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Gq diff into gu patrol whats needed

Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:34 pm
by choppa1978
i have gu patrol that has a bent diff in he front just curious as to what is needed to fit an older gq diff into it

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:14 am
by GQ Toy
adjustable drag link and GQ tie rod end for it.

You will get smaller cvs, reduced turning circle, smaller brakesand narrower track.

Check out prices for straightening housing - then reinforce :lol:

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:15 pm
by TURBO GQ
why would you want to do that :!:

ive got a GQ and am upgrading to the GU front diff housing, its better over all.
my GQ is bent, thats why i changing, getting a GU diff lamanatered for stregth, GQ have sh1t turning circle. and weaker cv's. ;)

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:13 pm
by choppa1978
because i have to get the car mobile while my gu diff gets straightened
they say i could take up to 2 weeks to get done so while its out i can still move the rig

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:23 am
by TEAMRPM
Most would consider this to be abnormal but i think keep it mobile is a good reason to put a gq diff init. just how much better statistically is the gu compared to the gq for turning circle?


cheers

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:17 pm
by TURBO GQ
choppa1978 wrote:because i have to get the car mobile while my gu diff gets straightened
they say i could take up to 2 weeks to get done so while its out i can still move the rig
cool, i understand ;)

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:19 pm
by TURBO GQ
TEAMRPM wrote:Most would consider this to be abnormal but i think keep it mobile is a good reason to put a gq diff init. just how much better statistically is the gu compared to the gq for turning circle?


cheers
a good difference aswell as better allround. :cool: