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I will definitely post my results, good or bad, the point is to get a result and If I am wrong then so be it! Your point on the handling is noted and when I do an assessment afterwards I will include this as it would have been altered by not having AWD.

Hahaha thanks for that, I should remove the wiper on the rear window as well....

Thank you for your opinion, but since I intend and have already committed to do this - pointless exercise - lets just wait and see the results. Can hardly compare your vehicle to the two vehicles I am working on, they are already in most aspects same and similar except for the AWD

Just to update my experiment - for those who would be interested. I have purchased one complete Toyota Hilux surf 1996 model with the 1KZTE motor, all same spec as my Prado 90 series. Next I will begine to remove the front diff and the transfer box, the surf will be converted now to run as a...

Hi Beau Replacing the front differential will not change any of the existing front suspension parts, the hubs, upper/lower control arms will remain in place. its only the center diff part that is changed and is exactly the same shape and size as the AWD unit, just this has the engage.disengage...

I have weighed this option, the front differential is a fixed permanently engaged unit. The drive from the differential to the wheels is also fixed - no hub locks and to fit hub locks would require to change out the hubs. As much for the transfer box - also permanent engaged - this car is AWD...

Hi Shayne I have blocked the EGR and already cleaned out the gunk from the manifold, to boot I have also had the turbo re conditioned even though was fine. Power had improved but not significally to satisfy the need to do more. I will try the spacer on the turbo actuator - I had also thought of...

I have a 3.0 1KZTE motor in my 90 series, consumption is about 6km/litre. I am going to swop the transfer case and front differential to the same as the 4runner , this way I can eliminate the AWD and run 4x2, still allowing 4x4 when I need. Has anyone tried this? The 4 runner runs around...

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Various pictures my toys

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