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front beam axle ques?

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:54 pm
by skidmark
hi probably a simple question,have searched but didnt find what i was looking for..

basically have a surf that will be getting a 1uz auto and sas.gathering all big parts before i start.have a v6 surf and 1uz. surf is currently 4.56 ratio (g255 feel free to corect me if im wrong?) but so far ive seen prado and landcruiseer seem to be 4.1/4.3/4.8..is there a diff head that transfers to thoose diffs? or would i be beter to change rear diff ratio.

cheers or if any one has spear diff that is no longer requiered pm me..haha

Re: front beam axle ques?

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:05 pm
by Smurf
The prado diffs are hi pinion fronts, so easiest option is to swap out your rear to same ratio, usually 4.8. But yeah, there are hilux/surf diff heads that match the prado/cruiser ratios.
If you use a hilux front diff then you have the option of running amost any available ratio 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 4.8.
really comes down to gearing and tyre size. You may need a certain ratio to keep your final drive ratio correct.

Re: front beam axle ques?

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:24 pm
by skidmark
Was planning on at least 33s but preferably 35s....so might just keep a eye out for 4.8s in that case.