Hi,
A fellow forum member has suggested that i use mitsubishi 9.5" diffs for my Unimog axles. They can be found with factory fit lockers.
Found in monteros, pajeros and shoguns i think.
I was wondering if anybody on here had used them on a buggy before and if so how strong were / are they ?
I've read conflicting reviews on google about the spline count - either 31 or 33 (pajero site says 33, ARB list says 31). Size is listed as 35.5mm (EDIT : Sorry, it's an irs for the 35.5. The axle version are 33.5mm with 31 splines.)
I realise that in a portal application it's slightly different to a normal axle but it's just to get an idea of strength.
My engine will be a rover v8 4.6 (220bhp, 280 ft lb). Engine will be rear mounted.
My list of advantages are :
- Cost, for £200ish i can get an axle with diff. (An arb is pretty much £600+ for a diff)
- Availabilty - a fair few in the UK
- Short pinion compared to the unimog which is what i'm trying to get away from
- I can choose my diff position in the axle tube
- No need for a reverse transfer box. Reverse transfer box only has 1 ratio and is devorced. So saves me buying a transfer box as i have 'normal' ones already.
Disadvantages :
- I'll need to have a complete set of shafts making.
Unknown :
- Strength
- Diff locker mechanism strength
- Is it a 2 pin or 4 pin diff
Thanks
Gordon
A fellow forum member has suggested that i use mitsubishi 9.5" diffs for my Unimog axles. They can be found with factory fit lockers.
Found in monteros, pajeros and shoguns i think.
I was wondering if anybody on here had used them on a buggy before and if so how strong were / are they ?
I've read conflicting reviews on google about the spline count - either 31 or 33 (pajero site says 33, ARB list says 31). Size is listed as 35.5mm (EDIT : Sorry, it's an irs for the 35.5. The axle version are 33.5mm with 31 splines.)
I realise that in a portal application it's slightly different to a normal axle but it's just to get an idea of strength.
My engine will be a rover v8 4.6 (220bhp, 280 ft lb). Engine will be rear mounted.
My list of advantages are :
- Cost, for £200ish i can get an axle with diff. (An arb is pretty much £600+ for a diff)
- Availabilty - a fair few in the UK
- Short pinion compared to the unimog which is what i'm trying to get away from
- I can choose my diff position in the axle tube
- No need for a reverse transfer box. Reverse transfer box only has 1 ratio and is devorced. So saves me buying a transfer box as i have 'normal' ones already.
Disadvantages :
- I'll need to have a complete set of shafts making.
Unknown :
- Strength
- Diff locker mechanism strength
- Is it a 2 pin or 4 pin diff
Thanks
Gordon