75glnt wrote:Hey guys... Done a search an didn't get my answer...
Cheers,
Mick
The short answers to your questions are;
75glnt wrote: I'm just wondering what else can be done? On the cheap? I want to still run my low offset wheels, so the r31/hilux diff will need a cut and shut.
Nothing will "bolt in" without modification and narrowing.
75glnt wrote: Am I best to do it once do it right and get something stronger? (9" etc. I won't need it with this engine, but who knows what's around the corner
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Yes you are better off financially to do it once. I wouldn't bother with a 9". Huge price tag aside, they are way too heavy and not needed in such a small lightweight car.
75glnt wrote:Also, how strong are the 10 bolt diffs? L200/300 diffs in particular.
The 10 bolt diffs are fine, they will take a fair amount of hard driving and some abuse. But like everything, if you neglect it and constantly abuse it, it will break.
75glnt wrote:What's so bad about a welded diff? If done well. ( not fussed on wheel spin while turning in car parks, its something I can deal with.
DO NOT DO THIS. The wheel slip at low speed is nothing more than annoying. At highway speeds and in the wet a welded diff is a total death trap. They are very dangerous and are a poor mans excuse to get his under powered (usually Commodores) piece of shit to do twins and slide.
DO NOT DO THIS!!!!
As usual, this is MHO and it is your car, do what you feel is right
