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Just wondering whats possible, my set up for our rod is HT Holden front end with a Commodore disc brake conversion kit, now with the rear end we would like to use a HQ V8 diff with the drum brakes.
My question is can we purchase new HQ axles that have the Commodore stud pattern.
Why you ask well we already have the Commodore mags and tyres,the front end conversion kit and a fully rebuilt HQ V8 differential.
Yes we could possibly purchase a V8 Commodore differential but then we will have a differential we can't use.
Alrighty then I'll see the costs involved for maybe a Commodore differential how much would we need to spend to purchase a V8 Commodore differential in excellent condition.
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I found a previous posting about fitting a Commode diff but an still wondering about the HQ axles with the Commodore stud pattern.
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Sorry I forgot to past the posting.
What ratio do you want? LSD? What track width?
If you want a really late model one you could use a VY or VZ 1-tonner/crewman axle, come in 3.08:1 (auto) or 3.46:1 (manual and Cross6/8). Plus they are already made for
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do not use crewman diffs they are rubbish
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Call a diff place that specialise in conversions to see what it'll cost to get your Axles and hubs redrilled to suit commodore stud pattern.
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Call a diff place that specialise in conversions to see what itll cost to get your Axles and hubs redrilled to suit commodore stud pattern.
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Hi vhgrob, I'm interested why you say the Crewman
diffs are rubbish as I was thinking these would be perfect
less unwanted material to cut off and maybe the spring mounts could also be used. Why do they differ to say a V8 diff from a sedan and our rod w
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Hi vhgrob, Im interested why you say the Crewman
diffs are rubbish as I was thinking these would be perfect
less unwanted material to cut off and maybe the spring mounts could also be used. Why do they differ to say a V8 diff from a sedan and our rod wi
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My Cross 8 has a 3.45:1 live axle Borg Warner salisbury. Seems fine to me.
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Well you have me going whats a Cross 8 Bryon.
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Well you have me going what's a Cross 8 Bryon.
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last time I had this problem the guy that shortend my diff welded and redrilled the axel to suit (In my case HQ pattern) See The Yeti's Chev build at http://www.ozrodders.com...rd/viewtopic.php?t=17919 |
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last time I had this problem the guy that shortend my diff welded and redrilled the axel to suit (In my case HQ pattern) See The Yetis Chev build at http://www.ozrodders.com...rd/viewtopic.php?t=17919 |
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quote:
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Well you have me going what's a Cross 8 Bryon.
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quote:
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Well you have me going whats a Cross 8 Bryon.
If at first you don't succeed, just call it Version 1.0 |
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"A modern Overlander"
The VY and VZ 1-tonner and Crewman diffs are not that expensive at all. They come in 3.08 (auto) or 3.46 (manual and Cross 8). One of these should be the right width for the HQ and will simply need a bracket change and axle tube s |
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