Author Topic: RATCATCHER'S HiLux (Read 33643 times)

RATCATCHER38 · « **Reply #30 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 02:32:29 AM »

So, turns out on Friday night I broke one of my chromoly CV's.... I run TG 27 spline Chromos with stock axles and hubs. I think it happened when driving up a steep rocky climb, turning slightly left, at 12000rpm. I heard a small crack but nothing like a CV or axle breaking noise.

The cage that holds the balls actually let go. Has this ever happened to anyone else? Had me wondering whether that is made out of chromoly or not...

OVRAROK · « **Reply #31 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 06:45:54 AM »

I'm not a fan of fail gear, I'm running rcv front axles, I would highly recommend these over what your currently breaking

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #32 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 07:01:47 AM »

Quote from: RATCATCHER38 on Nov 24, 2015, 02:32:29 AM

I think it happened when driving up a steep rocky climb, turning slightly left, at 12000rpm.

Trail gears are only good to 10000 RPM.

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #33 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 11:27:19 AM »

RCV or old school Longs are the only way to fly.

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #34 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 03:24:47 PM »

I just want my toyota to turn 12000

RATCATCHER38 · « **Reply #35 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 03:50:01 PM »

Quote from: redneckcustoms13 on Nov 24, 2015, 03:24:47 PM

I just want my toyota to turn 12000

LOL.... Don't the 22RE's and 3RZ's rev that high? Haha.

Obviously I mean't 1200rpm. Just got carried away with zeros....

Anyway, my latest theory is that the cage must be different between 27 vs 30 so tonight I will compare stock cage vs 27 cage vs 30 cage.

81ToyTrek · « **Reply #36 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 04:20:22 PM »

Very nice truck, I wish we got more diesels here

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RATCATCHER38 · « **Reply #37 on:** Nov 24, 2015, 04:33:32 PM »

Quote from: 81ToyTrek on Nov 24, 2015, 04:20:22 PM

Very nice truck, I wish we got more diesels here

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Cheers mate. Yeah they're pretty popular here. I have a complete 2.4 2L with a cracked block if you pay postage 😜

RATCATCHER38 · « **Reply #38 on:** Nov 25, 2015, 03:33:19 AM »

I took some photos tonight to send off to TG for my warranty claim. I thought I'd put a few up here for those that are interested.

I also checked out whether I could use a cage from a stock CV and the answer is no. They are different. A stock CV cage is larger in diameter and will not fit inside the Chromo 27.

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #39 on:** Nov 25, 2015, 06:20:53 AM »

Ugh, cage fail. Never fun.

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #40 on:** Nov 25, 2015, 06:48:04 AM »

Quote from: RATCATCHER38 on Nov 25, 2015, 03:33:19 AM

I took some photos tonight to send off to TG for my warranty claim. I thought I'd put a few up here for those that are interested.

I also checked out whether I could use a cage from a stock CV and the answer is no. They are different. A stock CV cage is larger in diameter and will not fit inside the Chromo 27.

To be honest you should really just consider upgrading to a better product. Unless you like periodically having to go through this...Sometimes time is worth more than money.

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #41 on:** Nov 25, 2015, 06:53:15 AM »

I would agree. May as well warranty them and sell them to get some RCVs.

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #42 on:** Nov 25, 2015, 06:55:02 AM »

Go 30 spline when you do it.

WaffleLux · « **Reply #43 on:** Nov 25, 2015, 10:05:59 AM »

Definitely go 30spline.

RATCATCHER38 · « **Reply #44 on:** Nov 25, 2015, 12:02:35 PM »

There is definitely a compelling argument to move up to 30 splines!

However, what makes the cage any stronger in a 30 spline over a 27?

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #45 on:** Nov 25, 2015, 01:08:51 PM »

Og bobby longs are tough as nails, I can vouch for them in 2 of my trucks. I killed 2 long side factory birfs one cage fail similar to York othet busted the bell, both during turning and that tire on an obstacle. I've put the longs through some decent abuse and they don't complain.

Someone will correct this if I'm mistaken but I believe the cage is chromo as well that would make her tougher.

