Landcruiser Guys - Your New Housings Are Here!

[bubs]

Thought I would put some pictures of the new Buds Customs 9.5" Landcruiser Housings.

This one was built to place a land cruiser centre in the rear of a 05 hilux, utilising the semi float hilux axles and ABS setup.

Housing features, 6mm housing construction, 12mm centre face plate, 12mm thick axle tubes





Cheers

Buddy

[Zuri92]

Should it say Hilux guys instead buddy?

[Z()LTAN]

Very nice Buddy!

What would the price be on one of these, 80 series width? Pretty keen!

[bubs]

Very nice Buddy!

What would the price be on one of these, 80 series width? Pretty keen!

Housing with no ends is $799
If you can source a good set of knuckle balls and send to us we will fit these for $100

[Z()LTAN]

Sounds good.

I would be after a standard length 80s rear and a 60s front with lengthened short side. Ill fit the front knuckles so i can do the C&T

Are these housings strong enough without extra bracing?

Biggest issue im having with my braced standard axles is that the gussets are sinking into the thin housing at the top and tearing the bottom open.

Yes i do drive like an idiot.

[Zuri92]

Reading the above post I think you need all the bracing you can get. Buddy, Can you supply them with thicker axle tubes? Also pre braced by yourself?

[rowenb]

Reading the above post I think you need all the bracing you can get. Buddy, Can you supply them with thicker axle tubes? Also pre braced by yourself?

[Mr DJ]

Housing features, 6mm housing construction, 12mm centre face plate, 12mm thick axle tubes

You really need thicker than 12mm walled axle tubes ???

[simkell]

What's the opinion of running a rear high pinion landcruiser center up front?

[80's_delirious]

What's the opinion of running a rear high pinion landcruiser center up front?

is there such a thing as a rear high pinion in a cruiser?

[chunderlicious]

What's the opinion of running a rear high pinion landcruiser center up front?

is there such a thing as a rear high pinion in a cruiser?

bundy??? arent they high pinion rear or something?

[Z()LTAN]

Same as the hp front.

[TWISTY]

Have you looked into the legalities in QLD with these at all Buddy? I guess with you using them for SAS's then they are all fine? It'd require a mod plate i guess?

Thinking this would be a much better way to get the front diff width to match a 60 series rear instead of using IFS hubs on the 40 housing. Do it as Z()ltan mentioned and extend the short side with a custom axle so I dont have the dramas of the pumpkin being in the way like when using a 60 series front diff.

Would help sort some of the scrubbing issues I'm having when running with wheel spacers at the moment with the large scrub radius.

[simkell]

What's the opinion of running a rear high pinion landcruiser center up front?

is there such a thing as a rear high pinion in a cruiser?

my bag, running a rear center up front from a 80 series. Will steering arms clear? if not what needs to be done so it can be fitted?

[bubs]

What's the opinion of running a rear high pinion landcruiser center up front?

is there such a thing as a rear high pinion in a cruiser?

my bag, running a rear center up front from a 80 series. Will steering arms clear? if not what needs to be done so it can be fitted?

80 rear centre with 80 series behind axle steering no

but we do have a housing for this setup, pictures later this week.

[bubs]

Have you looked into the legalities in QLD with these at all Buddy? I guess with you using them for SAS's then they are all fine? It'd require a mod plate i guess?

Thinking this would be a much better way to get the front diff width to match a 60 series rear instead of using IFS hubs on the 40 housing. Do it as Z()ltan mentioned and extend the short side with a custom axle so I dont have the dramas of the pumpkin being in the way like when using a 60 series front diff.

Would help sort some of the scrubbing issues I'm having when running with wheel spacers at the moment with the large scrub radius.

I would consult your engineer, my engineer has no issues with these used with the SAS, i have not checked with just substitution but any thing can be engineered.

Mate, we can build what you need

[raven ute]

Love that u dont pretty up the place to take pics (no italics needed)

U guys laser cutting the housing blanks? (only curious as to ur fab limitations for my ideas)

V tasty looking bit of gear for the boys looking to eliminate housing warp ontop of the arp stud method.

[Z()LTAN]

Any more updates on this buddy?

