2 TOYOTA MYTHS DEBUNKED

IMHO the studs are still too small. Haven't actually measured them and may well stand corrected but I don't think they're anywhere near 16mm (5/8")

front diff on the 78 different to the 100. rgds

If I owned one, I wouldn't be happy with only 5 studs unless they had as much meat as the Defender/Disco etc.
As for the diffs, their reputation preceeds them.......transplant a set of Nissan beam axles and you'd be on the right track. LOLOLOL
Just dangling a line blokes.....don't get your pantyhose in a twirl.....

I dont understand the problem with only having five studs.I have never heard of anyone having problems with them.

I belive the diff story is greatly over the top as well. I have asked several dealers in my travels and most say they have not seen that many.

I've seen three busted ones!

Didn't Toyota change to five studs because humans only have five fingers on each hand (well one thumb and four fingers) to make it easier for Toyota drivers to change wheels. Not sure of their logic there, but that's what I been told.
;P

Cheers,

Dion.

I have also seen 3 front diffs blown, including my own which went at 5,000K. The dealer declined to tell me what had actually failed but we suspect in my case there was either no oil or a lack of because when we removed the filler plug and checked level the finger came out clean. I was also told that a new one would have to come from Japan but they found one in Darwin.

David

have run 35's on a 100 series for a year now , now problems . It is a pain not to match other 6 stud vehicles when in a convoy . I will try to see how far off a Rang Rover pattern is for future refrence . I am a fan of Nissan diffs , I know that alot of the problems are solved with air lockers , since both wheels will rotate at the same spead, so if you get a wheel off the ground , it dosnt slam onto the ground spining at a big speed .

I am driving a 09/2002 79 series cruiser, 116000 kms all done in south west QLD.
Have done in a front tailshaft uni joint and cracked yoke as well, rear diff hosinf replaced as all the welds along the top had cracked and it was leaking oil and have a new rear diff on order. My last vehicle was a 2001 78 series and was a good one until the gear box packed it it (mainshaft) at 123000 kms. But hey! never a problem with the 5 wheel studs. I agree with others though, we now have a whole bunch of old 75 rims that are only good for our old trailers and when towing, extra spares nedd to be carried. Don't make 'em like hey used to.

Cheers.

Large,
You must be real unlucky with your 79 & 78 series Land cruisers as I have driven
75 & 78 series Troopys on many trips over the top from Perth with no problems at all and that includes some real rough stuff.I am now retired an own a 78 series Troopy (2001) which has done three trips up north one of which was to Cooktown via Gulf country and the infamous Creb trek with one puncture being my total problem---I'll stick with my Toyotas thank you,5 studs included.
Happy days
Sunseeker

Davoe, having being in the situation of having a new front diff fitted due to accident, I asked our local Toyota Dealer, "Is the 100 series front diff a Hilux diff" to which he replied, "No its a 100series front diff that is the same as a Hilux diff"
Hahahahaha I thought. Luckily my friendly insurance company picked up the bill.