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Neither, we have been bringing them in direct from Australia for several years now. We have access to TG and Marlin as needed if/when our supply line changes but I don't expect issues there.
LC100/LX470 Part-Time Conversion Discussion
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Neither, we have been bringing them in direct from Australia for several years now. We have access to TG and Marlin as needed if/when our supply line changes but I don't expect issues there.
I saw this rear disconnect at SEMA last year and thought it could be somehow applied to our front axle. Simply engage or disengage to get power to your diff. Im not 100% sure what applications it could be used for though. I asked about the 100 series and they said they never tested it on them.
Rear Disconnect Kit with ARB Compressor - Trail Gear
Rear Disconnect Kit with ARB Compressor - Trail Gear
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That wouldn't be compatible with the 100 Series t-case. But in the case or a part-time kit, we have a button that does the same thing (CDL switch). The ability to "front burn" with the rear disconnected is very popular in the rock-crawling world, I wouldn't give it much consideration with a 100 Series.
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Breaking something or fixing something
I grenaded my front diff on my 100 and couldn't afford the ARB locker conversion for about 6 months. While I saved up for it, I had my front prop shaft removed and the drive flanges machined smooth and drove around in rwd mode. Those were some of the most fun 6 months I've had in my 100 on pavement. The truck drives so fun in rwd mode. Pop the transfer case into low range and you can really have some fun. Even just normal driving was just a satisfying experience. You can't understand it until you try it. When the 6 months was up, I had SLEE install an ARB air locker/carrier and compressor. I love being triple locked, but I would do a part time conversion in a heartbeat.
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Any other thoughts or opinions while we mull over the options?
I thought the kit from Marks in Australia, had a high strength steel gear built into it. Or maybe I just saw one somewhere else. For the AVM hubs
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Forgot to mention that a part time conversion would eliminate torque steer on acceleration. Something I find annoying.
I have my 80 part-timed and would be interested in part-timing my 100. I do think they work great part-timed, can go places in rwd with these trucks that some vehicles can't go in 4wd.
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Agreed... and for those with Supercharged 100's, the torque steer is insane. A part-time kit is very welcome there.
From a practical perspective once the part time kit is installed the normal mode of drive is rear wheel drive. To activate the 4 wheel drive I would have to get out and activate the hubs and then lock the center differential. Then I would have 4 wheel drive similar to stock but with the center diff locked?
I am trying to think when full-time (stock) would be better then part-time system overall. The only thing I can think of is if I drive in low traction conditions such as snowy roads with some clear (good traction) roads and some sections of slippery roads. Letting the fulltime system do its thing. If I had the part-time system I would have to have the hubs locked (before driving on potentially slippery roads) and when i get in a slippery situation and I would have to lock the center diff for the low traction sections and deactivate the center diff for the good traction parts of the road.
Any other examples?
I'm contemplating going part-time so am just trying to compare the two systems from a daily use perspective on how I use my rig. We already know the benefits.
My daily use would be 80% street and 20% offroad from a total time perspective although the 20% would be off road like HIH and offroad parks.
I am trying to think when full-time (stock) would be better then part-time system overall. The only thing I can think of is if I drive in low traction conditions such as snowy roads with some clear (good traction) roads and some sections of slippery roads. Letting the fulltime system do its thing. If I had the part-time system I would have to have the hubs locked (before driving on potentially slippery roads) and when i get in a slippery situation and I would have to lock the center diff for the low traction sections and deactivate the center diff for the good traction parts of the road.
Any other examples?
I'm contemplating going part-time so am just trying to compare the two systems from a daily use perspective on how I use my rig. We already know the benefits.
My daily use would be 80% street and 20% offroad from a total time perspective although the 20% would be off road like HIH and offroad parks.
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Correct on the functionality, akin to the part-time/axles found in Land Cruisers up until 1990 in the US and still offered globally in most Land Cruisers.
Our P/T 06' LX470 is our travel vehicle and its a joy to drive at hwy speeds without the annoying input from the AWD. Way less input needed and much easier to drive with noticeable less driver fatigue on long trips. Unless you leave in snow country this mod seems like a no-brainer for a long term 100 series owner. Aisin hubs would make me way more comfortable.
This mod is wife approved also.
This mod is wife approved also.
At the price point suggested (or anything close to it) I would do a part time on my LX470.
My only 'have to HAVE' are the Aisin hubs (whatever it takes to make them work). I just don't like the looks of the AVM and it can't be of the same quality as Aisin's.
Going to part time my 80 series sometime this summer. Have been thinking about that for a long time.
My only 'have to HAVE' are the Aisin hubs (whatever it takes to make them work). I just don't like the looks of the AVM and it can't be of the same quality as Aisin's.
Going to part time my 80 series sometime this summer. Have been thinking about that for a long time.
DirtDawg
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I'm like the others, I have been debating PT for a while. But I cannot foresee myself making the switch until an AISIN hub option pops up. As @flintknapper said, I don't like the look of the AVM hubs and definitely don't trust their quality.
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I'm liking the AISIN vibe
@cruiseroutfit did you ever receive the 100 series non US axle stub you ordered that was said to be able to change with the US 100 series stub for a direct over the counter Aisin hub bolt on?
Also any update on a replacement inner gear for an Aisin hub to provide a direct bolt on for a US 100 series?
Also any update on a replacement inner gear for an Aisin hub to provide a direct bolt on for a US 100 series?
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Outers are ordered but I don't think we've seen them on our freight. Progress on inner gears has been simply logistical/pricing to date, I need to get them some sample parts but iLean has some takeoffs he's saving for me locally. Shop is jamming with our current lineup and I'm off to South America for a bit so it's going to be sitting on the back-burner. 
DirtDawg
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Dang, where's the dislike button... regardless excited for the possibility of these coming to fruition!Outers are ordered but I don't think we've seen them on our freight. Progress on inner gears has been simply logistical/pricing to date, I need to get them some sample parts but iLean has some takeoffs he's saving for me locally. Shop is jamming with our current lineup and I'm off to South America for a bit so it's going to be sitting on the back-burner.
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I do wish I'd have had more time this spring to work on this, we are just so busy adding "low hanging fruit" to our stock offerings and the 100 Series hub project is more a personal indulgence rather than something I expect to sell in great quantity. But, it is on my hit list
I do wish I'd have had more time this spring to work on this, we are just so busy adding "low hanging fruit" to our stock offerings and the 100 Series hub project is more a personal indulgence rather than something I expect to sell in great quantity. But, it is on my hit list
Thanks in advance for your time spent on this
