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rear-end
DraggnIsuzu
+1y
i was just wondering has any of you guys heard about using a datsun rear-end like off an 72 cause i know that those rear-ends are shorter than the isuzu rear-ends
livnthelowlife
+1y
toyota p\u might work
crux131
+1y
If wanting to keep the truck 6 lug, look at:
ford courier/Mazda b2000 pre 86
Datsun/Nissan 620 or 720 rears would probably work.
Toyota 4x4 pre 89/90, whenever they changed body styles.
Maybe an older Pup or Chevy LUV.
84 or 85 and down plymouth arrows/mitsubishi pickups.
I am not sure what width you are looking for, but the courier swaps are good for a few inches on a post 86 mazda. If wanting to go 5 lug, I think the toyota 2wd is really the only rear. Unless you want to pull the axles and have them redrilled.
Best bet, got to a junkyard with a tape measure and a buddy. check all the small truck rears available and go from there. Remember that you will need to get the matching driveshaft yoke for whatever rear you chose, and have a driveshaft made.
ford courier/Mazda b2000 pre 86
Datsun/Nissan 620 or 720 rears would probably work.
Toyota 4x4 pre 89/90, whenever they changed body styles.
Maybe an older Pup or Chevy LUV.
84 or 85 and down plymouth arrows/mitsubishi pickups.
I am not sure what width you are looking for, but the courier swaps are good for a few inches on a post 86 mazda. If wanting to go 5 lug, I think the toyota 2wd is really the only rear. Unless you want to pull the axles and have them redrilled.
Best bet, got to a junkyard with a tape measure and a buddy. check all the small truck rears available and go from there. Remember that you will need to get the matching driveshaft yoke for whatever rear you chose, and have a driveshaft made.
DraggnIsuzu
+1y
thanks man for all your help but i have another question about the same topic one of my buddies has a rear-end on his 94 isuzu pick-up and they changed the rear-end on his truck but he was telling me that his brakes were real sensative that he has to put a porportion valve which i guess that will help the braking in the rear alot better whats your opinion on this one i hope you can help me out on this man . thanks...
DraggnIsuzu
+1y
oh ya i measured the datsun rear-end and its about 2 inches shorter on both sides then my isuzu rear my truck is bodied and i really want to lay bodied on some 20's (who doesnt) but the brakes is now what im worried about
crux131
+1y
Did your friend swap out to disk brakes? Like swapping in a rodeo rear?
Disc brakes will require a new Prop valve, but you should be fine if you stick to drums( or at least I would think so ).
You might have to adapt the rear brake lines for the new rear to hook up.
Disc brakes will require a new Prop valve, but you should be fine if you stick to drums( or at least I would think so ).
You might have to adapt the rear brake lines for the new rear to hook up.
DraggnIsuzu
+1y
na man he still gots the drums on it would be nice to get the disc brakes well thanks man for all your help im goin to get a datsun rear-end there cheap at the junk yard well ill hit you up to see how it went for the swap of rear-ends
TwistedPhil
+1y
Be sure to check the gear ratio on the older Datsun rear ends- my 521 (and most early 620s, I believe) came with a 4.38 rear end ratio, which will have you spinning like crazy on the freeway!
The third member from 68-72 Datsun 510 WAGONS (not sedans!) may be used for a 3.90 ratio, but you'll have to swap the end gears so the axle shafts will match... a bit of work, but well worth it!
Good luck!
The third member from 68-72 Datsun 510 WAGONS (not sedans!) may be used for a 3.90 ratio, but you'll have to swap the end gears so the axle shafts will match... a bit of work, but well worth it!
Good luck!
sebass
+1y
I HEAR A 84 OR 85 AXLE IS SHORTER THAN THE 90'S TOYOTAS. BUT THATS WHAT I HEARD.
crux131
+1y
Wow, listen to Phil on the gear ratio thing. I completely forgot about that. I was simply thinking of widths because of your question.
And Seabass, I think you are right about Yota rears. I think it is 88 and down. I really don't remember wich year the body style changed, but the mid 80's are narrower than the later models.
And Seabass, I think you are right about Yota rears. I think it is 88 and down. I really don't remember wich year the body style changed, but the mid 80's are narrower than the later models.