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moving the diff forward in a bj73

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 8:31 pm
by hypo
just wondering if there r any bolt in springs that can be put in the front of a sprung under bj73 2 move the diff forward ??

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2003 7:50 am
by dumbdunce
what happens of you just spin the springs around backwards?

Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2003 8:11 am
by bj on roids
the spinning of the springs, is the easiest way, BUT i think the centre pin is centred on that model, got tyo a wrecker, I am 100% sure if you measure springs from a 1981 or onwards to 1984 spring pack, and put it in the front (witha shackle reversal, or re-drilled main leaf) to keep the mil. wrap over the fixed end, you can gain as much as 4" but more like 2" ;) new tailshaft, pinion angle changed?

Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 8:12 am
by MADSHORT
Spin it around you will get 40mm out of it


madshort

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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 9:47 pm
by hypo
thanx guys but 2 spin em round do i need 2 do a shackle reversal ????

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:08 pm
by bj on roids
NO, but for safety it is best to re-drill hte main leaf, to get the mil. wrap on the fixed end of the spring.

flipping 40 series springs in a 40 series, can give you.... 85mm

but will give around about 45-50mm in that model id guess going by the other stats.

Tailshaft, brake lines need to be sorted

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 8:38 pm
by SuPaTrUpA
Can I ask, why would you want to??

Not being smart or anything, just wondering what advantage would it be??

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 8:40 pm
by RUFF
SuPaTrUpA wrote:Can I ask, why would you want to??

Not being smart or anything, just wondering what advantage would it be??


So you can run a larger diamater tyre without rubbing the firewall and also to improve approach angle.

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 8:54 pm
by MADSHORT
Spin the spring pack around but drill the top leaf like BJ said
tail shaft and brake lines will be ok but you will have to do shock mounts to suit
The idea of turning the springs around gives you more clearence between tyre and guard
any more questions give me a buzz Ben

Madshort

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 10:10 pm
by hypo
cheers guys its for a mate of mine so ill pass on this info but thanx again

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 4:01 pm
by bj on roids
sorry gordon (madshort) i think you are the blue B from TTC? i cannot see the tailshaft copping a 40mm wheelbase extension, but ive never done one, it seems it would fall out first time it flexed up......

shocks is one i forgot too ;)

Re: moving the diff forward in a bj73

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 3:18 pm
by FIGJAM
What size tyre are you looking at , a simple fix is to redrill the centre bolt hole in the spring saddle on the diff housing and the saddle plate you can get and easy 40mm forward which is good for up to 37" tyres. That is with a 2" body lift.

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 12:24 am
by hypo
its not my rig but he only want 2 run 35's but its all sorted now but thanx anyway