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Anyone used a Rear disconect from a frontier/MU/Isuzu etc?
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:59 pm
by andrew e
Frontiers, Vehicross and some other Isuzu platform cars use a disconnect in the long front axle next to the diff to engage and disengage 4wd. They can be opperated with vaccume or compressed air (low preassure).
I have one which i took to bits (will post photos up soon) and i am debating if the locking gear is strong/wide enough to use as a driveshaft disconnect. Has anyone used one before for this?
Andy
Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:43 pm
by CWBYUP
No but wouldn't mind some pictures.
Nick
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:11 pm
by me3@neuralfibre.com
Surf has one too
Paul
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:50 pm
by -Scott-
And Gen 2 Pajero onwards.
Front axle receives more torque than driveshaft, so I would expect a front disconnect to cope with driveshaft torque. However, in the front axle application the disconnect doesn't move with suspension cycling - I don't know if this would make a difference?
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:09 pm
by redzook
does any one have a picture of these things?
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:28 pm
by ferrit
very similar to the toyota ADD system, which has was in use from 1989-2005 when the new D4D lux's went to a permenantly engaged front end.
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:40 am
by andrew e
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:00 am
by WICKED
DUDE! Clean ya carpet!
disc
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:20 pm
by Webbie
farck yer where and how much are these suckers worth ANYONE, cheers
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:49 pm
by ofr57
might have to start looking for one
Re: disc
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:12 am
by Mr DJ
Webbie wrote:farck yer where and how much are these suckers worth ANYONE, cheers
around $350 - $400 for complete front diff (no CV's), but should be able to get the ADD part a lot cheaper as when 7.5" centre craps itself it's cheaper to buy a new complete diff than new C&P.
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:41 am
by sudso
They're used on later model Jackaroo's and Rodeo's as well. Instead of manually locking the front hubs the hubs are permanently in and when 4wd is selected the vacuum operated actuator slides the collar across to connect the front axles to the diff. They play up a fair bit too eg: sticking on or off or slow to work and they must be well sealed units.
