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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Performance / Modify => Topic started by: Jonny Rash on October 25, 2018, 08:54:15 PM
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Howdy,
Does the first Gen XL7 have the same ring and pinion as the GV and Samurai? That is the 6.9 inch ring.
The reason I ask is I am wondering if the ring and pinion will fit in a Samurai diff.
I conducted several searches, but I was unable to find any info other than the housing material (aluminum, steel) changes.
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I am almost 100% certain that the GV & the Samurai don't use the same ring & pinion, and I'm almost certain that the 01~03 XL-7 uses the same size ring & pinion as a GV.
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I believe the TrackKick ring and pinion fit the Sami...may be slight modification needed
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The XL7 uses the same front end parts as all the other 1996-up IFS Suzukis. The only difference is (at least on my 03 V6 5 speed) the CV cups were marginally larger in diameter. Something like 3/16" larger IIRC.
I believe Samurai rear ends and Sidekick front ends are interchangeable. So, since the XL7 diff is the same as a Sidekick diff, you should be able to run an XL7 front diff in the rear of your Samurai.
HOWEVER, any 1999-up Zuk will have the air-actuated shift on the fly carrier- but the ring gear transfers over to a regular carrier.
04-06 XL7's use a totally different style of front axle and I have no idea what's inside them. They are not the most popular for that reason.
All XL7's use a stand-alone rear axle that is not compatible with any other Suzuki product unforutnately...only manufacturer of a locker is Lincoln.