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volvo diff
Has anyone ever seen a mk1/Volvo diff combination WITHOUT flared guards? Can it be done through offsets and rolled guards?
English diff about 1340mm the Volvos 1400mm so 30mm each side is a big ask I know, but I'm not a big fan of bubble arched mk1's.
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/05 11:34:58
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You would need rims with the correct offset to counter act. I suspect a modern day FWD rim would work well on the rear?
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/05 12:16:27
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JVC063
You would need rims with the correct offset to counter act. I suspect a modern day FWD rim would work well on the rear?
Agreed, you would also need to work around the size of the break callipers and the break cylinder size
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/05 22:36:05
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Cool at least it may be possible, the 200 series of Volvos I think had 14's they are five stud 108pcd witch is same as mondeo. So the next question is, is it possible to convert the front to five stud 108pcd? She's got mk2 2ltr front struts on her, will mondeo ones fit?
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/06 08:00:06
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You can get them redrilled, but you would have to get the disc`s machined too (and every time you replace them). Personally i would get the mags drilled so they are a dual fit, makes things easier in the long run
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/06 10:07:58
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You would require spaces on the front to stop the dish of the rim fouling on the strut.
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/06 10:19:13
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JVC063
You would require spaces on the front to stop the dish of the rim fouling on the strut.
John
Or a different offset
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/06 20:55:45
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Thanks guys it all gives me lots to think about as far as what direction I want to take, the pros and cons of the two different ideas I have are about 50/50. The joys of classic resto's.
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/07 12:32:33
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What about a ford courier or mazda bravo diff. . I've got a 96 4x4 and it's very close in width... Plenty ratios and some lsd as well.
Someone did this swap ages ago on here..
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/07 22:13:30
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Funny you should say that cause that's the other option I've been looking at. The problem is I want black sunraysia's for my wheel choice to go with the colour I want to use and I would also like disc brakes for the rear, hence the Volvo diff option its much cheaper than converting drums to disc on the b2000 diff I've been looking at, so as it stands I either go with the b2000, no disc's, no bubble arches and I get my sunnies or Volvo with disc's, bubbles and sunnies or Volvo no bubbles and no sunnies.
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/08 00:40:41
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<p>Just to throw something extra into the mix- have you considered using a Hilux diff- disc brake versions are common with a good set of ratio's available, but don't know about width. My brother fitted one in his mark 2 and only required a small of machine work and a couple of spacers to fit, Could b completely left field.....</p>
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/08 08:24:33
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<p>Just to throw something extra into the mix- have you considered using a Hilux diff- disc brake versions are common with a good set of ratio's available, but don't know about width. My brother fitted one in his mark 2 and only required a small of machine work and a couple of spacers to fit, Could b completely left field.....</p>
The hilux diffs are the same width as far as i know. If you go with a hi-ace diff they are 10mm wider. Theres any number of centres available for them
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/08 17:20:34
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The early, re late 70's hilux were the same width and Spring saddle spacing but pretty rare. My own car has a mid 80's hilux which is 2" wider again and I had to move saddles in but ive still had 205/60 13 on the old kidney style 6x13 alloys with some lip work done. A 90's hilux 2wd diff I picked up has an offset diff centre so a bit beyond a backyard job. Hope that helps. I've been wondering about a mid 80's Toyota crown, apparently same centre as a hilux but has discs, have yet to find 1 though.
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Re: volvo diff
2015/11/08 21:12:49
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I wouldn't have thought a late model disc braked HILUX diff would be under 1400mm ill have to look into it. The other good thing bout the Volvo is the range of good ratios eg 3.7 3.9 low 4's even LSD's via the jeep links
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