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hilux diff problem
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Fri, 21 May 2004 09:16
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Hi
I have put a hilux diff in my ra23 and it is still full lenght and I am having trouble working out rim offset for it, I want to remove the flares off the car so I need rims that are almost flat at the front like front wheel drive offset I think.
What offset do camry's have?
BEN
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Sat, 22 May 2004 11:49
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how do you measure the correct offset?
i also have an unshortened hilux diff my wheels came off a datsun 1600 and fit quite nicely, they sat well on the 1600 also.
if someone can tell me the correct way to get an acurate offset size ill measure them for you.
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Sat, 22 May 2004 22:55
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heya,
you will need big positive offset wheels... like steve's. the only prob is to get a matched set you will need to spacer out the front to clear the struts, possibly get longer wheels studs depending on the rim.
early 180 sx have the right stud pattern and a very big offset.... alot run between 35 and 44.... could be a good way to find some rims...
Steve wont be able to figure out the offset because he can't measure...
i though you liked the flares!!!!!
cheers
Stew
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Sun, 23 May 2004 09:48
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Stew
Do you like the flares?
I tried some wheels with +35 offset today and they are almost right I think I need +45 for it to look good
BEN
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Wed, 26 May 2004 08:07
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Or could it be inches or feet or even miles LOL
Thanks heeps steve
BEN
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Wed, 26 May 2004 12:11
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I wasn't aware wheels were a problem. I've been looking at this mod for my RA28. I have a new set of superlites that I had on my standard RA23. I wanted to use a hilux diff but don't want to get rid of my wheels. Has anyone done this coversion with a 4-stud hub (instead of the 5-stud as shown in the tech-docs)? And what do I need to do to keep these wheels, shorten the axels?
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Wed, 26 May 2004 21:48
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yes, you would need to get the diff shortened.
Drum to drum face lenght of RA23/28 diff is around 1380mm
The early model RN2* hilux's have about a 1390mm drum to drum face length
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Wed, 26 May 2004 22:39
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take note my diff is the longer one, 1415mm or 1410mm or what ever it is 
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Thu, 27 May 2004 00:40
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1972-78 RN2x axles are 1370mm drum face to drum face while the RA23/28 is 1374mm. So its actually shorter / the same and not a problem for teh RTA most of the time as you are using a complete unshortened axle.
The next model Hilux RN/LN 30 series is 1410mm, so you need to shorten this one to fit it. This can cost anywhere from $500 to $1000, so shop around.
Mitch.
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Thu, 27 May 2004 01:40
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once again it's an engineering thing
you can use the 1410 as you then have to abey the rear track for the diff.. but the only problem you have is wheels fitting inside guards, so your best off with it shorted for that pupose only.
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Thu, 27 May 2004 01:43
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any problems going with the older diff? I know they will prolly be a little harder to find, are they just as strong? Can they take just as many diff ratios and LSD centers? Can I still convert to rear disc brake and 4-stud hubs and keep it legal?
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Thu, 27 May 2004 06:51
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If you keep the rear 5 stud, Mag wheels for FWD Mitsubishi Magna's will fit and give to right offset.
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Thu, 27 May 2004 07:52
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The only problem with an older diff is finding one.
Everything else about it is still the same Toyota tough.
They will take all G-series diff centres and LSD's.
I have a 90's Hilux Surf 4.300 LSD in my RA25 axle.
Yes, you can still convert to rear disk brakes and 4 stud and
keep it legal. Depends where you live but getting an engineer
involved when you start the brake mods is a good idea.
Mitch.
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Re: hilux diff problem
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Thu, 27 May 2004 09:25
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that's pretty good. I have just got these mags, exactly what I wanted so I would prefer to keep them if I could. Does anyone have any ideas on what disc setup i could use that would acceot these wheels.
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