Diff and Box for a Project

[4x4Grant]

Hi Guys

If this is in the wrong section or been discussed please move or point me in the right direction

I have a replica Willys Jeep that has been sitting begging to be built for the longest time. So now i am thinking of
slowly just building her up. My thoughts are Lexus V8.

My idea's for the Jeep are, a strong motor for towing and pulling out stuck non Toyota's something i can drive around town
to buy my bread and milk. Also to take to the transkie when we go. I want to keep it as simple as possible

Question time:

What is a good set of Diff's to run in this? (It won't be a full blown crawler or Toy just a nice capable 4x4)

Then what will a set of Diff's set me back? (Ball park Figure)

What Box is best suited to run on the V8 where i can do long trips and play in the mud nicely?

Thanks
Grant

[Mud Dog]

KZ box and diffs should do nicely. Higher gearing so that you're not revving like hell while cruising and strong enough to handle the torque.

[4x4Grant]

KZ box and diffs should do nicely. Higher gearing so that you're not revving like hell while cruising and strong enough to handle the torque.

Thanks Andy

I have heard that the D4D box is a straight fit and also good for these motors not sure how true?

[Mud Dog]

The D4D box should also be good for the same reasons .... just don't know how they compare in pricing but it will save you some moolas and aggravation if it's a 'straight fit'. You would have to check on that to make sure.

[4x4Grant]

The D4D box should also be good for the same reasons .... just don't know how they compare in pricing but it will save you some moolas and aggravation if it's a 'straight fit'. You would have to check on that to make sure.

Any idea's on what a set of Diff's will set you back? Also the KZ thats not Solid front and Rear diff is it?

[ThysdJ]

What diffs are in the Jeep? You can take SFA diffs and change the inners to KZTE or D4D... Ask Hoppy about it..

[Mud Dog]

What diffs are in the Jeep? You can take SFA diffs and change the inners to KZTE or D4D... Ask Hoppy about it..

Correct, but just remember Grant, that's with the SFA import banjo housings (axles).

[hansman]

Naand
Oorweeg die outo box met Hilux Surf transfer bolt on. Overdrive met n ratio van +/- 7:1.
Hilux diffs agter diff n Gearmax met locker Lekker ratio 4.875 met 31 bande.
Groete
Hansman&Vaaltyn

[Mud Dog]

Naand
Oorweeg die outo box met Hilux Surf transfer bolt on. Overdrive met n ratio van +/- 7:1.
Hilux diffs agter diff n Gearmax met locker Lekker ratio 4.875 met 31 bande.
Groete
Hansman&Vaaltyn

Die lexus V8 sal daai diff te maklik strip, selfs die import Hilux diff (SFA) is bietjie te lig in die broek daarvoor.

[hansman]

Andy
Ek het n Gearmax M82 in Vaaltyn en ek glo nie dit sit in die Lexus se broek nie. Ek het wel die M77 se tande af gehaal maar die M82 is baie sterker gebou met swaardiens bearings en dik syasse.
groete
Hansman&Vaaltyn

[Mud Dog]

Dis nou wat ek bedoel, die standaard SFA Gearmax diff is mos M77, nie waar?

[4x4Grant]

What diffs are in the Jeep? You can take SFA diffs and change the inners to KZTE or D4D... Ask Hoppy about it..

The rear diff i have no clue what diff it is. Its a sealed diff from the looks of it will take a few pic's and post it up.

Thanks for the replies guys.