Thread: Rangie classic diffs and housings

Very cool. Please keep us updated on the build!

Nice conversion

Originally Posted by theg

Ok guys I can bolt the complete 94 abs front assembly in .

You will need to change the trailing arms as well as they are different at the diff end, but the same on the chassis end.

Easy for me to roll the complete front assembly including its trailing arms in under the 85 chassis as one complete unit .
Looks like the front issues are solved .

Now only the rear will need modification .

Thinking of drilling the flanges like suggested in a post from vern .

Anyone have thoughts on how it will work if I have the forward rear axle setup with abs sensors and the rearward one plumbed into its fliud lines so theres only one sensing wheel on each side for the back two wheels .

Won't need to drill the flanges, just need to drill a hole for the abs sensor, the rest all bolts up

Thanks vern .
Ive looke at a abs rear stub on the net and can see the hole in it for the sensor .
Looks pretty large hole about 20mm or so .
I guess if the stub bolts straight on then I can fit it up and use it as the template for punching a hole through the flange .
Can you tell me what holds the sensor in place in the hole . Is there a clip or something .
Any mods required to flange to keep the sensor in location ?
Thanks

If it's keeping the '85 chassis number, why do you need to swap the ABS over?

Personally I would not bother... IMO more trouble that it's worth, you just need to know how to drive and have the correct reflexes!

I'd pick old reliable over newer electronics...

Basically if I plonk the 94 body onto the chassis then all the brake lines , wires and master cylinder etc etc will just be left in situe on the body meaning I will only need to set up the abs on the axle areas .
I guess I could remove all the 94 brake system and fit a pedal box from 85model with regular master cylinder . Keep 85 model brakes on axles .
Not sure whats easiest or best outcome . I guess abs has some advantage over non abs .