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LC100/LX470 Part-Time Conversion Discussion (1 Viewer)
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Totally, I run a bunch of part-time rigs (my 40, 74, etc). My old 100 will be getting a PT conversion soon too. Every Land Cruiser up to the 80 Series was part-time from the factory so it's not exactly like it's an issue in Utah or otherwise
Now, if you've got the Mrs or kids driving it to school all the time, the full-time rocks. Spend lots of time driving snowy/icy road, the full-time rocks. For those that want to reduce CV wear, change up the handling and performance a bit, part-time great option.
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Totally, I run a bunch of part-time rigs (my 40, 74, etc). My old 100 will be getting a PT conversion soon too. Every Land Cruiser up to the 80 Series was part-time from the factory so it's not exactly like it's an issue in Utah or otherwise
Now, if you've got the Mrs or kids driving it to school all the time, the part-time rocks. Spend lots of time driving snowy/icy road, the part-time rocks. For those that want to reduce CV wear, change up the handling and performance a bit... it's a great option.
I'm tempted! I miss the part time on my Tacoma. Didn't think about it much since I didn't have to leave the cab to engage it
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And most Tacoma's dont have a true part-time, while they disconnect the front diff with the ADD, they are still spinning the CV's. There are factory part Tacoma's with hubs (96-04) and aftermarket kits for the 05+ Tacoma but unless you had that, you were still spinning a bunch of parts. With our 80 and 100 kits, you eliminate the spin on the axle components too!
Totally, I run a bunch of part-time rigs (my 40, 74, etc). My old 100 will be getting a PT conversion soon too. Every Land Cruiser up to the 80 Series was part-time from the factory so it's not exactly like it's an issue in Utah or otherwise
Now, if you've got the Mrs or kids driving it to school all the time, the full-time rocks. Spend lots of time driving snowy/icy road, the full-time rocks. For those that want to reduce CV wear, change up the handling and performance a bit, part-time great option
I am not sure that I understand how part time 4wd would be preferable with snowy/icy roads. Could you please enlighten a fool such as myself?
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Fascinating, good to know!
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Sorry, I was all over the place. The part about the Mrs & kids was in reference to full-time rocking. I've updated my posts to eliminate confusion
how much work is involved with installing the spool?
Sorry, I was all over the place. The part about the Mrs & kids was in reference to full-time rocking. I've updated my posts to eliminate confusion
Cool, thanks for the reply! Ha ha I was hoping that there was something about the kit I wasn't quite understanding that would make it more ideal for this. I am really working to justify the purchase. This would be ideal on a vehicle with a supercharger...
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Still a work in progress but no definite timeline. Our 2 current offerings are selling very well so we are looking at the stock CV option more to have on-the-shelf solutions given we can't keep the current full-cv replacement kits in stock
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It is VERY helpful to eliminate the viscous torque-steer that SC'd 100's get.
Still a work in progress but no definite timeline. Our 2 current offerings are selling very well so we are looking at the stock CV option more to have on-the-shelf solutions given we can't keep the current full-cv replacement kits in stock
Thanks Kurt
I'm in the same boat as abuck, having just replaced both axles with new yota ones but would love a kit with selectable hubs to fit the stock axles and a spool.
I've done this same conversion to a AMC quadratrac system in a CJ7 which used a similar viscous coupler in the transfer case that gets replaced with a spool. It made a huge difference in driveability.
I did find a video from down under showing how easy it is to swap the spool in.
I've done this same conversion to a AMC quadratrac system in a CJ7 which used a similar viscous coupler in the transfer case that gets replaced with a spool. It made a huge difference in driveability.
I did find a video from down under showing how easy it is to swap the spool in.
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Expected everything to get here today but it came in Monday! Had a few things lined up on the lift so I wasn’t able to start until just now. Finished up a lift on a new JL and am about to tear into it and get this swap done! I’ll post pictures as I go.
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Sweet!
Can't wait for my check from Uncle Sam next year so I can order this kit. My upgrade budget for 2018 is about $0 right now 
