Outer Limits 4x4 Board

OK I know that the newer 85+ hilux front diffs are the preferable ones because they have extra gusseting. But how important is it?

A guy is selling a 83 single cab localy for $500 and Im thinking if I use the front diff and the transfer (for duals) and sell off the rest I could end up in front.

How hard is it to weld bracing onto the diff without bending/warping it?
I will be shaving its bottom too!
Paul.

Would you have room on the top of the diff? I was looking at a small gusset front diff last night, I'd say that you'd be pretty good mates with your grinder by the time your finished cutting it off.

it will be fine, and as long as you take it slow with out a great deal of heat you shouldn't warp the housing

Its only about $200 to straighten a housing anyway.

dave wrote:Its only about $200 to straighten a housing anyway.

or you buy a complete housing with cvs centre etc for $300 approx

I just cut the bottom gusset of mine and put it on top then cut a peice of 82ID pipe in half to put at the bottom and also shaved the housing aswell,heaps more clearance and a ruff measurement and it didn`t move a bit.