Hilux diff goes clunk

[muddylux]

The diff in the Lux has gone clunk, not real bad but it's making one hell of a noise but still drives.

So i'm up to speed with pulling the centre, but not to sure as to swapping the ARB locker into a new centre. I'm almost certain that its either the crown or pinion thats got a chipped tooth or 3.

Now what to do .... Can i just get another crown and pinion from another diff centre and slap it in the old centre, or am i better off swapping the locker into the new centre instead ?

[old lux]

If I was you it'd be new C+P bout $400 brand new then you know the diff center is good. Getting another 3rd member you gotta try find the right ratio then your not 100% sure on how it's been treated. Buy new C+P and you'll be safe.

[muddylux]

If I was you it'd be new C+P bout $400 brand new then you know the diff center is good. Getting another 3rd member you gotta try find the right ratio then your not 100% sure on how it's been treated. Buy new C+P and you'll be safe.

Where would I get a new C+P set from ?

And after changing out the C+P would i have to re- set up the preload on the P and the backlash as well ?

[old lux]

Locktup4x4 in Perth sell nitro gears. I bought a pair off them them paid $385 each.

Yeas you'll have to set them up with meshing preload and backlash. Once you pull apart and 3rd member it all has to be done anyways.

[Willy Hilux]

It is way easier to put the ARB locker into a new center. That way you don't have to touch the pinion shimming. Try to get a center from a front diff as they most likely haven't had as much work.

It will cost you anything from $150 - $450 for a second hand center. Easy to put the ARB locker in yourself.

For a new CW & P looking at around $380 mark. Then around that again for a diff place to set it up. Then they will want to put in new bearings as well.

Look hear for setting up a hilux diff the correct way. Maybe not as much preload on the carrier bearings if it's a daily driver as he mentions in his reports.


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[muddylux]

Can I take the front diff out and put it in the rear ? it's a air locker too.

I just don't got the $'s yet to fix it, so if i can swap front and rear centres around then i can save the dosh and rebuild later.

At the moment I have taken out the prop shaft and running in front wheel drive, would you think this will be good for 1000km till i rebuild ?

Looks like i won't be 4 wheelin for a bit..

[Willy Hilux]

If it's a solid axle front diff (leaf sprung) yes you can just swap the centers over. I wouldn't run around on the front but it wounldn't do any damage if the rear not being driven.

[Jcas24]

yeah I would just swap the centres over and then rebuild the front when funds permit

[roberts]

Hilux diff goes clunk = you went off road with it