LC100/LX470 Part-Time Conversion Discussion (1 Viewer)
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ramangain
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I believe I am due for front axles and hubs. I get the thunk, and now I'm convinced it isn't driveshaft or bushings after I connected to my trailer and everything REALLY shuddered/jumped when going from R to D.
What advantages are part time 4wd when towing? I'm heading from FL to OR towing an enclosed trailer loaded to probably 6000lbs. Even a 15% increase in MPG would offset some of the capital expense for this conversion.
What advantages are part time 4wd when towing? I'm heading from FL to OR towing an enclosed trailer loaded to probably 6000lbs. Even a 15% increase in MPG would offset some of the capital expense for this conversion.
I just did it and I couldn't be happier with the way the rig drives now. ALL the vibrations, clunks, weird steering wheel sensations are gone. It feels like I took 1000 pounds of gear out of it. Much lighter and more nimble feeling, better acceleration.
Rookie question. What can one expect to pay to have the spool installed? Looks like a 2 
job but accompanied by some 
along the way so something I think I would rather pay to get done.
job but accompanied by some along the way so something I think I would rather pay to get done.
Rookie question. What can one expect to pay to have the spool installed? Looks like a 2
Spool only, I would expect to be a 2.5-3.0 hour job (plus sealant and new lubricant). So check local shop rates and give them a call to see what they think (time wise).
I was quoted $600 from an experienced cruiser shop for the whole thing including hubs.Rookie question. What can one expect to pay to have the spool installed? Looks like a 2
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is that including a case rebuild?
I don't see the point of it. I have a part time 80 and a full time 100. ,Pretty much all my roads here are dirt and can be quite steep so lack of full time leads to rear wheel spinning etc. I find that my part time 80 scrubs the lawn when turning and is difficult to turn at low speeds. I notice this too in the part time Hilux's that I drive. The 100 is just do much easier to drive
Probably doesn't work for you then.
With paved road driving being 99% of what people do in the states, the part time kit looks like a good option for a lot of people. Particularly those that don't live in areas with a lot of inclement weather.
Yep, Cruiser Outfitters can do it all there.
Seriously thinking about going 'part time' on my Wife's LX470. Daily Driver, (40-45 miles each day). Vehicle rarely goes off-road, we don't normally have severe weather here and the Ranch Roads (at least to our house) don't require 4WD ever.
Unless she hydroplanes the LX off into a ditch (like she did the 80 series once) there really is no reason to be turning all that drive-train in the front of the vehicle. 2WD will get her around just fine.
That is another consideration of mine. Getting ready to put new CV's, steering rack, bushings, brakes, etc....in the front end and having minimal stress up there (since its not needed) seems logical. From what I've read...it also changes the 'feel' of the steering and handling a bit too.
Definitely the usefulness of the part time conversion depends on where you live and the type driving you do. I really like the idea of being able to disengage the front end, but in the end don't want to give up my AWD since I live in the mountains and get a decent amount of nasty winter weather.
it absolutely changes everything about the front end. I'd do the same if my girlfriend drove my LC all the time.
99s don't have traction control do they? That's another thing, if I drive in the rain I see the green blinking trac light all the time. Girlfriend claims she's never seen it while she drives it. That's just a result of AT tires and my right foot. BUT it drives exactly like you'd think a RWD chevy would.
I do wish I had better all around tires for the rain though. off camber uphill stoplight turns can get ya!
nice, Kurt did mine.
I just want the Aisin hubs. My 100 will be the road trip car when the cargo size mandates which is most of the time. In these cases I would disengage the fronts for these pedestrian trips. But I want to keep AWD/4H for all other use. Sure the front still spins but without any pressure it's a lot less stress to the CVs (but rotation is rotation on the boots). I'm sure I'm the minority here.
I like this idea.
Maybe not minority. I’ve been wondering if this would work and what the negative consequences might be. Seems like best of both worlds. I couldn’t give up my AWD, since it’s useful for about 75% of my driving. It’d be fun to be able to unhook it though from time to time.
My '99 does not have traction control or vsc.
