Prado Diffs
Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 12:46
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DOBBO60
Hi all,
I've just read a comment on one of the post that states the Prado 120 rear diffs are prone to "blowing up".
Is this likely to happen under normal highway driving and sometimes towing a 1500kg boat, or more likely to happen sand driving on somewhere like Fraser or flogging it in 4w4 over rough ground?
Is it going to be covered under warranty if it does happen whilst driving in these conditions?
cheers,
Dobbo60
Reply By: Robnicko - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 15:35
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 15:35
Dobbo ,
I think it should be covered under warranty if it were to happen however I think you would have to be very unlucky to break one, but if it did break make sure you are on a marked track and not 'off road' as it could be a legal technicality.
It's like the old theory of Landcruiser diffs being weak. I have never had a problem with
mine and when you see people break them on show like 4wdtv it's no wonder because they are jumping wheels off the ground with lots of speed in the wheel and when it comes down to earth something may give.
If you look after it, it will be fine.
Rob
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