Folks - after my 100 series being away for months getting every suspension component, coolant system etc all replaced with OEM, coming home, having the rear diff die a death, loads of front end clunking which caused huge amounts of damage - it's finally home.
No clunking, and I cannot stress enough how much following the correct preloading of front control arms was essential in getting this sorted.
I posted some pics on another thread but the lower control arm front chassis mount had been badly damaged from the constant clunking and twisting that the LCA was being impacted by.
It's home, it's now got a fully working rear locking diff after the brand new OEM diff that got fitted having incorrect plugs (actuator was for a 79 series).
Those who followed my posts on this thread will know the extent I've gone to with buying only brand new OEM parts from Japan/Partsouq, and this finally feels like I'm through the sh*t now.
I'm preparing to send off my cluster for repairs due to stepper motor faults, and once that's done, I'm just going to tinker and sit back for a little while.
The specialist I took it to to resolve these issues from the previous work have performed nothing short of miracles, and I'm planning to use them for all major works in the future!
They have an 80 and 100 series fitted with a ZF 8HP BMW 8 speed paired to the 1HDFTE and after going for a test drive in one, I couldn't honest believe how much the drive is transformed.
My gearbox is old, worn and lingers on changes, even after servicing, I'm going to seriously consider this for the future. It pairs with the transfer case properly etc so all diff locking etc works as before, and has a standalone ECU, incredibly clever - they have even suggested using a (new) Supra shifter, to keep it looking somewhat OEM.
A selection of pics of the repairs, the 100 series today, and of course the 80 series with the 8HF (disregard the wiring)!
Great to be back!
No clunking, and I cannot stress enough how much following the correct preloading of front control arms was essential in getting this sorted.
I posted some pics on another thread but the lower control arm front chassis mount had been badly damaged from the constant clunking and twisting that the LCA was being impacted by.
It's home, it's now got a fully working rear locking diff after the brand new OEM diff that got fitted having incorrect plugs (actuator was for a 79 series).
Those who followed my posts on this thread will know the extent I've gone to with buying only brand new OEM parts from Japan/Partsouq, and this finally feels like I'm through the sh*t now.
I'm preparing to send off my cluster for repairs due to stepper motor faults, and once that's done, I'm just going to tinker and sit back for a little while.
The specialist I took it to to resolve these issues from the previous work have performed nothing short of miracles, and I'm planning to use them for all major works in the future!
They have an 80 and 100 series fitted with a ZF 8HP BMW 8 speed paired to the 1HDFTE and after going for a test drive in one, I couldn't honest believe how much the drive is transformed.
My gearbox is old, worn and lingers on changes, even after servicing, I'm going to seriously consider this for the future. It pairs with the transfer case properly etc so all diff locking etc works as before, and has a standalone ECU, incredibly clever - they have even suggested using a (new) Supra shifter, to keep it looking somewhat OEM.
A selection of pics of the repairs, the 100 series today, and of course the 80 series with the 8HF (disregard the wiring)!
Great to be back!
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