OVRAROK · « **Reply #46 on:** Nov 25, 2015, 01:09:23 PM »

most likely manufacturing process, rcv axles come with " no questions asked" lifetime warranty, and are made in the USA, trail gear probably comes with a 1 year warranty, I'm sure the parts are being made in china, and the quality of raw material is worse

RATCATCHER38 · « **Reply #47 on:** Nov 25, 2015, 03:49:48 PM »

It seems strange that it only lasted 3 trips.... And there wersen't even that tough! Haha. I have mates who also run the same TG 27 spline chromoly CVs with stock axles with no breakages. Vehicles are as follows;

- FJ40 shorty, turbo 1HZ, 37" treps, Air Locker.
- 1985 extra cab HiLux, 1KZTE, 37" treps, Pro Locker.
- 1990 dual cab, 2.8 turbo diesel, 35" Silverstone Extremes, weldie.
- 2000 HiLux dual cab, 3rz, SAS, 35" Silverstones, Air Locker.
- 1990 dual cab, 2.8 diesel, 35" Silverstone Extremes, weldie, mad man behind the wheel.
- Suzuki Sierra pickup, swift GTi, Lux diffs, 33" Silverstones, Air Locker.

Only one of them has broken a chromo and it was the mad bloke haha. Funnily enough he also broke the cage... Makes no sense though that the two least powerful vehicles have broken cages. More research is required...

RATCATCHER38 · « **Reply #48 on:** Nov 30, 2015, 05:11:31 PM »

Decided to put an open centre back in the Lux for the time being, or at least until my warranted 27 arrives. I had this spare factory 4.88 center on hand anyway. It should take some pressure off the front end while I have a stock CV in the drivers side.

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #49 on:** Nov 30, 2015, 05:23:35 PM »

Quote from: RATCATCHER38 on Nov 30, 2015, 05:11:31 PM

Decided to put an open centre back in the Lux for the time being, or at least until my warranted 27 arrives. I had this spare factory 4.88 center on hand anyway. It should take some pressure off the front end while I have a stock CV in the drivers side.

Today I learned that Aussies refer to diffs as a "centre"

RATCATCHER38 · « **Reply #50 on:** Nov 30, 2015, 05:27:02 PM »

Haha that's hilarious... I am constantly translating othed posts as I read them. I have learn't:

USA vs AUS
Birfield = CV
3rd member = diff centre
Pickup = HiLux
Flat bed = flat tray

There are probably many more haha.

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redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 01, 2015, 04:34:37 AM »

Tire-tyre

RATCATCHER38 · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 02, 2015, 04:41:48 AM »

Quote from: redneckcustoms13 on Dec 01, 2015, 04:34:37 AM

Tire-tyre

I have no idea which one I'm mean't to use haha.

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 02, 2015, 05:14:35 AM »

Who cares what the are called when they look like them mean machines your running. I really want to find a set in the us.

RATCATCHER38 · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 02, 2015, 11:37:47 AM »

Quote from: redneckcustoms13 on Dec 02, 2015, 05:14:35 AM

Who cares what the are called when they look like them mean machines your running. I really want to find a set in the us.

Haha cheers mate. I don't reckon they're as aggressive as a bogger though...

redneckcustoms13 · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 03, 2015, 04:55:33 AM »

Maybe not in some thick mud, but they sure look like they can do the job where boggers cant, in the rocks.

RATCATCHER38 · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 08, 2015, 03:27:30 PM »

Been using the Lux as a DD so it's been in incognito.... Looks completely different like this!

SqWADoosh · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 08, 2015, 04:02:11 PM »

Quote from: RATCATCHER38 on Dec 08, 2015, 03:27:30 PM

Been using the Lux as a DD so it's been in incognito.... Looks completely different like this!

takes more than a tire swap to make that thing look completely incognito. Still looks like a super capable rig to me

RATCATCHER38 · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 08, 2015, 05:37:05 PM »

Haha it certainly helps! The cops are pretty hard on 4wds here... I still get a few looks from people and I always wonder how good their Toyota knowledge is and if they know what it's got haha.

WaffleLux · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 09, 2015, 03:36:23 AM »

Up to you but I've never seen a 30spl cage let go. Only the shaft shear or the bell of the CV opens up.

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