:00 pm

Great.Thank you guys for that.il do some ringing around.

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