AE85.5 Diff Help!

[rodimus]

Hey guys

I just got my AE85 back with a 4age in it. But my Mechanic finished off the AE85 diff, so now its locked. And just from a couple days driving it i realise its shit too drive on, not to mention illegal. Now Im seriously considering a hilux LSD.

What is involved for the conversion??
What parts will I need??
4 stud or 5 stud??
Price estimate???

And at the mo im running a T50 box. Will this stand up to the abuse?? (eg drift), with the Hilux?? or should I go for W55??

Any Comments Much appreciated

Thanks

[Stealer Of Souls]

What power are you looking for?
If you're hunting some serious ponies then go for a W box and Hilux Diff...
Otherwise just track down a AE86 diff and LSD (or buy TRD LSD if you have money and want something a bit more bling).

Bear in mind that Hilux diff and W box are a lot heavier than a T50 and AE86 diff, and the diff is unsprung weight...

[rodimus]

ill prob go for hilux as its prob cheaper in the long run when set up. As Hilux LSD's are far cheaper than TRD. But then again its bit of a mssion to do the conversion, will the ae86 with TRD lsd be strong enough for a 4age?, for drifting? I dont want to keep having to replace diffs.

[Stealer Of Souls]

I think there are a few people who are drifting on AE86 LSDs... Probably perish quicker than a hilux. But if you're not flogging them with serious ponies you'd be okay for a while.

Last I saw...

W box to A engine conversion kit around $500, then needed a tailshaft (drive shaft, prop shaft whatever you want to call it) to suit. Then a Hilux end with, I think, shortened axles (don't quote me can't remember exactly).
Plus of course actually buying a hilux lsd and W box. But I think if you look around you can get both of these for around $500. Again, don't quote me...