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.
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.

Prado solid axle swap

Tech Talk for Cruiser owners.

Moderators: toaddog, Elmo, DUDELUX

Forum rules
Post Reply
Posts: 103
Joined: Fri Dec 19, 2003 10:07 pm
Location: North Coast

Prado solid axle swap

Post by TUFF60 »

Any one here or any where else done or seen a solid axle swap on a 98 Prado. Thinking of putting 80 series diffs under it or trying to find a diff that is about the same width, maybe a Bundy diff will go close. My Bro wants to run 35's and i think i can make it happen. Any thoughts
NO EXPECTATIONS, NO DISAPOINTMENTS
Top
Posts: 552
Joined: Mon May 26, 2003 2:47 pm
Location: across the pond

Post by beanz2 »

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the newer Prado have it's front transfer output on the passenger side? One place that sells custom diff housings with passenger side pumpkin is Diamond Axles in the States.

I'm sure 80UTE can build you one too.

Dave
Top
Posts: 701
Joined: Tue Feb 03, 2004 3:04 pm
Location: Melbourne

Post by 80UTE »

A diff could be built either based on the 78 or 80 series front to re-arrange to have the pumpkin on the LH side is definitly possible. If its a V6 prado the engine is quite large so you need to determine that there will be room for solid axle to move up and still clear the sump.

Wally
THERES ONLY ONE SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBES AND THATS MORE and if you want more inchs stroke it !!!!!!!!!!!
Top
Posts: 231
Joined: Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:11 pm
Location: Melbourne

Post by leehamescort »

Why bother with a solid axle swap just to run 35's?

body lift and a little lift you'll squeeze 35's under there.
Bloody IFS bugger who slows down the SAS boys.
www.vickrawlers.com
Top
Posts: 103
Joined: Fri Dec 19, 2003 10:07 pm
Location: North Coast

Post by TUFF60 »

leehamescort wrote:Why bother with a solid axle swap just to run 35's?

body lift and a little lift you'll squeeze 35's under there.
Cause i can, i hope. Just something different. Yes its a V6 and Yes we have a bit of work ahead. The only trouble is that my bro does not have much patience so we'll see how we go
NO EXPECTATIONS, NO DISAPOINTMENTS
Top
Posts: 103
Joined: Fri Dec 19, 2003 10:07 pm
Location: North Coast

Post by TUFF60 »

leehamescort wrote:Why bother with a solid axle swap just to run 35's?

body lift and a little lift you'll squeeze 35's under there.
Cause i can, i hope. Just something different. Yes its a V6 and Yes we have a bit of work ahead. The only trouble is that my bro does not have much patience so we'll see how we go
NO EXPECTATIONS, NO DISAPOINTMENTS
Top
Posts: 2183
Joined: Sun Feb 27, 2005 4:15 pm
Location: newy

Contact:
Contact evanstaniland

Post by evanstaniland »

do the axle swap u can build it so you can make it move alot more than independent shit. yea you can do a body lift and a bit of suspension lift to fit 35s my mate did it wit his pajero bit u get no movement you will just lift wheels do the swap.
there is a pajero that did a solid axle swap i believe it was Bitsamissin but i might be wrong pm him and ask

keep it posted if u go ahead with it cos im interested
Cheers
Evan
www.energizedracing.com
Support from:
Locktup 4x4
Arb Newcastle
Genr8 LED lighting
Yukon Gear & Axle
Overkill Engineering
Ruffstuff Specialties
Top
Posts: 1084
Joined: Sun Apr 04, 2004 9:33 pm
Location: Aotearoa

Post by J Top »

These trucks have a weak transfercase, so do some research before you go too far.
J Top
Top
User avatar
HG
Posts: 450
Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2004 10:11 pm
Location: Mexico where the hills are big

Post by HG »

Prado's are tuff as, the transfer case is as strong as a Hilux it just has more electronic stuff in it. A mate runs one with 35's & 5" of lift (Including body lift) as well he has front & back lockers, V6 auto and it goes every where. Yeah he lifts wheels but with the twin lockers its not really a drama.
But a solid front would be cool :cool: .
Give Cheezy Racing a call to see what can be done.
Cheers
Andrew
----------------------
Just a few mods, nothing over the top.:)
Top
Posts: 1084
Joined: Sun Apr 04, 2004 9:33 pm
Location: Aotearoa

Post by J Top »

They break the plantary carrier in the transfercase if abused.
J Top
Top
User avatar
DamTriton
God of Athiests
Posts: 8336
Joined: Thu Aug 07, 2003 2:14 am
Location: Brownsville

Post by DamTriton »

evanstaniland wrote:do the axle swap u can build it so you can make it move alot more than independent shit. yea you can do a body lift and a bit of suspension lift to fit 35s my mate did it wit his pajero bit u get no movement you will just lift wheels do the swap.
there is a pajero that did a solid axle swap i believe it was Bitsamissin but i might be wrong pm him and ask

keep it posted if u go ahead with it cos im interested
Cheers
Evan
It is Bitsamissin with the SASed Poojabber.

HG's, Smurf isn too shabby either (V8 etc...)
George Carlin, an American Comedian said; "Think of how stupid the average person is, and realise that half of them are stupider than that".
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Cruiser / Prado”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest