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with the anvil you still need to get the steel pinion carrier from a GV otherwise you're stuck with the stock alloy one & you'll have trouble finding a wrecker willing to sell you half a diff.

yeah, but there are a few hurdles... no pinion mount for starters & then there is the crossmember clearance issue due to the amount of diff drop is built into the calmini anvil.

Timbo_ is running the sierra carrier in an anvil & had a few dramas trying to get it all to work & i'm not sure if it's even back on the road yet.

as long as it's not a coily, cause that would be a step backwards.

Didn't think it was worth starting a new thread so I'll ask it here... would I be right in assuming the Calmini Anvil won't suit the SV model Vitaras as the diff drop brackets are different compared to the earlier models (and on the Anvil they are welded on - not bolt on)?

just make a TSOR one. :wink:

atari4x4 wrote:

just make a TSOR one. :wink:

When do you want it by? :lol:

Timbo, I think the sierra 3rd caused you more problems than it normally would with a GV 3rd.

Buddies, nice work... i completely forgot about the stub axle set up on the avil. :oops:

Guys I can't find a steel diff. So what are my other options?

Author:	matt91112011 [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:52 am ]
Post subject:	Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
Hi guys, How is everyone? I wanna know what diff is better to fit to a vit? The Calmini Anvil, or the steel gv diff. What are the positives and negatives of both? Thanks guys

Author:	atari4x4 [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:58 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
with the anvil you still need to get the steel pinion carrier from a GV otherwise you're stuck with the stock alloy one & you'll have trouble finding a wrecker willing to sell you half a diff.

Author:	Damo [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:02 am ]
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atari4x4 wrote: with the anvil you still need to get the steel pinion carrier from a GV otherwise you're stuck with the stock alloy one & you'll have trouble finding a wrecker willing to sell you half a diff. Would you be able to use a Sierra carrier?

Author:	atari4x4 [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:17 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
yeah, but there are a few hurdles... no pinion mount for starters & then there is the crossmember clearance issue due to the amount of diff drop is built into the calmini anvil. Timbo_ is running the sierra carrier in an anvil & had a few dramas trying to get it all to work & i'm not sure if it's even back on the road yet.

Author:	shep [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:20 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
atari4x4 wrote: yeah, but there are a few hurdles... no pinion mount for starters & then there is the crossmember clearance issue due to the amount of diff drop is built into the calmini anvil. Timbo_ is running the sierra carrier in an anvil & had a few dramas trying to get it all to work & i'm not sure if it's even back on the road yet. i spoke to timbo last night and he has finally seen the light and is buying a sierra

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Author:	atari4x4 [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:27 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
as long as it's not a coily, cause that would be a step backwards.

Author:	shep [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:38 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
atari4x4 wrote: as long as it's not a coily, cause that would be a step backwards. thats generous, i reckon it would be a massive leap backwards.

Author:	tanshi [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:31 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
A coily rear diff housing would be a great option for this. it would be easy to use the mounts that are already there to fix to for a pinion mount. Major issue would be its from a Coily

Author:	atari4x4 [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:35 am ]
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http://auszookers.com/index.php?name=Fo ... ight=anvil

Author:	Mick70b [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:47 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
Pretty sure that Calmini state the anvil has to be used with a 3" lift minimum also!

Author:	matt91112011 [ Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:25 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
Thanks guys, looks like I'll need to find a steel gv front diff either way, ive got the cal 3" lift Matty

Author:	ninjamoses [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:17 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
Didn't think it was worth starting a new thread so I'll ask it here... would I be right in assuming the Calmini Anvil won't suit the SV model Vitaras as the diff drop brackets are different compared to the earlier models (and on the Anvil they are welded on - not bolt on)?

Author:	atari4x4 [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:35 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
ninjamoses wrote: Didn't think it was worth starting a new thread so I'll ask it here... would I be right in assuming the Calmini Anvil won't suit the SV model Vitaras as the diff drop brackets are different compared to the earlier models (and on the Anvil they are welded on - not bolt on)? correcto

Author:	Polar_Bear [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:08 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
Couldn't you just cut and shut the welded on brackets to the anvil in the same way you would if they were the bolt on brackets?

Author:	Timbo_ [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:00 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
Want a bolt on part? buy a grand vitara steel diff.. Want a head fuck trying to fit this giant piece of steel under your car with huge arms sticking out of it? buy and anvil. I have to put the sierra 3rd in, then try and bolt up the anvil around it is so large. But im young and dumb and still will go anvil. I Just wanted to save a heap of cash and use a sierra housing for the fact evey man and his dog has one in thier back yard. I managed to get one off shep with a lockright it too. no one in their right mind would do so.

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Author:	atari4x4 [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:14 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
i can't weld

Author:	Fatzook [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:17 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
atari4x4 wrote: i can't weld Buy one and send it to me

Author:	atari4x4 [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:29 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
just make a TSOR one.

Author:	Chop [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:31 pm ]
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atari4x4 wrote: just make a TSOR one. When do you want it by?

Author:	Fatzook [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:42 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
atari4x4 wrote: just make a TSOR one. I did think about it, but without a steel GV 3rd, whats the point? Anyone with a steel GV 3rd will have a steel housing aswell. Can you use a rear sierra 3rd if you sorted out a pinion mount?

Author:	Polar_Bear [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:56 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
atari4x4 wrote: i can't weld You don't need an anvil

Author:	Polar_Bear [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:57 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
Chop wrote: atari4x4 wrote: just make a TSOR one. When do you want it by? I could do with one for the lowrider, once my swb is finished

Author:	Buddies72 [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:54 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
The main difference between the anvil and the GV housing (apart form the built in diff drop brackets) Is that the anvil already has a bearing carrier & shortened axle for the RH side, so you can run a LH side CV on the RH Side. Makes trackside changes of your CV's a lot quicker & easier.

Author:	atari4x4 [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:15 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
Timbo, I think the sierra 3rd caused you more problems than it normally would with a GV 3rd. Buddies, nice work... i completely forgot about the stub axle set up on the avil.

Author:	Buddies72 [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:33 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
atari4x4 wrote: Timbo, I think the sierra 3rd caused you more problems than it normally would with a GV 3rd. Buddies, nice work... i completely forgot about the stub axle set up on the avil. Cheers. I know what timbo is saying about installing one of these things with the brackets already in place. I tried to do it after my front diff rebuild, it doesnt work. Ended up having to pull the drop brackets off. The bearing carrier and stub axle mod is a Must in my opinion. I've had to replace 2 cvs trackside now, literally a 10 minute job. Next mod on the agenda now is the hilux cv conversion.

Author:	stocker [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:35 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
so you can use a sierra center???? Please explain???

Author:	Poita [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:54 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
So a GV Steel diff is a straight change over on a 1.6 carby (92) vitara?? I will only be getting a 2" lift, so from what I can figure the anvil won't work.

Author:	atari4x4 [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:54 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
it can be done, you need to fashion some sort of pinion mount. christover had a thread going about the sierra carrier, but ended going with the GV, will try & dig it out. IDJIT: i think these are the ones im talking about. http://auszookers.com/index.php?name=Fo ... rra+vitara http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content?topic=100689.0;all http://auszookers.com/index.php?name=Fo ... rra+vitara

Author:	matt91112011 [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:10 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
Guys I can't find a steel diff. So what are my other options?

Author:	atari4x4 [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:23 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Calmini Anvil vs GV Steel diff
matt91112011 wrote: Guys I can't find a steel diff. So what are my other options? I know where there is one set up with 5.12's ready to roll. what are you willing to pay? that is the 1 billion dollar question seeing they're so "hard" to get these days...