antt wrote:fark me! how many diffs could you smash and replace for the initial outlay of these things
though i bet they're strong as a muther farker and thats what ya want in comps

Ok here is the rundown on my diffs and approx costs to give a comparison on Sams.(These are Second Hand Prices exept for the longfields and the airlockers.)
FRONT DIFF
-Complete hilux diffhousing with swivels-$150
-4.88 Diff centre low pinion style-$350
-Inner Axles-$250 the pair including the stock CV cause no-one seperates the CVs from the axle.
-Longfield CVs-$1300 the pair.
-Ventilated Disks and calipers-$100
-ARB Airlocker-$1122:00.
-Additional bracing and plating-$50
TOTAL $3321:00
REAR DIFF
-Complete wide track housing with axles-$150
-4.88 diff centre-$350
-ARB Airlocker-$1122:00.
-Disk Brake conversion-Owes me $250 but is prob worth $500+ But im working on the $250.
Additional Bracing and plating-$100
TOTAL $1972:00
So in total i have over $5293:00 in POS hilux axles that are realisticaly good for up to a 35" tyre. And this is still all disasembled i havent included labour in assembling them.
Sams axles are factory fitted with lockers and are designed for a vehicle that weighs in exess of 10ton and need no bracing or plating.
So is the outlay realy that much?
Ps;The above costs are only approximates for someone that wanted to build axles the same as mine and is not what they owe me.