Hi everyone,

does anyone know of a way to make the differential of a 2 wheel drive Hiace lockable?

That would give this car a LOT more capability on loose ground.

Any ideas appreciated - use of parts of 4WD Hiaces, of other 4WD cars, modification of the 2WD differential, whatever works!

Cheers,

Matt

What kind of lock you need? On/off style or LSD(limitedslipdiff)?

Imported 2wd Hiaces are fitted with LSD here as standard. It's not perfect but better than nothing.

Hilux, 4runner/Prado, Land Cruiser have similar rear axles that may fit your Hiace.
(but not all of them are with locks)

Also you could make axle lockable with new inside stuff but that tend to be expensive.
http://www.arb.com.au/
http://www.aussielocker.com/
I found info that this might fit straight to your Hiace's differential.: http://www.aussielocker.com/item.php/TMa41...20/120002/.html

But the best option would be to get a 4wd Hiace. 4wd Hiace without any locks goes better than 2wd with rear diff locked.
Hiace's weight distribution balance is too front to make just locking change ability to go on on mud/sandy terrain. (I've driven 2wd&LSD on ice and snow)

So if you are changing think 4wd idea? 199X Toyota Hiace Diesel 2.8 (soon) ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/s12.gif)