Part time 4wd Coversion on 100 series

Inkbandit
We currently have a V8 100 series which is full time 4wd, but did make enquires to have previous vehicle (80 series) converted to part time. From memory it was going to cost a couple of grand so we decided against it.
A guy, whom we were talking to had his converted and said his fuel consumption had improved, but in my opinion it would have to improve a great deal to warrant the expense.
Cheers
Baz

Hi Inkbandit,

Although not a 100 series, my BIL had the conversion done to his 80 series.
I think the brand was AMV from memory, He's been keeping an eye on consumpsion and reckons about an extra 25 kms per tank.

He does say that since the conversion the vehicle has become lighter in the steering and bit 'twitchy' on the blacktop.

Cheers.....Lionel.

I have not really heard of people part-timing V8 100's. Surely the backlash is minimal compared to the early fulltime 4wd 80 series. In my 97 80 the backlash is very minimal, compared to my 92 model, so i'm not planning to part-time it at all. I much prefer the "all-wheel -drive" now.

Toyota was onto a good thing so why change it? Don't expect to see a reduction in fuel usage if you go ahead with it. The majority of drive goes through to the rear axle anyway when driving around on the road. Only when your off-road and the centre-diff is locked is when you have 50/50 drive front and rear. The only real benefit IMHO is reduced wear and tear on your front driveline.

Don't forget either that it could void your insurance. Changing the driveline configuration of a vehicle that came from the factory with fulltime 4wd could just be more ammo for your insurance company if your in an accident.

Cheers,
Dan