[Bugsta]

I must have fractured the crown or drive gear in the rear last weekend cos yesterday it destroyed itself.

So I am after a rear 4.3 ratio diff centre or a new crown gear and drive gear.

I hate to think what Suzuki would want for them.

[Bugsta]

Well there's the problem... Kathunk, Kathunk, Kathunk

[smiffkid]

the rear is the same as the 1.3 sierra and the front is supposable the same as a 1.0 sierra. so i am told. i know the rear is because i just put a locker out of sierra in the rear of my jimny.

[Bugsta]

smiffkid wrote:

the rear is the same as the 1.3 sierra and the front is supposable the same as a 1.0 sierra. so i am told. i know the rear is because i just put a locker out of sierra in the rear of my jimny.

Same component fitment, different ratios.

[smiffkid]

yea.

[mr.green]

what model jimny is to have a 4.3? i was under the impression they were 4.1 or there abouts.

[ZookiMonsta]

mr.green wrote:

what model jimny is to have a 4.3? i was under the impression they were 4.1 or there abouts.

Jimnys are 3.9.. Auto's are supposed to be 4.1 but every auto jimny diff I have pulled is 3.9 and only come
across one 4.1. Suzuki don't have a clue, they only told me what come from where, and the info I got from them
is half correct. I have no idea what jimny come out with 4.3.

[Fatzook]

Can you give us the number of teeth on both gears?

(just count the knubs that are now there in place of the teeth if you like )

[joeblow]

every jimny i have dealt with was a 4.09 to 1. thats why i used to replace them with maruti 4.1 diffs.

[Bugsta]

My Jim is a Manual 08. According to the soec sheet, the Auto is 4.09 and the Manual is 4.3. According to Darren at B&P it is a 4.3.

Based on this info, I'm pretty sure its a... 4.3

[gvzookdriver]

Have you checked with zookliz to see what hers is

http://www.auszookers.com/index.php?nam ... ic&t=13419

[Bugsta]

She has no indication of selling it off as bits so it probably won't help me, but I have posted a message anyways.

[Bugsta]

Does anyone know what year the 4.3 ratio was introduced?

[Fatzook]

Bugsta wrote:

Does anyone know what year the 4.3 ratio was introduced?

On paper? Or in reality?

I'm still yet to see one. Can you get your tooth count?

[BlueSuzy]

my m13a auto was a 4.09

[royce]

A 2003 on manual GV front is likely a 4.3 and will fit a sierra center

[Bugsta]

Peter - as I said, Darren has already done that. This is how he determined that the diff centre that Chris provided was different.

[Bugsta]

royce wrote:

A 2003 on manual GV front is likely a 4.3 and will fit a sierra center

I've rung about 20 wreckers today, only 2 of which could possibly help me with a 4.3 (still in the car so have to pull out to check). Prices are $450 from one, $495 from another. I have another guy going to check what he has and get back to me and will cost $350~$400. So far thats my cheapest option. New Bevel and Pinion set from Suzuki around $850.

Would a GV diff centre likely be less expensive/more readily available?

Is that on a particular engine size or fuel type, or just any?

[303zuke]

Bugsta wrote:

I've rung about 20 wreckers today, only 2 of which could possibly help me with a 4.3 (still in the car so have to pull out to check).

WOW! Did you take that pic through the Oil Fill plug? Epic!

[Bugsta]

303zuke wrote:

Bugsta wrote:

I've rung about 20 wreckers today, only 2 of which could possibly help me with a 4.3 (still in the car so have to pull out to check).

WOW! Did you take that pic through the Oil Fill plug? Epic!

errr what?? That sentence is one statement. No inference that MY diff is still in the car.

The wreckers don't pull diffs out until someone makes an enquiry.

[Bugsta]

Found a source for $200. Just have to wait till the weekend when he can get a chance to pull it out.

[zukenutter]

Bugsta wrote:

Found a source for $200. Just have to wait till the weekend when he can get a chance to pull it out.

I'm looking for a 4.09 so if this one in no good for you would you mind passing on some contact details.

[royce]

http://www.auszookers.com/index.php?nam ... ic&t=13347

[christover1]

SOLD

4.3 ratio front Vitara Ring n Pinion
From a V6 98 manual Grand Vitara front diff.
No housing, but includes carrier.
Best Offer
christover
kristovr@bigpond.net.au
christover1@hotmail.com
0407 538963
03 9017 7940

SOLD

[Mugwui]

I've got a front and rear 4.3 from a 99 GV for sale. PM me.

[Bugsta]

Oh JEEZ. Just responded to Dark Horse's offer 2 hours ago! He hasn't got the message yet so he might be ok to release me from the obligation

[Bugsta]

I have just been told today that even though the Ring and Pinion from a GV front diff are primarily the same as the rear of a Jimny, the ring of the GV is thicker and either it or the outer ring of the hemisphere needs to be turned down a little.

Can anyone comment on this?

[Bugsta]

Follow up - Got the R&P today and compared the 2. The GV is not as thick as the Jimny so either requires shimming between the hemisphere and the ring, or perhaps the hemisphere just needs to be biased more that way, providing there is enough space to do so. Will find out tomorrow.

[christover1]

Is the GV pinion gear thicker to make up for thinner crown gear.
I assume You know You need to use a matched set of pinion and crown gears, especialy when using used parts.
Lowrange sell a bearing retainer thats thicker, for people putting 5:12's into sierras...may be a similar issue..
never seen a jimny diff, so just thinking out loud.

I'd be trying to slide it over to match.

[Bugsta]

It is indeed a matched Ring and Pinion sourced from the Dark Horse's... (you know what I mean )

I will find out tomorrow what the solution was. I have confirmation that its ready for pickup.