regearing diffs

Submitted: Friday, Jun 30, 2006 at 19:31

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Ladykahu

Hi again

Another question with regards to our New Hilux heavily 2.8 modified diesel.. hoping some wonderful genius.. or just experianced person can give us some pointers

Currently we have 4.3 diffs running 35" tyres... but it seems to be labouring in 5th at 100k. And low range also appears to be only semi low........ I think our old Isuzu MU crept along slower :-(

What should we step up to? will 4.88 diffs be to high revving?

Cheers again for the wise advice in advance

Natalie (currently looking for cheap second hand disco rear step)

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Reply By: disco driver - Friday, Jun 30, 2006 at 21:53

Friday, Jun 30, 2006 at 21:53

Hi Natalie,
Having read both your postings have you considered down sizing your 35"tyres to 33".
It would have the dual effects of letting the beast rev out a bit more and at the same time make it a bit easier for vertically challenged people to climb into the cab. (Probably be a bit easier on the pocket too)

Off road ability should not be much affected.
Cheers

Disco

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Follow Up By: Ladykahu - Saturday, Jul 01, 2006 at 10:28

Saturday, Jul 01, 2006 at 10:28

Hmm... still a lot of life left in the 35" ones.. suspect the better half isn't going to want to change down to 33" until they wear out a bit more

He said he wanted to at least check out other options first..

thanks
Natalie

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