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HILUX TAILSHAFT ISSUES

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HILUX TAILSHAFT ISSUES

Post by STUMPY »

In the front on my 4runner my suspension set up is, 2 inch drop hangers, 2 inch extended shackles and 2 inch lifted rear springs. The new hangers sit about half an inch further forward and the spring location bolt is 1 inch further forward then standard front springs.

The front tail shaft is about 6-7 inch further forward then factory position. my question is, what do others do, make an new longer tail shaft or are you able to use the shaft out of something else and run the hilux flang end of the universal joint to mate it up :?:


What's the best option?
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Post by slosh »

If you check out local wreckers you may be able to find something right length and change the flanges.... but if you have good suspension travel you are going to have to get a longer spline put in your shaft because it will keep dropping out.(More of an issue with different from standard spring packs- eg rears in front or drop shackles.)

I've just had it done in Brisbane, think it was $500 or so.
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Post by glen1n »

maybe a custom spacer for the tail shaft coming from the gearbox? got it done lately for $55 :P , but 6-7inches may be a bit hefty. :?
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Post by STUMPY »

yeah i'm hoping that a tailshaft out a cruiser or bundy might work. i definately need a longer spline. basically looking for a cheap quick fix because i want to run dual transfers. does anyone know of a toyota that has a longer spline then 100mm? i think that's the standard hilux length
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Post by professor »

My advice is save your cash and hold out till you have your duals in and then purchase www.dobbinengineering.com/ his tail shaft you wont look back
I have two on mine. These suckers have 10" of slip and can run 45deg
Price is on the site.

better than standard shaft's by a long shot.

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Post by STUMPY »

i like the sound of that but cash flow is a little sort at the moment. does anyone have any other suggestions that will get me back off road for the time being?
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Post by HUNTERLUX »

try finding a high pinion diff centre out of a bundy front or a cruiserbut the cruiser only have 4.1 ratio so ive been told :idea:
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Post by HUNTERLUX »

try finding a high pinion diff centre out of a bundy front or a cruiserbut the cruiser only have 4.1 ratio so ive been told :idea:
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