Diff ratio cause problems?
Diff ratio cause problems?
Hey guys, I'm swapping out my rear diff in my kzn130 surf with a 1kz auto, and I'm just wondering if it'll cause any issues with the vehicle operating in 4wd if the front and rear diff ratio are not matched? Any info would be great thanks guys.
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I'm just wondering if it'll cause any issues with the vehicle operating in 4wd if the front and rear diff ratio are not matched?
It might be more fun to put little tyres on the front and big ones on the back.... then chuck it in 4wd and see what happens...
I'm no mechanic but would gather they need to match for a reason..

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Diff ratios must be the same front to rear..
Or you will get Transmission wined up in the drive line. And break something.
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Or you will get Transmission wined up in the drive line. And break something.
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Great thank you for saving me mayjor head aches. I'll have to source a matching rear LSD and front diff. Thanks guys
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what ratio front do you have?
I have a rear kzn lsd diff that i dont need anymore
I have a rear kzn lsd diff that i dont need anymore
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snork wrote:what ratio front do you have?
I have a rear kzn lsd diff that i dont need anymore
Oh really? Yeah I need to work that out I'm away from home at the moment get back Xmas day I could be very keen. For some reason I remember g494 but I could be mistaken and I need to match that up on to find out the ratio haha.
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More likely its G294
4.1 ratio 4 spider.
didnt make a G494
4.1 ratio 4 spider.
didnt make a G494
Last edited by tallsam66 on Thu Dec 23, 2010 9:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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And as long you only ever engage 4wd on shingle, minor diff ratios differences are not to major as the terrain allows for some slip in the drive line.
However, unless you are very onto it this can cause other issues after a lot of use as it is generally accepted only in performance circles.
So yes, make the ratio's the same.
However, unless you are very onto it this can cause other issues after a lot of use as it is generally accepted only in performance circles.
So yes, make the ratio's the same.
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Karl0z wrote:Hey guys, I'm swapping out my rear diff in my kzn130 surf with a 1kz auto, and I'm just wondering if it'll cause any issues with the vehicle operating in 4wd if the front and rear diff ratio are not matched? Any info would be great thanks guys.
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tallsam66 wrote:More likely its G294
4.1 ratio 3 spider.
didnt make a G494
Sweet I'll double check when I get home, what ratio is the rear diff you have?
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Karl0z wrote:Sweet I'll double check when I get home, what ratio is the rear diff you have?
4.1
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snork wrote:Karl0z wrote:Sweet I'll double check when I get home, what ratio is the rear diff you have?
4.1
Oh really, wicked I'll check my ratio asap. How much would you be after? What cond it in? Pm me if u like
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what area are you in
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curly12 wrote:Karl0z wrote:Hey guys, I'm swapping out my rear diff in my kzn130 surf with a 1kz auto, and I'm just wondering if it'll cause any issues with the vehicle operating in 4wd if the front and rear diff ratio are not matched? Any info would be great thanks guys.
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Way to go Curly!!! Just the comment to make someone feel that they can ask questions on this site.
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snork wrote:what area are you in
Hey dude I'm in mount Albert area but I don't mind driving out abit lol I love the surf to drive.
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Jungle wrote:curly12 wrote:Karl0z wrote:Hey guys, I'm swapping out my rear diff in my kzn130 surf with a 1kz auto, and I'm just wondering if it'll cause any issues with the vehicle operating in 4wd if the front and rear diff ratio are not matched? Any info would be great thanks guys.
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Way to go Curly!!! Just the comment to make someone feel that they can ask questions on this site.
Yeah didn't think it was very mature lol but hey each to their own.
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Karl0z wrote:snork wrote:what area are you in
Hey dude I'm in mount Albert area but I don't mind driving out abit lol I love the surf to drive.
find out what the front ratio is first
im in west auckland
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snork wrote:Karl0z wrote:snork wrote:what area are you in
Hey dude I'm in mount Albert area but I don't mind driving out abit lol I love the surf to drive.
find out what the front ratio is first
im in west auckland
Sweet no worries. If it's g294 I'm 4.1 correct? What's the theory on working it out for future reference? Thanks again.
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Hey snork, got my brother to look at my trans code it's g294
. So if your interested in selling me that LSD I'd be very keen
.


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yeah $200