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Hey dudes is it possible to have a HZ Holden v8
differential shortened and if so can anyone
recommend a place to have the axle cut and machined in Qld.
I'd like it to be 60mm shorter on each side as I want to run
it in another vehicle. This vehicle has already been setup
to use the HQ disc brakes up front and uses a 253 engine.
I know its not a Ford but all older cars are basically the same
you know a diff, tailshaft, 4 wheels, gearbox and an engine.
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Well mate, i'm gunna ask the same as John did over in the Holden forums..."what type of vehicle is it someone might be able to suggest another way other than shortening axles".
But i shall go further to say Yes it can be done but dunno where in Qld.
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Hi 30737k, No this isnt a Hot Rod its a 1968 Toyota Crown,
I've researched this some more and only want to use
Holden running gear and have sourced a gearbox/axle
place in Brisbane. I bought a sheet of ply wood and
made a box then freighted the axl
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You don't get a differential shortened as this would just mean that you need a longer tailshaft you get them narrowed to fit in a car that is not as wide.
You get the axles shortened and the housing narrowed.
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Try aussie diffs. They are on the Gold Coast. http://www.aussiediffs.com.au/
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No there closed up but this is more than just engineering, there's also the heat treatment process.
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Hey Hipy Girl, No the term is shortened I did my home work first and
all over the net they say shortening even at the differebnial services
but then again where you come f
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I had the differential out of a 79 Crown shortened in Rockhampton
about 8 years ago, AAA Gear & Spline don't know if there still in business but you could use the yellow pages.
I to am a hippy from the 60's I'll send you a message and we could swap ide
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quote:
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We have the axles back $700 for the pair and a great job.ack
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