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Yeah they are huge!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Parksy
No I will repack the wheel bearings and replace the axle seals and I will be putting in the 4.6 centre and Airlocker currently in the GQ when I do the swap over. Hence stripping it down.
The front was basically brand new and the back looks nearly brand new too! Very pleased. The ratios are 3.9s so not allot of use to me but I have 3.9 s in the GIUV so may keep them as spares ( I shouldn't but might)
You can see in the last pic that the bearing is held in by a hub nut from behind the hub so the axle has to come out as i have stripped it to get that bearing out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Parksy
Geese mate.. you did a good job on it..
Nice looking laminated diff. Is that a q or u diff case?
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories
We have all seen him down here... Ya not missing much... he he dont hurt me Daz!!!!
would you be putting a harry hard case on as well,ive got a gouge in the top of mineQuote:
Originally Posted by mudrunnertd
wich saved me from getting holed
No point, the GQ is just for show.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great Southern Camping
If you're happy and you know it tap a post!
Its a GU diff housing. I have a pair of GU diffs going onto the GQ. Sick of smashing CVs. The GU CVs are much bigger and teh wheel track is also wider which is a Bonus! Oh Yeah! the Brakes on a GU are AWESOME!!! The GQ centres go straight in!Quote:
Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories
Biders 4WD did the bracing of the diff housing and it came up very tidy.
Hey Scottie,Quote:
Originally Posted by Great Southern Camping
Mate i have never stripped a rear diff before and did not refer to the manual. it was pretty basic. Once i have finished i might do a DIY thread for the rear diff and wheel bearings which will add to our wealth of knowledge here. BLOODY HEAVY though!!!
Chris Punch him in the Neck!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
Hey Roof,Quote:
Originally Posted by roofy
Nah i have had a plate welded to the front as part of the bracing setup so it will not hang down.
it wills top being a show car if i keep smashing t to bits though!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
One day ill bring t out and you can play with it!. After Dark is a winner! ;)
Mate, Awesome thread...ive flicked thru from the start.
I started getting exciting thinking i may rip mine down further....but then i noticed you started this project in 2010!!!! My wife would kill me if i hijacked the shed for that long!
But really good work mate
Nice looking rig buddy
These GU diffs are all stripped and cleaned. Painted the casings with this
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They look clean. Probably not the best product for a diff paint but it is thick and should work on
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The more I see these The more I want some. Do you need 16inch rims to fit?
Hmmm? Not sure Ben. I think a 15 will fit. Only the 4.8 came out with the larger disk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
These have much bigger CVs and a wider track and twin pot brakes with much Thicker rotors. Paired with my braided brake lines and this is going to be wicked
righto. Do you know if 4.8 rotors will fit my h233b? If it can fit it means I can work other things into the budgetQuote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
In its current form it hasnt done any long distance drives (+1000km in 1 hit), and if I am doing a trip to landcruiser park or something with alot of dirt road the ute isnt a very nice place to be.
Im trying to change the setup for the trip next year, so I have to start planning and saving for it now.
These are diffs off a 4.5 and will take my GQ centres in 4.6s no trouble at all. Straight bolt in. If you grabbed a set off a zd30 you'd get 4.3 centres and your lockers would go straight in. I assume your running 4.6s already though? Although your rock hoppers would probably mean some 4.3s would be sweet.
Is it only the Ute Cab that is your issue?
Mud runner, your truck is insane!
Sweet I will see what I can find. The compliance plate says I have 4.1's and I havnt changed them.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
The cab is part of the issue due to its size, but the ride is rigid, poor spring and shock choice (although just got back from the first drive with the kings see other thread) and after a while on a dirt road its like I am running leaf springs, its terrible. The base of the recaros have seen better days and need to be beefed up, they'll break your spine after about 6 hours lol
I'll have it all sorted by next year for meetup in the middle.
Then chase some GU zd30'diffs and you will get some 4.3s. The GUIV TD42 ran 3.9s so don't think you want to do that. Not sure about the 4.5s although these ones have 3.9s in them. Regardless your 3rd member will just go straight in as a carrier so no big deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
Sounds like your setup was wrong. I had the 12 stage Boss and hated them.! Your kings will transform the car. You might look at increasing the pressure for the Meetup touring trip then drop the pressure again when you get home for playing.
Your running an empty tray most of the time though hey? Loaded for touring will make a difference to mate.
We had the same shocks. So I would have encountered similar situations.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
You are right the set up is wrong. the shocks were the first change. :)
Well had a big day! George generously gave me a day helping me swap out the front diff in favour of a very tidy braced GU front diff. We swapped out the centre with the Airlocker and its all bolted up. Had a couple of hiccups but looking good.
Heading over to George's workshop tomorrow to fit Healy's clutch and gear box then back to the GQ on Monday tomgetnthenrear diff swapped over too. No where near as big a job as swapping the front out.
Cheers George! your a legend mate.
I can smell it. For Sure. Some people say the GQ is an urban myth. I dont believe it at all..... You just need to have a worthy rig to tread the same ground as it. as we both do lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by Great Southern Camping
No dramas mate!!! The rear will be easy as, at least we wont be showing off our "TOYS" toys for 4hours hahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
Sorry mate i had to give your neighbors BUZ by lol
This urban myth you speak off, it rolls out in fog, digs massive ruts and and has more soil on it than your local garden supplier too!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
Hey George I think you're the ONLY person from the forum to have ever seen the elusive GQ. So how much did Darren pay you to pretend it exists?
Well Chris, if i told you i would have to kill you!!! Lol and mate it does exist you when YOU where a kid and you used to call for your parents coz you thought something was in your closet, Darren GQ IS IT!!! Its a monster mate!! LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Hahaha, when I was talking to Darren's son last time I mentioned the GQ and he looked confused. It's not the GQ to him it's the MONSTER TRUCK!
Think you need a wheel alignment Daz!Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
This thread is just porn...
Just a bit of Toe Out mate ;)
So here are some interesting facts.
The A Tie Rod on a GU is 1300mm c/c of the tie rod pins. A GQ is 1270mm c/c
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The Tie rod end on a GU is Longer than a GQ physically and the actual Rod is the same length ;)
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And the Tie Rod Ends on the Superior 4140 gear come with a Grease Nipple which is nice ;)
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So can't you just switch tierod ends?? Or are they a different thread??
Scrap that!
Here is the difference in rod length
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Bugger I hope I can still use it!!
If it is the longer one then its an easy fix...... if its the other way round then a bit more farty around..?????
I see a GU steering box in the future mate to go with your GU drag link and tied rod!!
Can't use the superior one coz the threads aren't long enough!!
Bloody thing mate!! The thread is identical. Just can't get it on!! The GU Rod measures 29.83mm and the superiors measures 30.01mm! It wants to cut and/or clean the thread!! Can't do it!
Drag links are the same length! Different tie rod end taper though.