Re: TOY: NV4500 & PU x-fer in LC?

["Karl Bellve, Ph.D." <Karl.Bellve@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There is a guy that centers rear FJ40 axles. He then puts minitruck
axles/brearings/brakes on them. You lose the C-clip of the FJ40 diff.

If you want his name or number, let me know. I just met him at GSMTR.

Thom Singer wrote:
> 
> If the NV and adapter are close to the same length as the stock 5 speed and tailshaft housing you'll
> have some extreme U-J angles in the rear coupled with a very short drive shaft. A friend tried to do
> this with his LC.
> Not sure of the wisdom of putting a stock 5 speed behind a V8, but that was his choice.
> 
> Ronald Clark wrote:
> >
> > Listers,
> >
> > I recently picked up a NV4500 tranny, AA adapter, 85 PU x-fer case,
> > bellhousing and slavecylinder combo for real cheap.  And my question for you
> > know is if the x-fer case is strong enough to withstand the abuse of the
> > Landcruiser with a TBI 350 motor.  If I can use this setup I would much
> > rather do that than find a LC 3-sp and a new adapter for the NV.  I know I
> > might have issues with the offset rear end but I'm hoping I can make up for
> > it in the driveshaft.
> >
> > Although if this doesn't work out for some unforseen reason I will probably
> > sell the adapter and x-fer case if anyone is interested.
> 
> --
> TS
> Ventura, CA
> 
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Karl Bellve			ICQ # 13956200
1985 4Runner SR5		TLCA# 7938 		

Old Man Emu lift, dual Toyota Electric Lockers, TJM-13 Bumper, REP8000
winch, Stout Equipment rear bumper, RS9000s, Persson Sway-Bar
Disconnects, FJ40 vented rotors and IFS calipers