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VP diff in 4runner???

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VP diff in 4runner???

Post by Middo »

my mates got a 93 VP comodore rear diff that has like a detroit locker or a lock rite sortov thing in it so it's all the time locked my question is can i put this in my 91 4runner with not alot of trouble. cheers.
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Re: VP diff in 4runner???

Post by RED60 »

Middo wrote:my mates got a 93 VP comodore rear diff that has like a detroit locker or a lock rite sortov thing in it so it's all the time locked my question is can i put this in my 91 4runner with not alot of trouble. cheers.
Should fit easily using duct tape and a large hammer.... and that sortov locker.. is that from Russia.....
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Post by Middo »

fair enough. was a simple question. anyone else with some real answers
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Post by chimpboy »

Front or rear?
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Post by rockcrawler31 »

Are you talking about the entire diff housing or just the third member? Either way i reckon you'll be up for some decent fab work.

If it's the entire housing then at the very least you'll be looking at totally redoing the link mounts and any amount of other fab.
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Post by Middo »

its rear. and its the whole diff with housing all the way out to were it bolts on to the hub
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Post by ludacris »

Not worth it because it aint going to be strong enough to deal with offroading. What is its ratios. Do they match. Cost more to fit it up if you have to pay someone than to buy a $500 lockrite or a cig weld rear.

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Post by Middo »

ah mate told me the ratio. its a drag racing ratio. yeh i just thought id ask cause i had no idea. no big deal. im gunna get an airlocker eventualy for the back anyway
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Post by Thommo 73 »

i asked my wife and she said it would.
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Post by 351ciofgrunt »

I'd put it in the front, it might improve the turning circle :rofl:
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Post by bazzle »

Ahh... a DRAG racing ratio :armsup:
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Post by chimpboy »

351ciofgrunt wrote:I'd put it in the front, it might improve the turning circle :rofl:
As long as you do a billycart steering conversion as well.
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Post by Slunnie »

bazzle wrote:Ahh... a DRAG racing ratio :armsup:
Ahhhh the 3.08:1 diff! :lol:
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Post by Struth »

chimpboy wrote:
351ciofgrunt wrote:I'd put it in the front, it might improve the turning circle :rofl:
As long as you do a billycart steering conversion as well.
Yes but because it is on a 4WD you also need to do the twin stick side steer conversion as well, you may require a navi to steer one side when you go out but at least you will have company.
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Post by 11_evl »

Slunnie wrote:
bazzle wrote:Ahh... a DRAG racing ratio :armsup:
Ahhhh the 3.08:1 diff! :lol:
sure thats std.. he said drag racing ratio.
so it will be 3.55:1
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Post by RUFF »

11_evl wrote:
Slunnie wrote:
bazzle wrote:Ahh... a DRAG racing ratio :armsup:
Ahhhh the 3.08:1 diff! :lol:
sure thats std.. he said drag racing ratio.
so it will be 3.55:1
If its still the stock VP housing its an 8.75" Borgwarner and could be anything from 4.1 through to 2.78 if the gears have been changed. But in any case it only has 28 spline axles and a very small pinion. I imagine it would be weaker than a hilux diff. Strong enough to run 9 second passes on a 28" tall tyre but not going to handle the torque a 4wd will put on it in low range.
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Post by DIRTY ROCK STAR »

champ our exchange rate is good.
if you cant afford an air locker, get online buy a lockright from the states.

i ran one for a while and no complaints it is what it is.

with conversions etc, if you have to ask about it then you dont have the skills to do it yourself, so just buy a lockright. my 2c.
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Post by HUSSLN »

my guess is its the red light warrior setup for the v6 hero's 4.11 mini spool. gears can be had from any r31 pintara and mini spools are 100 bux at any diff joint or ebay, P plater special.
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Post by Middo »

cheers for the proper answers ruff and rock star. was just a thought. wasnt to serious. will probably get a lockrite till i can afford an airlocker.
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