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Auto or manual, coil or leaf??

Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 2:23 pm
by crazyfroza
For my next f300 project I have gathered up a commy V6 & auto, Hilux diffs & gearbox but cant decide wether to stick with the auto & fit a transfer box or go with the hilux manual, also coil or hilux leaf suspension.
Your thoughts please. This will be dedicated off road. :twisted:

Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:10 pm
by Goatse.AJ
Leaf setup will prolly be easier, but I'd love to see a well sorted coil setup :D

Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:11 pm
by Fearhoza
id say coils ;)

Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:52 pm
by RockyF75
If you have the time, $$ and ability, coils and Auto, its a no brainer. But if you spend some time on testing with the leave's I don't think the coils will flex much better :D I'm prepared to get flamed for this ;) . But for dedicated offroad Auto rocks :armsup:

Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:27 pm
by HotFourOk
Coils would go awesome... a good 4 link coil setup can't really be beaten, on road and off.

And as Nath said, an auto for offroad is awesome :D If you're using a Commo v6, the auto is an easy option rather than a manual.

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:04 am
by crazyfroza
Thanks, I had more or less decided coils & auto, the only worry is what transfer box?? The only stand alone transfer case I can think of is sj413, But can they handle a V6 hammering?
By the way picked up last night a detomasu wreck to repower current f300
hmmmm & maybe a supercharger
So many projects, so little time :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:44 am
by MightyMouse
Go Auto - with a locking converter if possible. With a bit of sorting the lock will help with hill descents. Just be a little carefull - some of the locks are designed for highway cruise not serious offroad.

Start with a stock converter - IMO high stall are not fantastic for off road. Also watch the tranny cooling - fit a large cooler and consider a seperate fan if it for dedicated off road.

Good to see another serious modifier - too many schemes, not enough time.

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:04 am
by *BESTY*
Image

A pic of my old setup using leaf spring + hilux manual gearbox/transfer case

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:07 pm
by crazyfroza
WOW, thats provided some motivation, I will email some pics to you as i get started, what transfer case are going to put on the auto??