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Anyone know a good garage for front axle and diff issues in the SE

RBG21

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Could anyone recommend a garage in the SE for front axle rebuild and possibly diff rebuild too?, unfortunately the 80 I’ve just got is suffering front axle problems and I want to get it sorted.
I’m based in Surrey so anywhere Surrey/north Hants/Sussex would be ok.
 
I'm interested too - my 2 (front & back) lockers don't engage, so want to get that sorted out too.
 
I have a front diff leak and a passenger CV Boot grease leak. I am also looking for one in SE area. I am managing with checking oil and adding or removing excess as it's hard to find a genuine and capable garage.
 
If you want to DIY it Raj, come and use my new southern workshop, 5 mins from where you visited me before. I'm a bit tied up catching up on my own projects for a month or two, but we can take a look in the mean time and check what parts you might need to have ready. I'll guide you as much as I can, but it'll be your job ;) DIY is the best way to get a genuine and capable job done.

When I'm a bit more on top of my own jobs I may extend that offer to other club members that want to DIY in the south east.
 
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I prepared for that anyway but bit looking for a reliable garage for heavy jobs. After the trip to Europe, this week I got engine oil and service kit, transmission plugs, washers, differential oil, washers etc I ordered an Ultraguage from US as well. The plan is to first do a service, drain all diff oil and fill new one again to see if this time the leak stops. After Ultraguage arrives I will check level and top up transmission oil as well. This transmission leak is also from that Landcruiser specialist but now I figured out how to easily check temp of transmission pan and change and check level of it.
 
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OK this Ultraguage happened suddenly. I was looking to buy one but coincidently a friend asked if I can give accommodation to his colleague from US at Woodley house for 3 weeks as he cant accommodate him in his house. He told he will pay me but I am not sure how much to charge etc so I asked him to get me Ultraguage instead of paying me.
If anyone else wants one I can ask him to get one. It's working out cheaper than ordering directly and there might be customs if we order by courier.
 
nowadays you really need a garage who is familiar with working on the, lets say old tech, of the 80 series. the old boys are few and far between. you would even be lucky to get someone from a toyota main dealer who knows his way around an 80.

if you can get the 80s up to Staffordshire i am willing to do the work.
 
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