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2Qs tailshaft and diff

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 6:30 pm
by TOPLUX
1. is it possible to replace the twin tail shaft with single on a 97 hilux?
2. what are the standard diff ratios on a 97 lux, what is a good ratio to go to, to push 33's and half a ton of work crap?
any advise would be great

Re: 2Qs tailshaft and diff

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:35 am
by Busiboy
TOPLUX wrote:1. is it possible to replace the twin tail shaft with single on a 97 hilux?
2. what are the standard diff ratios on a 97 lux, what is a good ratio to go to, to push 33's and half a ton of work crap?
any advise would be great
1. yes it is but why? the split one gets mostof your tailshaft out of the way of rocks and other nasties that may cause damage.

2 NFI, but you may want to look at Marks adapters site (links page) and see what you can get to lower your gear ratios on and offroad

Re: 2Qs tailshaft and diff

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:03 pm
by +dj_hansen+
Busiboy wrote:
TOPLUX wrote:1. is it possible to replace the twin tail shaft with single on a 97 hilux?
2. what are the standard diff ratios on a 97 lux, what is a good ratio to go to, to push 33's and half a ton of work crap?
any advise would be great
1. yes it is but why? the split one gets mostof your tailshaft out of the way of rocks and other nasties that may cause damage.

2 NFI, but you may want to look at Marks adapters site (links page) and see what you can get to lower your gear ratios on and offroad
1) 1 piece is generally stronger, and you dont have to worry about the centre bearing failing.. Any driveline shop should be able to help you out..

2) Most people find 4.88's best for pushing 33's+

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:30 pm
by TOPLUX
yes it is but why? the split one gets mostof your tailshaft out of the way of rocks and other nasties that may cause damage.

why? because the standard one sh@ts me, it keeps pinging its been fixed twice but nothing seems to work