Thread: Will she take it? - Another question added.

You will snap axles.

If you want to make a 4wd beast out of it you are better off putting a saulsbury under the rear end at the least.

I know that the series 3 gearbox can be killed be a holden 6, but that's not as strong as a series 2 box.

Originally posted by Phoenix
You will snap axles.

If you want to make a 4wd beast out of it you are better off putting a saulsbury under the rear end at the least.

I know that the series 3 gearbox can be killed be a holden 6, but that's not as strong as a series 2 box.

No worries thanks pheeny. Can you get maxis and lockers for the series diffs? Matt

Can be done. The V8 will fit into a seris easy. But put Rangie diffs in as they will make it go better and they are the week point of the axel. Shalfs are the same so will fit. As long as you get a 10 spline rangie diff.
The seris 2 box is stronger than the seris 3 box so this is always the weapon of choice for this.
And remeber to get a remote oil filter or you will rip of the oil filter on the diff on the first trip out

I've been asking myself this same question for years, but so far they've all managed and no complaints.

Yes you can get lockers for series diffs.

Best option - 3.5 and 4 speed (LT95) easy to come by and strong, just replace the lot.

As for diffs, dont bother with a RR rear, just use a sals. Try and find a 24spline series one, will bolt in but the pinion is 2 inches longer, so either redrill the pearches to push it back or shorten the shaft. I'd try to push it back, then you have 90' WB and the wheel sits central in the rear guard if you have a tub (Looks HEAPS better)

For front, I would use Stage 1 front. CV's are stronger than RR. Diffs are 10spline but I have some 24/23spline custom axles that I will be getting rid of at some point :wink: That way you can use a 24spline diff (=stronger)

The only problem with this is that you are limited to drums. You can modify for disks but it is tricky. With stage one front is relatively easy as you can use RR hubs as the spindle use the same bearings 8)

I think Popeye has this sussed.

This is where you look at the project and say - well if im gong to do all this work, I still have Drums and Leafs - I may as well buy a flogged Rangie and place my series body on it Hybrid.

Anyway - its doable.

PS - Shoot over to OL and look at Slunnies Project, he has done the 3.5 and 4 speed converion amoungst other things.

Dave

this is a swb he is talking about is it not?

rear diff replacements mean shifting the spring pads.... they are at different centers on a swb as there are no outriggers...

screw the v8 put a 200tdi in it

I reckon I'd go Incisors route, go the diesel

Originally posted by incisor
this is a swb he is talking about is it not?

rear diff replacements mean shifting the spring pads.... they are at different centers on a swb as there are no outriggers...

screw the v8 put a 200tdi in it

If he is going to fit the V8 and Box in, then changing 2 spring pads on a rear diff and redrilling the spring pads forwards is only a few hours work.

4BD1T 8)