Can i run a centered rear dif D60 on my landcruiser with a passenger side transfer output? What are the issues with running a compound angle driveshaft(down and to the center). I will be going to an atlas or doubler in the future but need to do things in baby steps as $$$ allows and don't wanna stop wheelin.

Anyone know of a (south)east coast driveshaft specialist or someplace who does good work at a reasonable price.

chris

Yes, you can run this. The overall angle matters though, not the offset sideways angle. This means that your drive shaft doesn't know whether it's up or sideways..it's all a matter of angle.

i just crawlwed out from underneath my 95 dodge 1 ton van and it has a offset diff. not as much as a cruiser but better than a centered rearend. i think its a dana 70 but it might be a 60. i will go back out and look. and take a few mesurments too.

i just crawled out from underneath it, it is offset 4 " to the passenger side. but to tell you the truth it looks like a heavy duty 60 but i am not sure might be a 70. full float with extra ribbing one the front. it has 4.09 ratio. mike

works fine but you can't run as much down angle because the side angle is factored in too. did this in my willies once and it wasn't a problem

Thanks guys, especially gunracer for the crawl&measure!:D

Do the same angle limits apply(about 30*)? Do I still benefit from pointing the dif output up toward the transfer output when welding up my spring perches?

Also I just read a post saying a tilt of 17* is about all a D60 can handle b4 you start missin w/ the diff ability to stay lubriated. Any comments?

Originally posted by ckolloff
Can i run a centered rear dif D60 on my landcruiser with a passenger side transfer output? What are the issues with running a compound angle driveshaft(down and to the center). I will be going to an atlas or doubler in the future but need to do things in baby steps as $$$ allows and don't wanna stop wheelin.

Anyone know of a (south)east coast driveshaft specialist or someplace who does good work at a reasonable price.

chris

I wish.....None around here.....I just call "Jesse" at "High Angle Driveline" 530-877-2875 in Cali.....Gets it right EVERY TIME:D :beer: :beer:

Check Tom Wood's site...He's got the formula for the overall ange....Actually it's just the Pythagorean theroem.

Sheez...It's been a while since I tried to spell that one...

--D

Originally posted by ckolloff
Thanks guys, especially gunracer for the crawl&measure!:D


Just keep in mind that 4" of offset on his van is going to equate to a helluva lot less angle than 4" on your cruiser would because of the longer shaft (assuming FJ40).

Originally posted by RockRover
Check Tom Wood's site...He's got the formula for the overall ange....Actually it's just the Pythagorean theroem.

Sheez...It's been a while since I tried to spell that one...

--D

Well Woods would make you think it was his theroem if you talked to him on the phone... I use to run a D60 that was almost centered up front, no real problem with u-joints but ran into clearance issues with the oil pan and tranny...

HTH