hey buddy. i used the hilux axles. jeff england cut down my diff. his number is 07 3206 6755. he re splined the axles and cut down the diff for me. knows he stuff. he is in brisbane. as for wheels. im still running the hilux stud patern wheich is 5x114 and the rim im using are a pursuit rim from an el falcon. if you have any question pm me.

I am keen for a set for a ute

dazza, on the hilux axle note. i havent actually seen what 2wd axles look like. but i was looking at some 4x4 ones and the undersized bit only goes for about the length of the spline then they appeared to go back to full size....i now need to find myself some 2wd axles for further investergation

i'm staying with the hilux stud pattern and using el pursuit rims too
going to use xf discs on the front to match
the issue is you cant just cut a bit off you have to cut at least the necked down part off.
i'm just wondering what lengths people have ended up with and what wheel offsets they were using
but from what lex has said i'm on the right track
we have an excellent diff guy here in perth, phil purser at final drive
he has an altered with a 2jz motor. we do his engines for him
thanks guys
dazza

PIGDOG and Dazza1200,
I don't mean to be rude but you are getting off topic, might be best to start another thread about hilux diff installs, which I would be more then happy to contribute too to let you know all about my hilux install.

Thanks

Bryan

sorry mcgee. i will post a new thread about hilux installs. im keen on a set of traction rods x2 for a 1200 ute. pm me the price when you know and you acc details. cheers lex

So have you decided on a price for these little beautys.

i will be in for a set for a ute.PM me when you work it out.

should be nice and cheap now. mass production.

Hi guys,
Quick update. I have sourced the 4130 tube and should have it in my hands on Saturday.
I had a small issue that I needed to overcome but hopefully I have a solution.
The issues is with the 50mm width of the 1200 spring and the bushed rod ends. The bushed rod ends are 1 1/4" wide ~= 32mm so add two 5mm plates to that and you are up around the 42mm wide plus welding filet, this would encroach on the u-bolt nuts.

My version 1 setup used a solid bearing rod end which is only ~ 16mm wide so with the 5mm plates that makes 26mm leaving 24mm for the filet weld and u-bolt nuts, not a problem. Also it was almost impossible to find a 3/4" UNF to 1/2" hole rod end at a reasonable price (these were over $100 each).

So the kits will now have one solid rod end and one urethane bushed rod end. This means less flex in the kit but I still think it will be better for the street then two solid rod ends. One end of the rod will have a 4130 hex plug in it containing the 1/2" thread for the solid rod end, the hex section will facilitate on car adjustment with a 1" spanner. There will also be a left and right hand jam nut at either end.

The roller that sits on the spring will have a Acetal (Delrin) spacer. Delrin was chosen as it has a low Coefficient of friction and good mechanical properties, these are designed to wear (instead of your leaf spring) so I am happy to throw two sets in with the kit.

Price is still pegged at this point to be approx $400.

Hopefully it is all steam ahead next week, the parts are starting to come together nicely now.

Cheers

Bryan