89 GQ Flat Tray Rear Diff

[zeimi]

Hey all. So yea bit of a problem with back end of my ol' Patrol, long story short, wheel bearing failed while on road, not a very nice site. Anyway problem atm is diff seams ok inside but axle on right hand side is shot, and axle housing ie bit on end of diff that unbolts isn't real happy either (not really up there with tech terms lol, kinda just learning as I go). Now best bit is cause it's a leaf sprung diff I'm having problems finding parts, second hand or new. Now shes 89 GQ 4.2L diesel short wheel base Ute leaf sprung all round. Could anyone give a bit of input or know of anyone that may have spares for sale or know of any info that may help.

Thanks n cheers :)

[YNOT]

Give Patrolapart a try, they are a specialist Patrol wrecker.

http://www.patrolapart.com.au/

Tony

[Woof]

Hey mate try here http://www.nizzbits.com.au/

[MQ MAD]

The early GQ leafy rear ends should be easy to find
Many of the ute lads,usually swap over to coil suspension

So the leafy stuff is usually cheap,just not easy to find , for the above reason

New parts,either of the above mentioned should help

[zeimi]

Thanks blokes. Hey MQ MAD thanks for that info, handy to know this stuff. Well I guess I'd like to keep the leaf suspension but could someone enlighten me as to what benefits are gained going from a leaf sprung diff to coil. Is it to do with more flex or something like that? (Sorry if this question has been asked elsewhere, if so I haven't stumbled upon it yet, and it may be a bit of a newbie question but I'm new to 4x4 and tend to ask questions lots) Also I'm guessing there is a fair bit of work in a conversion?

[macca]

Hey mate,

Dont know if this is any good to you

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NISSAN-PATROL-06-GU-LEAF-UTE-DIFF-H266-4-3-RATIO-4X4-/330597208457?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf9211189

Macca

[growler2058]

spot on mate more flex,travel or articulation whatever you prefer to call it.

[zeimi]

Thanks Macca :) looking into that eBay post. I guess this is a really stupid question but does anyone know what diff I actually have and how could I tell lol? (again apologize in advance for newbie questions) eBay post is for an 06 GU leaf sprung H266 diff drum brakes, would this bolt straight onto my 89 GQ ute?

[growler2058]

Mate no such thing as a stupid question here. As far as i know the diff will be wider not a lot but wider, also it would most likely have coil mounts, but a diff or steel fabricator will be able to modify

[zeimi]

Glad there no such thing as stupid questions lol. Just looking at the pics of the 06 GU diff, it says leaf sprung and I can see the leafs in the pic, so just out of curiosity does that still mean that the diff would have coil mounts? (and yes I know, I should ask the seller, but again I like asking questions)

[macca]

Not sure where the idea that a leaf diff has coil mounts as that is not correct, they are totally different.
These diffs are a bit bigger than a coil from what I understand the GVM is greater with leaves. They also have drum brakes.
The coil diff has disc brakes.
What you need to know is if it fits in the mounting points in a GQ, if the drive shaft is going to fit and the ratio is the same as you took out.
They are supposed to be the strongest diff available, a couple of guys in our club have tough trucks and these are the diff of choice in that competition.
Good luck mate
Macca

[growler2058]

Glad there no such thing as stupid questions lol. Just looking at the pics of the 06 GU diff, it says leaf sprung and I can see the leafs in the pic, so just out of curiosity does that still mean that the diff would have coil mounts? (and yes I know, I should ask the seller, but again I like asking questions)

No the mounts would be totally different and the leaf mounts would have to be removed and coil mounts welded in place. The only a silly question is the unasked one mate

[zeimi]

Sweet I'm starting to understand this a bit :) so Macca the explanation of the differences between leaf and coil was cool, leaf gives you more weight capacity for loads so thats why the utes have them and say the 4 door wagon GQ patrol is coil. And now I also understand why the axle out of a coil sprung diff is no good to my leaf sprung diff, it's to short (and ratio of diff may be different so guessing could have more or less teeth on drive end. One thing I'm getting confused about though Growler79 if my GQ already has leaf sprung diff and I'm just replacing with leaf sprung diff I shouldn't have to worry about coils right, cause you either have leaf or coil. (lol I don't think I've used the word leaf this much ever :) )

[growler2058]

Correct mate a leaf sprung diff from a GQ ute should bolt straight upto your GQ ute

[MQ MAD]

Correct mate a leaf sprung diff from a GQ ute should bolt straight upto your GQ ute

Thats right
OP,Save the brain strain on yourself
Get the part/parts that are correct to the car
leaf spring diff, get a leaf spring diff
As i mentioned they are around and cheapish as minimal demand

Now IF your a touch "Green" on the subject youll have endless trouble swapping stuff from other models
Diff ratios are different , depending on motor, model , ect

Throw a wanted add in the classifieds on this , and perhaps other forums
Youll find what your chasin

[zeimi]

Yep spot on MQ MAD, I put up a few wanted ads for a 1 for 1 :) if I get what I've already got less for me to stuff up :)