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Which Diff Housing

Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 7:56 pm
by Pesky Pete
I am about to put a rover motor, auto and Transfer in my Lux and as such need to find a right input diff housing to suit. Most cruiser housings are right sided, but which ones will take a hilux diff centre and use the standar axles.

I think a Bunderra diff will do the job and take the hilux centre. Any other options would be appreciated.

Cheers

Pete

Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 9:38 pm
by spazbot
are you wanting to replace your current hilux rear diff housing ???
i dont under stand what your trying to do, maybee somone else will pick it up

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 8:02 am
by Pesky Pete
The rover transfer is front - right output, rear - right output. As the Hilux Rear Diff housing is Centred, I need to replace it with something that has the diff centre on the right. And I dont want to mess around with ratios etc so If I can use my hilux diff centres Ill be a happy boy

Cheers

Pete

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 3:06 pm
by Pesky Pete
from the advice I have today from a 4x4 wrecker, the only diff that will do what I want is a bundera. Any cruiser diff would suit, but not with Hilux diff centre and no mods

Cheers

Pete

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 3:17 pm
by 4sum4
Have you got a one peice drive shaft,if so it might be ok
And if your going to use a bundera rear housing your going to need the axles aswell.

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 3:27 pm
by Pesky Pete
Yep got one piece tailshaft but will probably have to vary as the motor and box will probably be different length to Standard Hilux anyway.

Will also use the bunderra axles but most cruiser axles should work :idea: shouldnt they :idea: being 30 spline!!


Cheers

Pete

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 3:30 pm
by bj on roids
I'd prolly have a rear cruiser housing at home...

but its all in pieces and im not sure what it has and does not have....

bundera is prolly the best option, there is others, but lots of $$ and custom work. (like sams, but that is big $$) compared to jamming a hilux diff into it!!

how much you looking to pay for a bundera rear diff?

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 3:52 pm
by 4sum4
bj on roids wrote:I'd prolly have a rear cruiser housing at home...

but its all in pieces and im not sure what it has and does not have....

bundera is prolly the best option, there is others, but lots of $$ and custom work. (like sams, but that is big $$) compared to jamming a hilux diff into it!!

how much you looking to pay for a bundera rear diff?


bj ,Any chance you can measure the longest rear axle of the bundera rear diff.

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 5:36 pm
by ORSM45
Pesky Pete wrote:Will also use the bunderra axles but most cruiser axles should work :idea: shouldnt they :idea: being 30 spline!!


Cheers

Pete


um cruisers are full floaters so they wont work in a semi floating axle housing. unless you convert it.

Diff

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 6:04 pm
by Pesky Pete
BJ
Not really sure what they are worth. Im waiting on a call from a mechanic I know who has some good contacts. I've also posted a wanted advert on this board to see whats about.

Cheers

Pete

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 6:07 pm
by Pesky Pete
383FJ45

Thanks for that. Wasn't sure if it would work. Pardon my ignorance, but why would a floating / semifloating axle make a difference to what diff centre being used.

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 8:11 pm
by beebee
Isn't that what unis are for? As long as the flanges are parallel, I can't see the problem? Is there something i'm missing? Don't forget your horsecollar crossmember as well.

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 9:19 pm
by Pesky Pete
I had thought about that as well Dave but just assumed the angle would be too great. Assuming you mean just take the tailshaft from the right sided transfer to the centre diff

Cheers

Pete

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 7:28 am
by bj on roids
Pesky Pete wrote:I had thought about that as well Dave but just assumed the angle would be too great. Assuming you mean just take the tailshaft from the right sided transfer to the centre diff

Cheers

Pete

If you look at my buggy it has a centred output transfer case and a crusier rear diff, so its on a strange angle.


Ive got a full floater 80 series rear housing at home. $650 complete.. (There is no handbrake)

diffs

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 2:46 pm
by MADSHORT
Correct me if im wrong but i think you need cruiser diff as the Bunderas run hilux running gear (so pumpkin will be centred)
I would be going for a full floater and just changing ratios to suit
You could pick up a 40,45,47,70,73,75 series housing cheap or go 2 inches wider with a 60 series or run Bjs 80 series diff nice and wide
If you have to by one diff I personally would change the front to Cruiser at the same time

Gordon

Re: diffs

Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 8:00 am
by bj on roids
MADSHORT wrote:Correct me if im wrong but i think you need cruiser diff as the Bunderas run hilux running gear (so pumpkin will be centred)
I would be going for a full floater and just changing ratios to suit
You could pick up a 40,45,47,70,73,75 series housing cheap or go 2 inches wider with a 60 series or run Bjs 80 series diff nice and wide
If you have to by one diff I personally would change the front to Cruiser at the same time

Gordon


I will correct you Gordon!

The Bundera runs a hilux motor, and gearbox, a landcruiser transfer case and hilux diffs and axles... BUT the diffs are offset, like in a landcruiser!

Cool huh~!??

rob