Hey buddy,
I am trying to figure out which rig I can find the larger 8 inch front in, with 5.29's.
Does the genII diesel have this setup, or only the genI?
I am trying to find some one over seas to get me some second hand diffs to save a few bucks over getting the new gears from japan.
Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.
Frank, which rigs have the 5.29 8 inch setup?
Moderator: -Scott-
Frank, which rigs have the 5.29 8 inch setup?
DougH
95SR: locked front and rear, more coming soon.
95SR: locked front and rear, more coming soon.
Doug there was no factory front 8" 5.29 diff.
It was worked out that the rear C&P of a Gen 1 will fit directly into the 8" V6 front.
So what you are after is the 8" rear 5.29 from Gen 1 diesels and turbo diesels from other markets. The Gen 2 2.5 TDI had 9" rear 5.29 and 7.25" front 5.29.
It was worked out that the rear C&P of a Gen 1 will fit directly into the 8" V6 front.
So what you are after is the 8" rear 5.29 from Gen 1 diesels and turbo diesels from other markets. The Gen 2 2.5 TDI had 9" rear 5.29 and 7.25" front 5.29.
I just luv my "clacker Jabber"
This may be a stupid question, but can I put the 8 inch gears into a high pinion genII 8 inch front?
I am really stuck, big time, on what to do with my truck.
I already have the front 5.29's, but that would leave me a detroit as my only option. The detroit is also more expensive than the new arb when it is available. A front detroit really isn't new england friendly, I get a good deal of winter weather.
I would like the shift on the fly but if I have to use a genI housing I will give it up. I have a genI housing already, so that isn't a problem.
I wish I hadn't bought the 7.25 inch ring gear before I figured out what I wanted.
I guess I could always get a 4.88 front and rear and use the 5.29 as a ash tray, but I would like to run 5.29's eventually.
I am really stuck, big time, on what to do with my truck.
I already have the front 5.29's, but that would leave me a detroit as my only option. The detroit is also more expensive than the new arb when it is available. A front detroit really isn't new england friendly, I get a good deal of winter weather.
I would like the shift on the fly but if I have to use a genI housing I will give it up. I have a genI housing already, so that isn't a problem.
I wish I hadn't bought the 7.25 inch ring gear before I figured out what I wanted.
I guess I could always get a 4.88 front and rear and use the 5.29 as a ash tray, but I would like to run 5.29's eventually.
DougH
95SR: locked front and rear, more coming soon.
95SR: locked front and rear, more coming soon.
No Doug the low pinion 8" front 5.29 will not work in the 8" HP housing (super select) the gear cut is called a reverse helix.
I was in the same boat the, rear is fine all 5.29 9" (I have my rear 5.29 C&P) it's the Gen 2 front diff thats the problem.
I was going to convert to the low pinion 8" so I could run the 5.29 in the front (which I would of got from Japan - Aki) I could keep the Detroit or changeover to the new ARB front locker.
But since I'm putting in a HP Tojo front axle it didn't matter. There is a HP 5.29 for the Tojo centre which I ordered so I'll end up with 5.29's anyway.
Your choices are :-
- keep the small HP front diff and use your 5.29 and source a 9" rear C&P along with a small front Detroit.
- convert to the Gen 1 8" low pinion to run the ARB front locker and you can source a front 8" 5.29 and 9" rear 5.29.
With a 3.0 V6 and auto running 33"s 4.88 is the go to be comfortable and 5.29's for 35"s.
If I was you I would try and find a 4.88 8" HP front and 4.88 9" rear diff from a wrecker over there (did you get them ??) then you can add the ARB lockers front and rear. At least you will end up with a stronger front diff, keep your shift on the fly, run twin ARB's and get a small gearing upgrade which will run 33"s fine. If you want to go to 35"s I would be planning for 5.29's to keep driveability.
I was in the same boat the, rear is fine all 5.29 9" (I have my rear 5.29 C&P) it's the Gen 2 front diff thats the problem.
I was going to convert to the low pinion 8" so I could run the 5.29 in the front (which I would of got from Japan - Aki) I could keep the Detroit or changeover to the new ARB front locker.
But since I'm putting in a HP Tojo front axle it didn't matter. There is a HP 5.29 for the Tojo centre which I ordered so I'll end up with 5.29's anyway.
Your choices are :-
- keep the small HP front diff and use your 5.29 and source a 9" rear C&P along with a small front Detroit.
- convert to the Gen 1 8" low pinion to run the ARB front locker and you can source a front 8" 5.29 and 9" rear 5.29.
With a 3.0 V6 and auto running 33"s 4.88 is the go to be comfortable and 5.29's for 35"s.
If I was you I would try and find a 4.88 8" HP front and 4.88 9" rear diff from a wrecker over there (did you get them ??) then you can add the ARB lockers front and rear. At least you will end up with a stronger front diff, keep your shift on the fly, run twin ARB's and get a small gearing upgrade which will run 33"s fine. If you want to go to 35"s I would be planning for 5.29's to keep driveability.
I just luv my "clacker Jabber"
DougH wrote:Frank I am having a hell of a time finding a 4.88 8 inch front in a high pinion out of a genII.
There is no such thing.
DougH wrote:Did they offer manual sr's with air lockers? I cant seem to find and application.
All of SRs were Auto
92 Montero SR, 285/75R16(33-11.50/R16) Yokohama MT on 16X8 Eagle 149 alloys, brush guard, Rear ARB, GAST air compressor, AirLift 1000, OME. MileMarker 10500
2002 GL, 285/75R16 SuperSwamper TruXus MT
2002 GL, 285/75R16 SuperSwamper TruXus MT
Thats weird Alex, then the pressing question is this: why are there two different part numbers for the 4.88 gearset, IF there is only a 7.25 inch application for them.
I think I am going to try and locate a montero sport axle, they should be 4.90 and 8 inch as far as I know.
I think I am going to try and locate a montero sport axle, they should be 4.90 and 8 inch as far as I know.
DougH
95SR: locked front and rear, more coming soon.
95SR: locked front and rear, more coming soon.
DougH wrote:Thats weird Alex, then the pressing question is this: why are there two different part numbers for the 4.88 gearset, IF there is only a 7.25 inch application for them.
I think I am going to try and locate a montero sport axle, they should be 4.90 and 8 inch as far as I know.
1. I ment, not in US.
2. That was my thinking for fitting ARB to mine.
92 Montero SR, 285/75R16(33-11.50/R16) Yokohama MT on 16X8 Eagle 149 alloys, brush guard, Rear ARB, GAST air compressor, AirLift 1000, OME. MileMarker 10500
2002 GL, 285/75R16 SuperSwamper TruXus MT
2002 GL, 285/75R16 SuperSwamper TruXus MT
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests