Hilux Diff swap

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Filmz64
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Hilux Diff swap

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Gidday Fulla's and Fullesses,
I have a LN106 Hilux running a LSD in the rear, can I swap front diff for rear diff and visa versa, so I can put an auto locker in the rear and have the LSD in the front?

Cheers
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haynzy
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Re: Hilux Diff swap

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yep both the same
swb lux with 7mge, trailgear crossover, trailgear rear lift kit, custom front bar, runva 1200lb winch, custom snorkel, 37" Mtrs, custom deck, lockright in the rear.
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nstacey
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Re: Hilux Diff swap

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Yeah, but I would seriously recommend putting an Auto locker in the front and leaving the LSD in the rear. This is how my LN65 hilux is set up and it goes awesome. I did try the locker in the rear when I first got it and it has a lot more benefit in the front.

Have a search on here and you'll find a few front vs rear threads if you haven't decided yet.
85 Hilux single cab
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Filmz64
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Re: Hilux Diff swap

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Good to go, cheers.
Will look into benefits of front v rear lockers
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Petemcc
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Re: Hilux Diff swap

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there was a thread on here the other day saying that you would need to trim the front axles a couple of mm to stop them binding with an lsd in the front
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