Diff codes

AE86 · Post by **AE86** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:47 pm

I have recently bought a 1994 SX Prado which has the Diff code G284 on the Chasis plate. From google it appears this means it's an 8inch (G) 4.3 ratio (28) 4 spider "locking" (4). Can some please explain what the "locking" means?

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:50 pm

Have you got a diff lock switch in your cab?

AE86 · Post by **AE86** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:56 pm

No, just a hub lock & an H4 button

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sun May 04, 2008 10:04 pm

would appear to be an open diff... its not an LSD is it? may have a LSD sticker on the actual diff?

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skid · Post by **skid** » Sun May 04, 2008 10:31 pm

according to my paperwork, you are correct on the axle codes.

you should have a 4.3 ratio 8" locking diff.

does there look like there has been a switch down beside the steering column on the left at some stage. maybe someone on here who has a prado with a factory rear locker can explain a little better where the switch is and what it looks like.

someone may have removed it before selling it to you

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Mon May 05, 2008 5:05 pm

mines a G284 too, and doesnt have a locker ;-(

tallsam66 · Post by **tallsam66** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:13 pm

According to the info i have

G 8.00 inch
28 4.3 Ratio
4 4 Pinion non LSD

If it was a LSD it would be 5 (4 Pinion LSD)

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