Part time system for my 80 series

Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2003 at 15:04

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Ashley

Hi all
Can any one tell me about their experience with the conversion kits for the full to part time conversions for the 80 series cruiser. We are travelling to the Kimberlieys in september and I am thinkink of fitting the conversion to my cruiser.

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Reply By: Kev - (Cairns,QLD) - Tuesday, Jul 29, 2003 at 18:35

Tuesday, Jul 29, 2003 at 18:35

I had this done about 6 months ago and think it is well worth it.

I don't know about beter fuel economy / more power ect but i did it just to remove the clunk noise when changing gears and also saves some wear in the front driveline, CV's ect.

Marks Adaptors sell the kits (free wheeling hubs and t/case cog) and are aprox $900 fitted.

In my opinion full time 4wd is nothing more than a sales gimmic.

Kev.

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Reply By: Member - DOZER- Tuesday, Jul 29, 2003 at 20:23

Tuesday, Jul 29, 2003 at 20:23

Hi
I have diced the full time for a std transfer/rear driveshaft fwh setup.
So far so good (the fulltime t/f had problems staying in low range)
Andrew
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Reply By: Wil - Wednesday, Jul 30, 2003 at 06:43

Wednesday, Jul 30, 2003 at 06:43

G'day all
Just interested in knowing why the full time 4WD is not as good? What advantage do you get when gone over to part time. Cheers

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Follow Up By: Kev - (Cairns,QLD) - Wednesday, Jul 30, 2003 at 17:18

Wednesday, Jul 30, 2003 at 17:18

With full time 4wd you are turning the t/case gears, front drive shaft, diff centre, axels and CV joints for no real reason on road.

Why not disengage all that and save the wear and tear, for one your CV joints would last a lot longer.

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Follow Up By: Ashley - Wednesday, Jul 30, 2003 at 21:47

Wednesday, Jul 30, 2003 at 21:47

You save on wear and tear on all your front end drive components and with any luck you may also save on fuel costs. Well thats my plan and I'm making the investement next week, with monaro off road in canberra.
cheers
Ashley

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