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Crusier v Patrol cons?

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Crusier v Patrol cons?

Post by Nev62 »

Ok people, I'm after the cons from both the Cruisers (60/80 series) and Patrols. For example Patrols CVs don't go well running in reverse.

I have not asked for the pros of each as I am more interested in faults to get an idea on what would suit me best as far as what I can fix/afford and what I could live with.

It would be good to hear from owners of each as this will give me more of the facts and less of the rivalry between the marques.
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GU ...um um um maybe the tie rod and rear lower control arms
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Post by Mytqik »

60's: Weak front CV's compared to 80's CV's
Leaf Springs
Rear Drum Brakes

80's: Weak Hi-pinon front diff
Constant 4wd saps power on road (although you mod this)

I am sure there are other things
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Post by Hobes »

Nev

Mate NO cvs like being reversed while locked up..... especially if you are trying to reverse up a hill :lol:


If anything the patrols would stand you best
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Post by Hobes »

Nev

Mate NO cvs like being reversed while locked up..... especially if you are trying to reverse up a hill :lol:


If anything the patrols would stand you best
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Post by Mytqik »

GQ: Semi-Floating rear diff. Therefore if you snap a rear axle, you are not moving anywhere until you fix it. Cruisers have full floating rear diff's & they can be driven on, even with one or both rear axle(s) snapped.
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Post by Hobes »

Mytqik wrote:GQ: Semi-Floating rear diff. Therefore if you snap a rear axle, you are not moving anywhere until you fix it. Cruisers have full floating rear diff's & they can be driven on, even with one or both rear axle(s) snapped.
your a lot less likely break a gq's axels though :finger:
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Post by Hobes »

Mytqik wrote:GQ: Semi-Floating rear diff. Therefore if you snap a rear axle, you are not moving anywhere until you fix it. Cruisers have full floating rear diff's & they can be driven on, even with one or both rear axle(s) snapped.
your a lot less likely break a gq's axels though :finger:
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Post by ludacris »

Toyotas cost too much. Toyotas are weak. Unless you have lots of money buy a GQ.

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