Thread: Diff Conversion

Originally Posted by rovercare

But have you ever done this conversion?

Fitting lockers and axles doesn't overcome diff ratio's for those who want to run large tyres, if your never going to go larger than a 32" tyre, Then just lockers and axles are fine

Rovercare

I am presently in possession of four Landrovers - three with Maxi-Drive diflocks, axles, etc. I have done several hundred thousand kms on Maxi-Drive gear and have not had a problem with anything Maxi-Drive, and have worked them hard. I also have an RR classic with Airlockers fitted - if I keep the vehicle Hy-Tuff axles will be on the agenda - people I know have the ARB/Hy-Tuff combination and use their vehicles in extreme conditions without breakage.

I travel solo extensively in very remote parts of the country and only use gear that I know will not let me down.

C H t

Originally Posted by C H T

Rovercare

I am presently in possession of four Landrovers - three with Maxi-Drive diflocks, axles, etc. I have done several hundred thousand kms on Maxi-Drive gear and have not had a problem with anything Maxi-Drive, and have worked them hard. I also have an RR classic with Airlockers fitted - if I keep the vehicle Hy-Tuff axles will be on the agenda - people I know have the ARB/Hy-Tuff combination and use their vehicles in extreme conditions without breakage.

I travel solo extensively in very remote parts of the country and only use gear that I know will not let me down.

C H t

So that's a no then?

What you have is not the issue, it suits you, but the conversion is a fantastic conversion for some, extreme conditions? what about those I know who have broken Maxidrive gear?...........

Not what I wanted to see

Dead maxi drive

Dead Maxi drive

Lots of people happily running the conversion, and still 2 lots I've done are happily driving around, both with 350 chevs and 35" tyres

Maxi drive stuff does break if you're using it hard. From what I've seen its usually axles though and in one case the axle also damaged the locker dog. I've also broken a Maxidrive CV which were built for the Dakar vehicles.

Originally Posted by Tombie2

Cw&P sets for Rovers now come in
3.54, 3.8, 4.11, 4.33 & 4.7

Who makes the 4.33?

Originally Posted by vogue

Who makes the 4.33?

Kam and available also at Les Richmond

Originally Posted by vogue

Who makes the 4.33?

I believe 4.3:1 was one of the ratios used in the rover cars (SD1 etc).


And here is Slunnie's pic of rover vs toyota. Toyota is on the left.

Originally Posted by isuzurover

I believe 4.3:1 was one of the ratios used in the rover cars (SD1 etc).


And here is Slunnie's pic of rover vs toyota. Toyota is on the left.

Yeah, the Rover stuff just doesn't compare. The other factor in that pic, is that is a Rover 3.54 diff and a Toyota 4.1. A Rover 4.11 has an even smaller pinion than the one pictured. I'd hate to think what the 4.3 and 4.7's are like.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Yeah, the Rover stuff just doesn't compare. The other factor in that pic, is that is a Rover 3.54 diff and a Toyota 4.1. A Rover 4.11 has an even smaller pinion than the one pictured. I'd hate to think what the 4.3 and 4.7's are like.

This is a 4.7. Fine teeth and a tiny pinion - worst of both worlds...