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sj80 ? coily. 1997 samarai, diff change
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:33 pm
by holeworx
got a pair of 5.12 vitara front diff heads that i was told will go in2 mi wagon.doing some research first.nz 97 ,g13a,5speed,power steer,havnt looked for ID code.looking at heaps ov threads ,22 & 26 spline & 2 & 4 pin spiders.dont mind pullin down 2 see if they fit ,but any help before hand would be great
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:04 am
by zukmeista
Nope, they wont fit
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:22 am
by holeworx
what do i need to look for ?
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:12 am
by joeblow
an sj80 coily has a reverse rotation front diff, so the vit gears won't fit. if you get a sierra carrier, put the gears in that, then fit sierra knuckles etc you can make it work but its a fair bit of mucking around.
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:23 am
by holeworx
how far off is a 413 std leaf diff housing to install ?will my axles & swivels fit on2 the housing if I get one ?same width ?can do the leaf to coil change over.also std vitara rear diff is coil ,wonder how far off they are to install ?bigger diff head ive been told ,but same 5.12
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:26 am
by holeworx
bit slow this morn.you say reverse rotation front.is a 410 transfer case a option ?will the 5.12 vit head fit the std sj80 front housing & axles ?
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:01 pm
by holeworx
doing more reasearch to find vitara rear is centre diff head housing.410 ,413 ,sj80 offset.there goes that idea