Toyota stub axle question.

Hi Ozhumvee,

What I am trying to acheive is:
1. better fuel consumption
2. less wear and tear on vehicle drive line
3. no need for constant 4wd on bitumum

Why do you drive a Hummer when a Hilux, Patrol or Cruiser will do the same thing.

Its just a personal preference, something I would like to do.

Cheers,

Dave

Hey Dave don't get your knickers in a twist I wasn't having ago but interested as to why you were thinking of fitting FWH.
To answer your questions as best I can, I've owned and driven Cruisers since 1979, seven of them to be exact, from when FWH were not fitted (neither were heaters or passenger side sunvisors!).
1/ Fuel consumption will not change to a degree that can be measured by normal usage. BTDT, it does however make a very small difference on lighter vehicles like the early Hilux's.
2/ Bugger all difference in wear and tear and any gains are passed onto the next owner unless you keep the vehicle forever.
3/ constant 4wd does make a difference to handling and braking especially in an emergency.
Oh and the reason for getting a Humvee rather than a Toyota or Nissan is that they are not fit for purpose any more, keep wearing out when used for what they are supposedly designed for, cost way more than they should, are unable to carry the necessary gear for an extended outback trip without extensive mods and going over GVM and being illegal to boot.

Sorry Humvee, Hard day at work.

Hey,

Iv'e been watching and using this forum for quite a few years now. When did it stop being a helpful site and being a slugfest.

All I was after was some iformation about stub axles.

Only useful information would be appreciated please. What you do with your vehicles is your business, and what I choose to do with mine is my business.

Thanks.

ease up im just suggesting if you want to fit FWH to your 80 the easiest way would be to fit 80 series FWH to it

but that wont make it a part time 4wd like it seems your trying to achieve

like i said there are full kits available to achieve this which would be your best bet

Sorry Get outmore, as I said to Humvee, Hard day at work.

Hi Dozer,

Thanks for the info. I dont mind locking in hubs, Iv'e gotten use to it over the years.

No ABS, just brake Harder.

Cheers,

Dave

Hi Cruza25,

Thanks mate, I forgot about them. Iv'e bought a couple of things off those guys in the past and they've been good to deal with.
I'll give them a try tomorrow.

Cheers,

Dave