Ae86 diff heads

[beeker]

Are they all the same ? between facelist and pre facelift ?

Obviously there is different ratios and LSD/Not LCD.

[rollaholic]

no, facelift diff takes slightly larger diameter axles.

the measurements are on the forums somewhere if you do a search, i asked a similar question a while back

for what its worth, when i asked revhead about it facelift axles were still available brand spankers from toyota for a pretty reasonable price.

[d1 mule]

from memory Pre facelift have 24mm axels and facelift have 25mm axels

[beeker]

I recognise that the axles are different. Let me explain further, i need a dif head to fit a brand new LSD which i'll purchase. The LSD is likely to be the facelift version, taking the facelift axles. Its for competition use, this why i want new, and also the stronger units.

So back to the original question, putting aside the LSD unit which i assume the axles slide directly into, is the Diff head the same between pre and post facelift? I seem to remember someone saying there was two different bolt# versions, and one was stronger. But i might be talking rubbish, and getting confused.

[rollaholic]

ah i see what you are saying. when you say diff head most people think you are referring to the actual LSD itself, when you are actually meaning the carrier.

to the best of my knowledge, the carriers are all the same.

[beeker]

ah i see what you are saying. when you say diff head most people think you are referring to the actual LSD itself, when you are actually meaning the carrier.

to the best of my knowledge, the carriers are all the same.

Cool thx.

WTB: 1x AE86 Carrier then!
What do they go for ?

Already got an axle housing and new axles ready to go. Still gotta get a facelift TRD LSD.

[rollaholic]

not really too sure - cant recall ever seeing one for sale without a diff in it.

that being said, open T series diffs are probably around the $100 - $150 mark. centre probably still worth a bit to someone to turn into a locker once you have your LSD in place too.

[AE25]

to me the carrier is the part the crown wheel bolts onto with the spider gears or lsd inside. the head is the complete unit that bolts into the diff housing.
there are variations to the diff head casting. some have a longer stud, usually for the taller ratios like 3.9:1. but swap the longer stud with the head and it'll swap across.

[beeker]

to me the carrier is the part the crown wheel bolts onto with the spider gears or lsd inside. the head is the complete unit that bolts into the diff housing.
there are variations to the diff head casting. some have a longer stud, usually for the taller ratios like 3.9:1. but swap the longer stud with the head and it'll swap across.

Thx, will also look to get a 4.77 for it, probably from palmside.

[AE25]

how much are they?
can get 4.55 or 4.77 ratio out of front diff of a 4wd cr30 townace/masterace van. the chassis code will say F252 or F253 for the 4.55 and F362 for 4.77

[Truenotch]

Also, AJPS in Australia can do a 4.77 cwp for a lot cheaper then Palmside.

[beeker]

Also, AJPS in Australia can do a 4.77 cwp for a lot cheaper then Palmside.

Is there a difference is quality ?

[beeker]

bump, still want a diff head (carrier).

[Mr Revhead]

the 4.77 ratios sold by palmside are toyota genuine ones...

have you tired contacting the forum sponsor?

[beeker]

the 4.77 ratios sold by palmside are toyota genuine ones...

have you tired contacting the forum sponsor?

nope, will do. but need a diff head / carrier to fit it into. Already got a spare housing. Building up a complete new/spare read end.