Only difference from others is that i retained the stock breather instead of replacing it with a new one. A byproduct of the modification is that you can make the breathers at the diff ends a bit longer to allow for full droop of the. As an example a rn25 hilux manufactured during the 274 has the axle code g142. This video talks through the process of fitting a rear differential axle breather to a toyota hilux mk6 mk7 vigo pickup truck. They will work ok but dont look as factory as using the pclamps.
Any ideas on the gearbox and transfer case breathers, what is the easiest way to get to them. Diff breathers front and rear diff breathers have been fitted mounted up as high as possible. When installing the extension diff breathers on my latest 80, there was an audible rush of air when i pulled the diff breather hose off the barbed fitting on the housing. This complete diff breather kit makes for an easy and simple installation that can be done within a few hours. Many drivetrain assemblies are fitted with a breather from the factory. Your breathers should go to a point that is higher than where water will get to in a worst case scenario.
A trip to the local hardware store revealed a whole wall full of every conceivable type and style of fitting for 18 pipe thread. On most standard production car diffs, the rear axle has a pressed on bearing, this fits inside of the diff housing inboard of the rear wheel, and is retained in place by a pressed on collar that fits on the axle shaft. A differential axle breather serves the important purpose on a 4wd vehicle of venting the air pressure in drivetrain assemblies such as the differentials, transmission and transfer case. Extended axletransmission breathers land cruiser club. All proceeds go to cancer research so i dont make a penny on them. Kits are typically installed into an engine bay and use sintered or foam type filters, which often become blocked due mud and. Ironman 4x4s twin manifold breather kit, suitable for diff housings, transfer cases, gearboxes and winch motors. Arb diff lock compressor mounted in a box in the rear cargo area running off auxiliary battery, complete with pressure cutoff switch, and external 7 metre hose kit. Under normal operations, these assemblies heat up and the air inside expands, increasing the pressure and thus the need to be vented to atmosphere is created if a factory fitted.
The only thing i constantly find is the replacement of the breather in the diff with part number 90404519 see 2nd picture. Arb difflock compressor mounted in a box in the rear cargo area running off auxiliary battery, complete with pressure cutoff switch, and external 7 metre hose kit. This kit is intended to replace your factory breathers and contains enough fittings and tubing to connect at least four drivetrain assemblies. The rear diff was easy, unscrew the exisiting fitting and screw in a new connector piece. The ironman 4x4 twin breather kit is used to raise the height of your vehicles driveline components vents to help prevent water ingress by providing raised filtered ventilation.
Piranha 4wd diff breather kit offroad toyota landcruiser. Hilux diff in south africa auto parts gumtree classifieds. This modification took me 2 hours, required only basic tools and an average amount of technical ability. It would be easy to adapt the above instructions to provide two breathers, one for each axle, in the engine bay. It has an 8 crown gear g series for the toyota aficionados, chunky axles, the correct stud pattern, cheap as chips and lsds that are relatively cheap and readily available in the ratios i need. All ironman light bars feature the cree led and boast outstanding energy efficiency.
Front and rear diff breathers have been fitted mounted up as high as possible. How to fit a raised rear diff breather to a toyota hilux. Omit steps to raise the truck on jack stands or ramps 6. Differentials for toyota hilux for sale shop with afterpay. Even if you dont plan on going through much water, diff breather extensions allow you to keep the beathers in a high area out of the way of dust, and other grit that may cause your. Diff breathers for hilux australian 4wd action forum. This is a pretty straightforward mod and gives a bit more insurance to oil contamination in deep watermud crossings.
Mar 27, 2009 the stock breathers have no way of keeping water out of your differential case if you submerge the axle. Devon 4x4 are a specialist 4x4 vehicle company, offering a complete range of services and 4x4 accessories and 4x4 spares for owners and enthusiasts of. Diff breathers diff breather kit specifically designed for use on vehicles that work in offroad and harsh conditions from subzero to humid tropics. Just replaced the rear diff along with the axle and.
Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. The kit works by attaching breather hose to the diff often replacing the factory breather and routing them up to the firewall or an area where it wont get flooded by water. Specifically designed for use on vehicles that work in offroad and harsh conditions from subzero to humid tropics. All ironman light bars feature the cree led and boast outstanding energy efficiency, intense bright light and incredible life span. A common mod is to fit extended breathers or wading kit. A cheap fuel filter or the filters arb use on their air compressors are good to use on your extension diff breathers. The one i bought new from the dealer had a plastic cap instead of the. Apr 10, 2020 your breathers should go to a point that is higher than where water will get to in a worst case scenario. Hilux diff for sale in uk 50 secondhand hilux diffs. All four x 4 spares 10 mcdougall street kotara nsw 2289 australia. The problem is, when you submerge the axle for more than a few seconds the temperature inside the axle goes down and the pressure inside the axle also goes down. Im looking at fitting diff and gearbox breathers to my hilux. Get the best deals on differentials for toyota hilux. Diff breathers specifically designed for use on vehicles that work in offroad and harsh conditions from subzero to humid tropics.
Diff breathers welcome to land cruiser owners on line. On the hilux pickup owners club forum i sell a kit consisting of 2 axle fittings, a joinin tpiece and 6 meters of 6mm pneumatic hose. Diff breathers welcome to land cruiser owners on line lcool. A straight shanked and a 90 degree 6mm hose union with a tread that matches the current diff breathers. How to fit a raised rear diff breather to a toyota hilux mk6. The arb differential axle breather kit will allow this excess pressure to vent into the atmosphere, however when the assembly cools down, the air inside will. It will accommodate 4 inlets, 2 differentials, transmission and transfer case. Genuine saas db1001 diff breather kit 4 port for toyota hilux 19972005. To do it, you simply remove the breather that is in the diff usually on the top of the pumkin with a.
Toyota hilux mk6 front rear diff breather extension system. Nov 24, 2014 this video talks through the process of fitting a rear differential axle breather to a toyota hilux mk6 mk7 vigo pickup truck. In each case one of the plates will have the axle code originally fitted to the vehicle. The factory breathers are garbage and when they get full of oilmudetc. Led lights are fast becoming the most effective lighting solution for your 4wd. This kit is a 4 port system which includes fittings for most front and rear diffs transfer case and gearbox to suit navara, hilux, patrol, landcruiser, prado and. The stock breathers have no way of keeping water out of your differential case if you submerge the axle. The front diff was a bit of a pain to get into as i have a protector plate bolted on so it was tough to get in between it, but all done now so in for some happy swimming. This kit is a 4 port system which includes fittings for front and rear diffs transfer case and gearbox to suit toyota tundra, tacoma, 4runner, highlander, fj cruiser, landcruiser and many others. Any info on where the breathers are for the gbox and transfer case would be appreciated. Even those with minimal mechanical skill shouldnt have an issue. Universal diff breather kit is a must if you take your vehicle thru water above axle.
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