firemanpek New Member 7 Member For: 7y 2m 6d Posted 18/02/17 08:14 AM Share Posted 18/02/17 08:14 AM Hi all, I have an XR6 NA ute with a cactus standard diff. There is a cheap $400 rebuilt Diff on Gumtree near me, but it is for the XR6T I.e 2.73 ratio. My question is would I be able to put this in my ute with the 4speed Auto(standard). I dont mind if it doesn't accelerate hard, I just want a cheap fix as the ute was cheap and I dont want to pour money into it. It is a dedicated LPG with 230000 km or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,127 Member For: 9y 2m 25d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 18/02/17 08:54 AM Share Posted 18/02/17 08:54 AM There's no such thing as a cheap fix. You will end up paying what you should have in the future on top of what you pay now. Ebay is full of parts. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BA-BF-XR6-UTE-DIFF-/272558837054?hash=item3f75c5cd3e:g:8fUAAOSw4CFYpZJw http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ba-Ute-Diff/282037512571?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D141a2aaa0db14b6bacfb7d3500e8409a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D272558837054 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-FALCON-BF-BA-UTE-DIFF/112035959458?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D79ad6e5e1f65473b8312a06201550ca3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D272558837054 etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanpek New Member 7 Member For: 7y 2m 6d Posted 18/02/17 09:08 AM Author Share Posted 18/02/17 09:08 AM Thanks for the quick reply. I think the diff(wheel to wheel) is in good condition and close by, I just need to know if it wil be driveable with such a tall ratio, or whether it will not even shift into top gear until 120kh. I understand it is meant for the 6sp Auto, but I am a cruiser and just coast around. The original diff is still driveable, just very noisey. I appreciate any answers anyone can give Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,127 Member For: 9y 2m 25d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 18/02/17 09:25 AM Share Posted 18/02/17 09:25 AM You gotta do some maths to see how the new diff will affect your speed. The btr already has a crappy first gear ratio so I wouldn't want to make it worse. Perhaps a visit to the local diff shop may provide a reasonable price to repair your car as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanpek New Member 7 Member For: 7y 2m 6d Posted 18/02/17 09:29 AM Author Share Posted 18/02/17 09:29 AM ok will do..Thanks for your time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanpek New Member 7 Member For: 7y 2m 6d Posted 18/02/17 09:30 AM Author Share Posted 18/02/17 09:30 AM I looked at the calculator. If I was doing 100 I would be doing about 120 with that diff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,127 Member For: 9y 2m 25d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 18/02/17 09:35 AM Share Posted 18/02/17 09:35 AM I just replied to your pm but will say that you should have enough info to decide if you want to buy this $400 diff or just wait until you can get the right one. The extra strain on the gearbox might not be that bad if there is only a 20% difference in speed and you take it easy. I prefer to do stuff right the first time as I'm too lazy to do it twice but I'm sure you can decide what to do. Gtg I have homebrew that needs attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanpek New Member 7 Member For: 7y 2m 6d Posted 18/02/17 09:37 AM Author Share Posted 18/02/17 09:37 AM Good stuff, im at work so no beers for me :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 16y 5m 28d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 18/02/17 09:39 AM Share Posted 18/02/17 09:39 AM Just get the same diff ratio. Easy to fit seeing as it's a ute. Looks like plenty at the wreckers. Just give them a call and you will also get warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanpek New Member 7 Member For: 7y 2m 6d Posted 19/02/17 08:15 AM Author Share Posted 19/02/17 08:15 AM Is the 2.73 a stronger better diff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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