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  • Rear Axle Compatibility

    Hi,
    I have a 1997 Diesel Surf (3.0 I think), VIN starts KZN185. I took minor side hit to the left rear tire and since have developed a very bad bumpy feeling. Mechanic says the left rear axle rod is bent and needs to be replaced.

    He says I can pull the left side of the axle guts from the wheel to the differential or replace the whole axle. First is harder due to dealing with gears in the diff, pulling the replacement part perfectly straight, etc but (if the gearing is correct) it should be easier to find a used part because many years have the parts I need.

    Other option is to replace the whole thing and then I only have to worry about the gearing in the differential. This is easier as there is less labor and I don't have to deal with gearing between the shaft and the differential. However, I'm finding that older model rear axles don't look like mine.

    I found what I think is a 1994 diesel. My rear axle has the shock absorbers in front of the axle. The 1994 has the shock absorbers behind the axle. I don't know much about axles but this seems to be a non-starter. I also found a 1993 which also has the shocks behind the axle. I'm assuming the switch happened in 1996 per the chart located here.

    http://www.roughtrax4x4.com/index.php?doc=87

    From the VIN plates I have already figured out the diff gearing on my Surf is 3.58 and, I believe, the gearing on the 1994 is 4.1. So even if I could use the 1994 axle my speedometer is going to be off.

    Can anyone tell me what years and models I can scavenge the whole axle from?

    Can anyone tell me what years and models I can scavenge just the left side guts from?

    Link to my Flickr Surf Folder:

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/980653...7647554333965/

    I also attached the important pictures.

    Arigatoo gozaimasu!

    Josh Cohen
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    Last edited by JoshuaCJCohen; 13 September 2014, 10:44. Reason: Picture Problems

  • #2
    KZN185 = 3.0L turbo diesel 3rd generation.

    So you'll need a 1996 - 2002 KZN185 rear axle.
    A Landcruiser Prado rear axle might fit as well as they share the same chassis as the 3rd gen Surf.

    The VZN185 (3.4) and RZN185 (2.7) are also 3dr gen Surfs, but they have petrol engines so the final drive gearing in the axles might be different.

    KZN130 and LN130 are the 3.0 and 2.4 turbo diesel 2nd generation Surfs.

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    • #3
      "...VZN185 (3.4) and RZN185 (2.7)..."

      Is the 3.4 and 2.7 liter engine or gearing ration? What do those numbers mean?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by JoshuaCJCohen View Post
        "...VZN185 (3.4) and RZN185 (2.7)..."

        Is the 3.4 and 2.7 liter engine or gearing ration? What do those numbers mean?

        3.4 litre and 2.7 litre petrol (gasoline) engines.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by BUSHWHACKER View Post
          3.4 litre and 2.7 litre petrol (gasoline) engines.
          OK. Thanks. If I had a VIN plate from those models I could tell what the gearing is.

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            • #7
              If that RZN is A05A then it's 3.15, 2pinion, open dif (i don't know what open dif means).

              The VZN is 3.58, 4 pinion, open dif.

              The KZN is 3.58, 2 pinion, open dif, so I think neither of those would work. Well, the RZN would work but the speedometer would be off by .43. I don't really know how that would affect the speedometer, I only know it would be inaccurate.

              http://www.brian894x4.com/Gearratiosanddiffs.html

              What about replacing the left side guts? Can I use other than a KZN? I found this page with all the parts.

              http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...ssembly=505020
              Last edited by JoshuaCJCohen; 13 September 2014, 13:39.

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              • #8
                Parts manual

                Does anyone know where I can find a parts manual for my Surf? No luck on the internet so far.

                Thanks,
                Josh

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                • #9
                  roughtrax sell em, otherwise I can send you PDF via sendspace.com or share my Dropbox folder of Surf tech docs and manuals with you, but will need your emaill addy.

                  http://www.roughtrax4x4.com/?doc=11&cid=1011
                  RZN185 1" lift, 32s - KZN130 2" lift, 32s

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                  • #10
                    http://toyota-general.epc-data.com/hilux_4runner/

                    Might be handy...

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by boma23 View Post
                      roughtrax sell em, otherwise I can send you PDF via sendspace.com or share my Dropbox folder of Surf tech docs and manuals with you, but will need your emaill addy.

                      http://www.roughtrax4x4.com/?doc=11&cid=1011
                      I tried to send you a message but I don't see a PM function here.

                      My email is joshuacjcohen@yahoo.com.

                      Just let me know when and I'll check out Dropbox.

                      Thanks!
                      Josh

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