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'97 Gen 2 SWB difflock?
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:42 pm
by pblaauw
Hey everyone..
Probably been asked a million times, but as a toy we recently acquired a '97 SWB 3l V6.. Nice toy, but lacks proper difflock at the back
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So, I've been told if I look for a blister model diff (around '99 model) it will fit without too much issue.
Comments / suggestions? (no ARB lockers are way too expensive
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Re: '97 Gen 2 SWB difflock?
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:51 pm
by 4ePikanini
yes it will fit easily but make very sure the diff ratio is the same as the old one. If not you will have to grab both front and rear diffs from the donor car.
Re: '97 Gen 2 SWB difflock?
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:07 pm
by pblaauw
Hi Marius
I assume you've done this? How hard is it? If the ratio is the same, can I change just the diff-housing / 3rd member and connect the wiring?
Many questions sorry
thanks
pblaauw
Re: '97 Gen 2 SWB difflock?
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:44 pm
by 4ePikanini
I havent done this but what i can gather from other forums is that its a straight swap. You will however need to transfer the electric pump that goes with the diff and wire it along with the sensors.
Re: '97 Gen 2 SWB difflock?
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:03 am
by 4ePajero
If you find a diff with a 4.875 ratio (and a diff lock of course), let me know, please!
Re: '97 Gen 2 SWB difflock?
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:39 am
by pblaauw
Will do, looks like I also need a 4.875 with lock for the shorty to do the conversion. Can only start looking in March unfortunately, funds won't allow for anything to be done before then
Re: '97 Gen 2 SWB difflock?
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:43 am
by 4ePajero
OK, re-phrase that.
If you find TWO .....
Re: '97 Gen 2 SWB difflock?
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:46 pm
by Mcnoogle
Hmmm,
Marius, I'm looking for one for my 96 LWB as well now,
Where would I see what Diff Ratio I'd need?
And if I cant find the right one, and therefore take both front and back, is there any adverse effect with changing the diff ratio?
Re: '97 Gen 2 SWB difflock?
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:20 pm
by pblaauw
We bit the bullet and had a ARB air-locker installed. Expensive, but on the first outing I was already happy I spent the money. Drive..*spin spin claw-for-traction*..engage locker..drive out
Re: '97 Gen 2 SWB difflock?
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:48 am
by Jenki
Hi pblaauw,
It's a surprise for me that 3,00 V6 was in version without rear diff lock. Do you have middle differential installed? If not, probably drivetrain is EasySelect version.
Btw. I have '97 SWB 3.5V6 with SuperSelect drivetrain (middle differential and rear diff-lock) and I decided to install ARB front air-locker with high volume air compressor as well.
Now Pajero has excellent performance.