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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: segermech on June 09, 2011, 05:22:50 AM

Title: Samurai Late Model Front Diff
Post by: segermech on June 09, 2011, 05:22:50 AM

Anyone know why on late model sammys the front diff design is different from the rear.  Is it cheaper, better, or what?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Samurai Late Model Front Diff
Post by: Skyhiranger on June 09, 2011, 06:26:35 PM

Probably because it is (was) cheaper.  The carrier is the same as what is used in the front of all 89-95 trackicks.
It definitely isn't better.  It only uses the single long crosspin and 2 spider gears vs. a long crosspin and 2 short crosspins and 4 spider gears.