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Hi there, I have purchased a 1981 SD33-7 Patrol and I need a tailshaft, as the previous owner shortened it to fit a 5 speed gear box, however couldn't do the job so put the 4 speed back in with the shortened tailshaft packed out. (Very dodgy). I found a GQ tailshaft for sale but do not know if it will suit.
Thank you in anticipation of your valued advice.
Cheers.... Renee
Hi Renee, when you get a chance stop past the introduction thread and tell us a bit about yourself and your rig, a link 2 the intro section can be found in my signature line.
Cheers
Todd
There are factory patrol tailshafts to suit both the 4 speed and the 5 speed, why would some muppet go cuttin one down ???Quote:
Originally Posted by Renee5376
What gearbox do you have now,and what do you want exactly ???
4 speed tailshaft or a 5 speed tailshaft ???
Is it a wagon,ute or shorty
Dont forget when converting a 4 speed to a 5 speed the front 4 speed tailshaft will be too short,as the gearbox is 100 mm longer
Thank you MQ MAD, I'm thinking that I will leave the 4 speed in and replace the tail shaft, therefore returning it to it's original state. My Nissan is a wagon.
Cheers, Renee
Morning Todd, I have introduced myself as suggested and added an album. Hopefully all good!!
Thanks for your help.
Renee
Welcome to the forum mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Renee5376
Trust Me, you would be better off using the 5 speed box if you have it, I have done this in the past and it's not that bigger job, just a few mods, you already have the shortened tail shaft.
Use the same clutch, modify the spiggot bush and modify the gearbox mounts a little.
Well worth doing.
Cheers, the ferret.
Hey Renee shoot " Finly owner " a PM sounds like he's clued up on all things starting with an M
All good Renee, thanks for the intro :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Renee5376
Renee I assumed you had ashorty in your intro post, but alas , I was made an asse of. So now do I have a tailshaft for a 4 spd wagon? No sorry I don't. But I may have the front shaft you need.
MQ MAD how long is that one?
Tim
Renee,
What id do is go for the 5 speed box as mentioned,there an overdrive box,so good on the highway
Theres nothin to putting them in ,get the right tailshafts is best,bugger choppin stuff , unless its done properly,if its not youll chew unis like no tomorrow and itll vibrate ya teeth out...
If you have the 5 speed box already, just get the shafts,and your done
Theres no other mods
There is however 2 types of 5 speed boxes, the turbo box and the non turbo box,different first gear thats all
Go the 5 speed
Tim,
Ill get the info on the tailshafts and post them up