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4th March 2013, 04:44 AM
#1
Expert
Diff Brace ?
I'm refurbing some 2.8 Y61 axles at the mo and have been told about Diff Bracing
Please explain with nice shiny pics if poss
I've got a week before the Lokka gets here so can do whatever it is ASAP
Cheers all
Y60 Patrol 4.2 d SWB in puke green
2" body lift, 2" pedders suspension lift, 35" Simex muds on excel 16" alloys, needs a turbo :/
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4th March 2013 04:44 AM
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4th March 2013, 05:37 AM
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Patrol God
Re: Diff Brace ?
Never heard of the patrol diff needing bracing... But the rear top spring mount yes.
If your moding it, you might aswell trim the bottom off. Increase the diff height..
But only do once lokka is in so you know how much room you have..
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories
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4th March 2013, 05:56 AM
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4th March 2013, 06:02 AM
#4
Patrol God
You'll find the term is laminating, on top of the long side you'll need box section cut the length, {tapered} and
fully welded then there is a smaller 12mm piece welded to brace the steering knuckle[ball] sorry no pics
I'm sure there are pics here of this simple mod. make sure the heat from welding doesn't twist housing.
Last edited by threedogs; 4th March 2013 at 04:47 PM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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4th March 2013, 06:21 AM
#5
Patrol God
Re: Diff Brace ?
Originally Posted by
threedogs
You'll find the term is laminating, on top of the long side you'll need box section cut the length, {tapered} and
fully welded then there is a smaller 12mm pice welded to brace the steering knuckle[ball] sorry no pics
I'm sure there are pics here of this simple mod. make sure the heat from welding doesn't twist housing.
Well there you bloody well go...
http://www.roadrunneroffroad.com.au/...ength-kit.html
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories
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4th March 2013, 06:31 AM
#6
Expert
Fantastic work guys, thanks a lot. I'll be doing some welding then, cheers again
Y60 Patrol 4.2 d SWB in puke green
2" body lift, 2" pedders suspension lift, 35" Simex muds on excel 16" alloys, needs a turbo :/
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4th March 2013, 06:39 AM
#7
Patrol God
At the thinnest point near the "ball" is where the small gusset goes on top
Grind it all smooth with a flap disc, sand blast and coat/paint it. look at a product called
POR15 if its over there great protection, very, very long wearing
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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4th March 2013, 07:08 AM
#8
Expert
Originally Posted by
Westy's Accessories
But the rear top spring mount yes.
If your moding it, you might aswell trim the bottom off. Increase the diff height..
But only do once lokka is in so you know how much room you have..
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories
Ah more info please on this too. Learning all the time
The lokka is going in the front diff by the way.
Any links to this mod will be handy for a Trol dummy like me , cheers
Y60 Patrol 4.2 d SWB in puke green
2" body lift, 2" pedders suspension lift, 35" Simex muds on excel 16" alloys, needs a turbo :/
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4th March 2013, 07:18 AM
#9
Expert
Originally Posted by
threedogs
At the thinnest point near the "ball" is where the small gusset goes on top
Grind it all smooth with a flap disc, sand blast and coat/paint it. look at a product called
POR15 if its over there great protection, very, very long wearing
Yerp just got some Por15, I'd never heard of it till I was recomended it from this very forum. 'king expensive though :@ So I hope it does what you say , cheers .
Y60 Patrol 4.2 d SWB in puke green
2" body lift, 2" pedders suspension lift, 35" Simex muds on excel 16" alloys, needs a turbo :/
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4th March 2013, 07:21 AM
#10
Patrol God
Re: Diff Brace ?
Originally Posted by
makeitfit
Ah more info please on this too. Learning all the time
The lokka is going in the front diff by the way.
Any links to this mod will be handy for a Trol dummy like me , cheers
I think superior do a weld in kit, or bolt in..
And I think growler or mega have cit down there diffs.
I'm looking at doing mine... Found a cheap diff as mine is my daily driver...
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories
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