Morning all.
Following an article in SA 4X4 on the new Auburngear limited slip diff for Toyota's I located a distributor and obtained a price of approximately R8000.00 (give or take exchange rate etc. at the time of order) .
I think this will be a good option condidering the alternative is an ARB locker at a much higher price. What are your comments on this ??
Further more, I am driving a 2001 Hilux 2.7 Raider DC and I am not sure if this has an 8.4" Toyota front diff. Can anyone assist in confirming this.
If you want to look at the Aburn gear stuff, visit their site on Auburngear.com.
Hilux diff information
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Re: Hilux diff information
Hi and welcome Dolf! 
My initial impression is that the cost is very high for a LSD. I'm not sure about your model diff but for the older ones you can get the carriers and LSD components fitted for less than half that price. I also understand that you can get the Toyota electrically operated difflock for the older diffs fitted for about 5K, but admittedly that's used spares, but apparently still with a warranty. I suppose that a lot depends on the quality of the Aubumgear stuff, though, and if it's tried and tested over the years like the ARB stuff.
My initial impression is that the cost is very high for a LSD. I'm not sure about your model diff but for the older ones you can get the carriers and LSD components fitted for less than half that price. I also understand that you can get the Toyota electrically operated difflock for the older diffs fitted for about 5K, but admittedly that's used spares, but apparently still with a warranty. I suppose that a lot depends on the quality of the Aubumgear stuff, though, and if it's tried and tested over the years like the ARB stuff.
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Re: Hilux diff information
If you have free wheel hubs in the front you can fit a Ausie or Lockrite. Been using them for years.
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Re: Hilux diff information
Thanks for the feedback guys.
Much appreciated
Much appreciated