front differential

[rockvillespeed]

hi all
does anyone have a hollander inteerchange or personal experience changing out a front diff for a non syty unit?
i wanna keep the awd as is; i just need to replace or rebuild (rather just replace) the front end.
i believe something can be switched to make it all happy...
anyone?
thanks very much
happy holidays to all

 

[Sy769]

You can use the 4X4 diff. Just make sure the gear ratios are the same and use the passenger side axle tube.

I received your check today.

 

[rockvillespeed]

hey, thanks on both counts!
is there any kinda issue regarding some deal with part vs. full time?
i recall a thread where someone was actually gonna make it doable...
if it's ok with you, i am gonna have ya ship the heads straight to my machine shop (porting).
if so, email me and i'll give ya address - i actually don't have it here at home - gotta pull it outta my work pc.
thnaks again
mike

 

[Sy769]

If you bolt in a 4X4 diff and passenger side inner axle and tube it might work. I've thought of it before just so I can do the occasional burnout.
The 4X4 front diff has a shift cable connected to a vaccuum actuator. I think it would be neat to connect it to a electric solenoid so you could engage it at will. I would also like a shiftable transfer case to eliminate drag on long trips. Unfortunately money doesn't grow on trees.

If my front diff dies I may look into it more. Very cool last year at the Nats seeing the Odd-Ty do a 2wd burnout and then launch AWD

 

[rockvillespeed]

thats kinda what i'm thinking - a hobbs switch to engage it at 1psi, for ex...but with overide for snow, etc.
question is - can it take being engaged under load?