I know your a busy man with your 2 jobs but im pretty keen on getting 2 housings made. Your the only place i have seen make housings so beef.

Cheers mate.

[thehanko]

Have you looked into the legalities in QLD with these at all Buddy? I guess with you using them for SAS's then they are all fine? It'd require a mod plate i guess?

Thinking this would be a much better way to get the front diff width to match a 60 series rear instead of using IFS hubs on the 40 housing. Do it as Z()ltan mentioned and extend the short side with a custom axle so I dont have the dramas of the pumpkin being in the way like when using a 60 series front diff.

Would help sort some of the scrubbing issues I'm having when running with wheel spacers at the moment with the large scrub radius.

I would consult your engineer, my engineer has no issues with these used with the SAS, i have not checked with just substitution but any thing can be engineered.

Mate, we can build what you need

out of curiosity how much heavier are they than std? Wondering if increased unsprung weight is an issue with engineering?

BTW they look I love your work.

[rowenb]

Can you make up a new rear diff for the current model cruiser ute to correct wheel base?

[Z()LTAN]

Can you make up a new rear diff for the current model cruiser ute to correct wheel base?

There is barely 2" in it... seems like alot of work for nothing. Id be more interested in getting them back to 6 stud imho

[Dan 80]

Keen as to see what you do for 80 front!

[Shadow]

Can you make up a new rear diff for the current model cruiser ute to correct wheel base?

There is barely 2" in it... seems like alot of work for nothing. Id be more interested in getting them back to 6 stud imho

I think theres nearly 4" in it..!

[rowenb]

I think theres nearly 4" in it..![/quote]

Yep thats what the bloke said and you can see the huge difference front to rear. He carries a bit of camping gear and wants a lil more stability. Can't run 50 mm spacers for insurance and i woldn't want the extra force it puts on the hub/axle. I think the fronts out of an 80 and the rear hasn't changed from last model.

[Shadow]

Yep thats what the bloke said and you can see the huge difference front to rear. He carries a bit of camping gear and wants a lil more stability. Can't run 50 mm spacers for insurance and i woldn't want the extra force it puts on the hub/axle. I think the fronts out of an 80 and the rear hasn't changed from last model.

could convert it to a dual rear wheels like an F350

[rowenb]

could convert it to a dual rear wheels like an F350

I hate those dual wheels amd massive tubs. See em now and again and they take up more room on the road than a truck.

[bubs]

Can you make up a new rear diff for the current model cruiser ute to correct wheel base?

Mate definatley could do that.

[bubs]

Any more updates on this buddy?

I know your a busy man with your 2 jobs but im pretty keen on getting 2 housings made. Your the only place i have seen make housings so beef.

Cheers mate.

Thanks mate, give us a call we will not be able to build any before tuff truck only 3 weeks away.

I finished a GQ/GU centre - 80 outers for member on here on saturday

For all the toyota guys there will be at least 3 patrols running 80 series longfields in the upcoming months.

[Willy Hilux]

Any more updates on this buddy?

I know your a busy man with your 2 jobs but im pretty keen on getting 2 housings made. Your the only place i have seen make housings so beef.

Cheers mate.

Thanks mate, give us a call we will not be able to build any before tuff truck only 3 weeks away.

I finished a GQ/GU centre - 80 outers for member on here on saturday

For all the toyota guys there will be at least 3 patrols running 80 series longfields in the upcoming months.

Great for the hilux fronts too. How much modifying to the GQ/GU center to do this Buddy??

[bubs]

Any more updates on this buddy?

I know your a busy man with your 2 jobs but im pretty keen on getting 2 housings made. Your the only place i have seen make housings so beef.

Cheers mate.

Thanks mate, give us a call we will not be able to build any before tuff truck only 3 weeks away.

I finished a GQ/GU centre - 80 outers for member on here on saturday

For all the toyota guys there will be at least 3 patrols running 80 series longfields in the upcoming months.

Great for the hilux fronts too. How much modifying to the GQ/GU center to do this Buddy??

to run a nissan high pinon in your hilux you will need to run a modified ARB air locker, then reuse your axles, good excuse to link that front end