putting a center diff on a 2nd gen?

[Ste00]

How hard would it be and how much would it cost to put a center diff on a 2nd gen?

i am guessing it means the drivehaft has to be swapped over and maybee some mount points making but not sure really...

[dave.j.robbo]

I'm no expert, but my guess is it would cost a lot, and would be blo**y difficult!!

Why not get a 3rd gen, if a centre diff is that important?

[Morr]

Its more than just driveshafts, you'll also need to change the transfer box. One from a landcruiser would probably be easiest to find and fit, but its certainly not a simple job, would require much research, measuring and quite a bit of time.

[Ste00]

i cant afford a 3rd gen and think they look ugly compaired to 2nd gens thats why :P

[dave.j.robbo]

i cant afford a 3rd gen and think they look ugly compaired to 2nd gens thats why :P

Cheapest option is to drive around in 2WD most of the time!!!

[Ste00]

slips too much coming out of junctions in the wet tho...

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

slips too much coming out of junctions in the wet tho...

How often do you go offroad ?

If you don't or seldom go may I suggest getting a set of BFG Tarmacadams for the beast, I have them and she remains glued to the road.


Trev

[NeillOP]

Have you got an LSD? If not, maybe get a back axle of a 4Runner? Mine has stonking traction, as I'm reminded every time I drive a mate's Ford double cab pickup

[TonyN]

Have you got an LSD? If not, maybe get a back axle of a 4Runner? Mine has stonking traction, as I'm reminded every time I drive a mate's Ford double cab pickup

Not a good idea, if he's having trouble with a heavy right foot, it'll let go more with a LSD on corners than an open diff. An open diff will have one wheel not spinning, helping to stop the truck sliding sideways, with a LSD, both wheels will want to spin, leading to lots of sideways action out of junctions.



Ste00 either needs new tyres, or less go pedal.

[Ste00]

it could be my tires... they are bfg at's but they are cracked...

dont think its heavy rite foot as i nearly had a merc a class in the side of me the other week the surf just sat there watever position the throttle was in....

oh and i am not bothered about going sideways lol... i am in the process of setting up a drift team with my 200sx

[Greebo]

http://www.yotasurf-online.co.uk/pub...ead.php?t=1629

[TonyN]

http://www.yotasurf-online.co.uk/pub...ead.php?t=1629

Interesting thing about that thread, Elvz's saying about the prado stuff, I thought they were the same floor plan as a 3rd gen Surf, but 3rd gen Surfs has the front prop on the other side of the car to a 2nd gen.