EdMorris Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I've done a lot of searching and come up with not a lot. I'm trying to fit a 6 speed diff (large casing) into my n/a. Thats no problem but getting the driveshafts to mate to this and my non abs hubs is the nightmare. I've spoken to Steve Manley and done extensive 'toyodiy' part searching, but can't seem to find part no.s for 6 speed non abs shafts (I need the shorter one on the left side, the right side are all the same length). Keron on here suggested re-using the outboard joint from the old shafts so they'll fit the hubs, but I can't do this as the threads are knackered. So, my next thinking is to change the hubs to accept the abs rotors. Is this possible? Would it be a case of changing the whole assembly or could I get replacement bearings, seals, etc to modify my existing hubs? Failing all that, do you think that the n/a diff with n/a shafts would be up to 400bhp. If so I may just reinstall what I took off for the time being and have another think about it once the car is working again. Any help greatly appreciated as this is doing my head in Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jezz Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 There's no such thing as 6 speed non abs shafts mate. All 6 speeds regardless of TT or NA had abs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Right, so that sorts out that bit of confusion. Jezz, any thoughts on the hub modification? Possible? Worth the bother, too expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Right, so that sorts out that bit of confusion. Jezz, any thoughts on the hub modification? Possible? Worth the bother, too expensive? I'd just use the shaft ends from your NA shafts mate. Easy enough to do for little expense. ABS hubs will set you back £200 odd with postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 I damaged the threads when removing them from the car, thats the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I damaged the threads when removing them from the car, thats the problem. so you need some driveshafts then anyway? so maybe get some 6 speed shafts and hubs? or some non abs shafts and swop the ends over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I have some 6 speed 1996 hubs that I swapped out when doing my wheel bearings. They were bought and replaced as a matter of course - I don't think they were worn. I can send some decent photos if needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 I think I'm confusion things even further, sorry guys. I already have 2 brand new shafts from toyota, 6 speed ones. I wasn't aware they wouldn't fit my hubs . Thats why I'm thinking of doing the hubs to match up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 I have some 6 speed 1996 hubs that I swapped out when doing my wheel bearings. They were bought and replaced as a matter of course - I don't think they were worn. I can send some decent photos if needed? Yes please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 I have some 6 speed 1996 hubs that I swapped out when doing my wheel bearings. They were bought and replaced as a matter of course - I don't think they were worn. I can send some decent photos if needed? As a matter of interest, what did new hubs set you back (if you remember). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 in that case get some abs hubs then..will be a lot easier to change and will solve your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 in that case get some abs hubs then..will be a lot easier to change and will solve your problem. Yep, totally. Think I've got this clear now. Thanks for all your help by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 The bigger TT manual C/V joints have bigger outer splines, and need the matching hub flanges. One of the things people don't know about or consider, and one of the reasons I always say for most people, (not you, your car is quite radical...) selling an N/A and buying a proper TT is the only cost effective route to TT performance and original reliability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 OK Ed - I have some pics of the hubs that got swapped out when my wheel bearings were changed. Do you want me to email them to you? Just to be 100% clear - these are from a 1996 Facelift non vvti Manual RZ Twin Turbo. (They still have part of the inner bearing race and the outer seal on them - I told the guy swapping them just to pull them out and fit all the new stuff so he didn't bother faffing around when not required). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thanks dandan, but I've bought complete hubs and carriers from Keron. I'll probably replace the bearings so that I know everything is ok in that department. Thanks again, Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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