Olafs
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Hello Landcruiser friends!
I am at the point where i want to rebuild front and rear diffs. Before taking everything apart, i want to order all the necessary parts because the car has to work and it can not stand on axle stands for days or even weeks, so i want to be as ready as i can.
Therefore, i have few questions for guys with experience
Info about the cruiser-
Year-1997, Engine-1hdft, Manual transmission, NO factory diff locks, VIN-JT111TJ8207406479, Model- HDJ80L-GNMEWW, C/TR/A/TM- 3H4/FP10/K302/H151F
1. Diff ratios? I have done quite a lot of research in forums and more i look, more confused i get. On the vin plate under axle number it says K302. All I could find was for K304 (3.727:1) and for K294 (4.1:1), both of them does not apply to my case. So,does anybody know what diff ratios i could have?
2. Since, i am planning to rebuild front and rear, maybe it is worth to just buy regearing kits? Car will soon be on 35s and it will do quite a lot of towing 3500kg trailer. If so, do you have any experience regarding this? Where to buy, what ratio...
3.Diff Lockers. I don't really need them right now, but after some time i will install a rear locker(probably electronic). If my axles didnt come with factory lockers, do i need to swap whole axle or they fit in these diff housings as well? And, since i will take it all apart, maybe it is worth doing it in the same time. If so, then would love to hear your experience on which manufacturer lockers are reliable and which you have used.
4. I am located in Denmark and therefore european shops (If you have any suggestion) would be highly appreciated.
I understand that i am asking quite a lot, but would really appreciate some information to guide me through all this. The main goal is to rebuild those diffs and to do it correctly first time. I am still new to 80 series and i am just learning about it. Right now i am giving it a birthday by replacing and rebuilding parts so she can run in a happy and reliable manner.
Huge thanks in advance and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Olaf
I am at the point where i want to rebuild front and rear diffs. Before taking everything apart, i want to order all the necessary parts because the car has to work and it can not stand on axle stands for days or even weeks, so i want to be as ready as i can.
Therefore, i have few questions for guys with experience
Info about the cruiser-
Year-1997, Engine-1hdft, Manual transmission, NO factory diff locks, VIN-JT111TJ8207406479, Model- HDJ80L-GNMEWW, C/TR/A/TM- 3H4/FP10/K302/H151F
1. Diff ratios? I have done quite a lot of research in forums and more i look, more confused i get. On the vin plate under axle number it says K302. All I could find was for K304 (3.727:1) and for K294 (4.1:1), both of them does not apply to my case. So,does anybody know what diff ratios i could have?
2. Since, i am planning to rebuild front and rear, maybe it is worth to just buy regearing kits? Car will soon be on 35s and it will do quite a lot of towing 3500kg trailer. If so, do you have any experience regarding this? Where to buy, what ratio...
3.Diff Lockers. I don't really need them right now, but after some time i will install a rear locker(probably electronic). If my axles didnt come with factory lockers, do i need to swap whole axle or they fit in these diff housings as well? And, since i will take it all apart, maybe it is worth doing it in the same time. If so, then would love to hear your experience on which manufacturer lockers are reliable and which you have used.
4. I am located in Denmark and therefore european shops (If you have any suggestion) would be highly appreciated.
I understand that i am asking quite a lot, but would really appreciate some information to guide me through all this. The main goal is to rebuild those diffs and to do it correctly first time. I am still new to 80 series and i am just learning about it. Right now i am giving it a birthday by replacing and rebuilding parts so she can run in a happy and reliable manner.
Huge thanks in advance and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Olaf