Rotating the SFA for use in Nissan conversion

[jakeslouw]

Manne and Maninne:

The American Nissan IFS guys do a Solid Front Axle conversion in several ways, among these are:

1) Use a Jeep axle with LHS pinion and the standard Nissan transfer case
2) Rotate a Hilux SFA front diff so that the pinion is on the LHS

Now I have read a partial article where such a Lux SFA is rotated:

1. Cut off diff cover. Its pretty thin, apparently takes 5 minutes with a 115mm grinder.

2. notch the third member flange in the housing for the ring gear. The third member drops in without any notching, but maybe notch for safety

3. 4 studs, 2 at the top and 2 at bottom of the third flange need to be relocated. Remove the studs, weld up the holes and grind flush.

4. Install third upside down on the six remaining studs. use a transfer punch to mark the center. Remove the third and drill/tap the new stud locations.

5. After that just spin the balls/swivels ~180 (lloking for a write-up)

6. Then swap the knuckes side to side, and weld the cover back on(or a pipe cap)

Please don't flame me or anything for this process, I unashamedly stole it. But I need somebody to confirm if this is possible.

Lastly: is a 4.1:1 (or round about that number) ratio available for these diffs? If so, approximate cost?

[rock solid]

thats how its done, and 4.10to1 gear ratio is the most popular gear ratio in toyotas

if u want to spend some $$ check out www.diamondaxle.com for a custom built housing

[Bfreesani]

Not much $$ to spend, so thats why we are asking about goodies that would be local and easy to get hold of

[jakeslouw]

Philip, what are you doing on a South African Hilux forum?

So you can confirm the method? Any links to photos? I'm struggling to picture the process......

[jakeslouw]

By the way, most 4-banger SFA Hiluxes in SA run 4.88:1 ratios. We didn't get the 6-cylinder engines over here.

Colorado......

Jeez, that's far from our patch of earth.

[Mud Dog]

Philip, what are you doing on a South African Hilux forum?

So you can confirm the method? Any links to photos? I'm struggling to picture the process......

The same could be asked of yourself, Nissan Jakes ...

[jakeslouw]

Maybe because I'm trying to inject some Toyota culture into my Nissan?

(dit was 'n doelbewuste gatkruip.....)

[Mud Dog]

Maybe because I'm trying to inject some Toyota culture into my Nissan?

(dit was 'n doelbewuste gatkruip.....)

Of course you know that you're more than welcome here!

[rock solid]

here are 2 threads on this subject

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthre ... ed+housing

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthre ... ed+housing

[jakeslouw]

Thanks Philip, that's where I got the process that I posted.

Sounds like a lot of trouble for a 55" axle? The Nissan axles are 59" at least.

[rock solid]

how about adding a few inches to the short side, making it 61.5" wide

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthre ... ttin+wider

[jakeslouw]

I'd rather use a Jeep axle and avoid all the expense.

Over here, the dealer spares people aren't called "stealers" for nothing.......