I feel sure there are a few people out there that have converted a full time 4WD 80 series Landcruiser to part time 4W D. I understand there is a kit available on line to do this conversion. My cruiser is still going well with 330,000 on the clock, has done a fair bit of towing and subsequently there is a fair bit of backlash in the drive train. Whilst this conversion won't fix it all it shouls make a considerable difference. Can anybody share their experiences with me.
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hako said
05:04 AM Apr 15, 2013
In all probablility you've already searched for this mod, but just in case you haven't, there is a wealth of info at:
[just as an aside - why would you want to revert to 2WD?]
Cheers
Peter_n_Margaret said
05:51 PM Apr 16, 2013
Unless you know more about vehicle design than Toyota, I would advise strongly against this.
Cheers, Peter
first timer said
08:19 PM Apr 18, 2013
Hi Guy's. I am a newbie to this posting thing, but here goes. Jenno I recently converted my 100 series wagon (petrol) to 2wd with a marks 4wd adaptors conversion kit. What it does is it replaces a ring gear in the transfer box and changes it to part time drive with the addition of free wheeling hubs on front axle. So to activate 4wd you then press the diff lock button in the cabin and provding you have locked the front hubs you will get 4wd. I went to Cape York last july and did the telegraph track and it performed very well with no problems. I have also gained around 140 to 170klms extra per tank full of fuel, and I can feel the extra power and pick up especially while towing my 16 foot van. There is also noticibly less backlash in drivetrain and steering is a lot lighter. Yuo can find conversion kit at www.marks4wd.com.au Hope this helps
Regards Ashley
hako said
03:33 AM Apr 19, 2013
first timer wrote:
Hi Guy's. I am a newbie to this posting thing, but here goes. Jenno I recently converted my 100 series wagon (petrol) to 2wd with a marks 4wd adaptors conversion kit. What it does is it replaces a ring gear in the transfer box and changes it to part time drive with the addition of free wheeling hubs on front axle. So to activate 4wd you then press the diff lock button in the cabin and provding you have locked the front hubs you will get 4wd. I went to Cape York last july and did the telegraph track and it performed very well with no problems. I have also gained around 140 to 170klms extra per tank full of fuel, and I can feel the extra power and pick up especially while towing my 16 foot van. There is also noticibly less backlash in drivetrain and steering is a lot lighter. Yuo can find conversion kit at www.marks4wd.com.au Hope this helps
Regards Ashley
First timer - if I were asking the OP's question that would be the sort of answer I'd want. It says it all.
Good Luck and welcome to the forum.
Jenno said
04:53 AM Apr 19, 2013
Hi all my thanks to all that replied to my question, particularly first timer Ashley. I thank you for your effort it is exactly what I wanted to know. I have always been very careful altering what a manufacturer installs in a vehicle but after making a lot of inquiries I am satisfied there is no problem with this conversion. I'll post further info when I give it a test.
I feel sure there are a few people out there that have converted a full time 4WD 80 series Landcruiser to part time 4W D. I understand there is a kit available on line to do this conversion. My cruiser is still going well with 330,000 on the clock, has done a fair bit of towing and subsequently there is a fair bit of backlash in the drive train. Whilst this conversion won't fix it all it shouls make a considerable difference. Can anybody share their experiences with me.
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https://www.google.com.au/search?q=toyota+80+series+forum&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb#client=firefox-a&hl=en&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB%3Aofficial&channel=fflb&sclient=psy-ab&q=converting+a+landcruiser+to+2wd&oq=converting+a+landcruiser+to+2wd&gs_l=serp.3..33i29i30.150786.163521.2.165399.31.18.0.13.13.1.321.4960.2-15j3.18.0...0.0...1c.1.9.psy-ab.pX5zGx8ffEU&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.45175338,d.bmk&fp=6e9661107e956e67&biw=1600&bih=699
Regards
Gday...
Clickable link -
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=toyota+80+series+forum&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb#client=firefox-a&hl=en&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB%3Aofficial&channel=fflb&sclient=psy-ab&q=converting+a+landcruiser+to+2wd&oq=converting+a+landcruiser+to+2wd&gs_l=serp.3..33i29i30.150786.163521.2.165399.31.18.0.13.13.1.321.4960.2-15j3.18.0...0.0...1c.1.9.psy-ab.pX5zGx8ffEU&pbx=1&fp=1&biw=1600&bih=699&bav=on.2,or.&cad=b&sei=RiRrUcKnOaSiiAfwoYCYAg
[just as an aside - why would you want to revert to 2WD?]
Cheers
Cheers,
Peter
Yuo can find conversion kit at www.marks4wd.com.au
Hope this helps
Regards
Ashley
First timer - if I were asking the OP's question that would be the sort of answer I'd want. It says it all.
Good Luck and welcome to the forum.