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my 80 series rear diff what should i do

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:00 pm
by scottmcguinness172
hey all ok i have a question im sure im goign to get a million different opions i done my rear diff at cruiser park crown wheel and pinion is buggerd and the bearings are gorn so while its out i want to do some stuff to it. i want a air locker either arb or tjm but some ppl say go for the lockright cause they last longer can some one give me advice

cheers scott

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:06 pm
by -Richo-
If you want my opinion, ARB.

If you want to make your own decision, search. :D

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:31 pm
by spazbot
only one way to go get an arb

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:47 pm
by DNA Off Road
An ARB will cost you more initially – it will prove itself in the long run. It will be money well spent.

Cheers

Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:30 am
by DGS4WD
Hey, same thing happened to me & my 80Series on the news years weekend but to the front. Long story short, have ended up pulling out both diffs, rebuilding them (new bearings & seals), fitting arb air lockers and 4.56 diff gears so when my current 33's wear out ill be able to run 35's as if they were standard.

Have a look at this link that i posted, might be to your interest.

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic ... highlight=

Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:18 am
by dow50r
Scott
Ive had auto lockers before, and while they work well, they cause undue stress to axle studs, and i had a rear axle walk out on me on the road....
So...good for the bush, no good for the road, some snow trips stipulate no auto lockers, because you loose traction and fall off the track too easy....best option is ARB locker, you get strong centre, compresser and manual activation.....on slipery surfaces, single spinners can keep you straight....
Have you sorted out your gears yet, i have a set od 4.1's
Andrew

Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:59 pm
by DGS4WD
Thats right... Nothing beats those magic buttons! :D

Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:06 pm
by sniper
Ive done my front in the holidays also :cry: I am savin for a TJM locker when it gets its rebuild. The back will be straight after it I reackon.