It is interesting to see that the Gen 2 have a stronger larger diameter U joint, and also 5 bolts on the coupler plate instead of the 4 bolts that is found on the Gen 1! I wonder if this is because the Gen 2 is heavier and has larger motor, probably.
Hi hope you could help me out i have Mark 1wagon, swapped the engine to a nissan qd32 together with transmission but am having problems on the differential ration on the diff,it appears to demand more higher gear on to the top speed, what would you advise, thanks
I don’t really know much about that vehicle but sometimes in each vehicle model there are different gear ratios depending on engine and trim. Maybe one of those different gear ratios will be what you need
Dude thankyou so much for this video! Will all gen 2 rear diff setups bolt onto a Gen 1 like this? Are there any specific Gen 2 diff setups that won't bolt onto a Gen 1?
The Gen 2 have rear coil springs so if your Gen 1 has rear coil springs then the swap should be similar. If your Gen 1 has leaf springs like mine then you’ll need to fabricate it to fit.
Is it possible to get the 4.9 ration differentials with a locker? I saw a swap where they took gen 2 diff from XLS models and used it because it had 4.9 gearing instead of the 4.3 but it would be sweet to have locker on it too.
They are not but they are close enough to where it will not have an issue. The front diff (stock gear) is 4.625 an the rear end with the locker is 4.636
Sorry for the late reply, no there was no difference in drivability. Not on the asphalt (daily driving), I did not get the chance to test out the locker off road before I pulled out the engine. The gears are close enough in size that I didn't need to swap out the front diff (factory 4.625 vs locker rear 4.636)
A step joint is 2 different sizes on the caps your local parts store should carry.you Might have to go old-school parts store. I'm going to rebuild my 2.6 now this one took out the balance shaft. any advice?
@@robertduvall4905 You can delete the the balance shafts, apparently that is a common issue on these engines, including the Starion turbo 2.6. My Ram 50 came with them deleted but my Montero didn’t, there is minimal difference on the engine movement. There are kits to delete everything that has to come out. The alignment rings from both Gen1 and Montero Sport driveshafts are the same, that’s why I just drilled new mounting holes for it.
This is awesome! Thanks for showing us how to do this swap 👍
It is interesting to see that the Gen 2 have a stronger larger diameter U joint, and also 5 bolts on the coupler plate instead of the 4 bolts that is found on the Gen 1! I wonder if this is because the Gen 2 is heavier and has larger motor, probably.
Why did Frank Eck tell you to drill holes? 😬🙄 all you had to do is un bolt it and use a puller and swap them out. 🤦♂️
Easy.... Frank Eck is the ad/expert of that site! His option's/comments are why I left that site! I did my swap with a new driveline. Davada
would this be the exact same step by step if i was to do this on my 1990 montero LWB ? can i use any year montero rear end ?
Is it possible to do the swap of the rear disc brakes only on an 87?
Hola tienes fotos del carro ya terminado y cuanto mide de ancho
Hi hope you could help me out i have Mark 1wagon, swapped the engine to a nissan qd32 together with transmission but am having problems on the differential ration on the diff,it appears to demand more higher gear on to the top speed, what would you advise, thanks
I don’t really know much about that vehicle but sometimes in each vehicle model there are different gear ratios depending on engine and trim. Maybe one of those different gear ratios will be what you need
Dude thankyou so much for this video! Will all gen 2 rear diff setups bolt onto a Gen 1 like this? Are there any specific Gen 2 diff setups that won't bolt onto a Gen 1?
The Gen 2 have rear coil springs so if your Gen 1 has rear coil springs then the swap should be similar. If your Gen 1 has leaf springs like mine then you’ll need to fabricate it to fit.
@@efrengarcia2344 doing gods work
Is it possible to get the 4.9 ration differentials with a locker? I saw a swap where they took gen 2 diff from XLS models and used it because it had 4.9 gearing instead of the 4.3 but it would be sweet to have locker on it too.
Cual motero trae ese diferencial
Este era en un 95-99 Montero Sport. Se tiene que buscar por el que tenga este diferencial. Va tener un botón que dice (Diff Lock)
Are they the same gear ratio?
They are not but they are close enough to where it will not have an issue. The front diff (stock gear) is 4.625 an the rear end with the locker is 4.636
Hi there, it afected the speed of the montero?
Sorry for the late reply, no there was no difference in drivability. Not on the asphalt (daily driving), I did not get the chance to test out the locker off road before I pulled out the engine. The gears are close enough in size that I didn't need to swap out the front diff (factory 4.625 vs locker rear 4.636)
Any cons after the swap!?
I feel no cons, it still drives the same. Some people don’t like that the tires stick out a bit past the fenders but it doesn’t bother me.
You needed a step joint
I would need a step joint for which part?
A step joint is 2 different sizes on the caps your local parts store should carry.you Might have to go old-school parts store. I'm going to rebuild my 2.6 now this one took out the balance shaft. any advice?
@@robertduvall4905 You can delete the the balance shafts, apparently that is a common issue on these engines, including the Starion turbo 2.6. My Ram 50 came with them deleted but my Montero didn’t, there is minimal difference on the engine movement. There are kits to delete everything that has to come out. The alignment rings from both Gen1 and Montero Sport driveshafts are the same, that’s why I just drilled new mounting holes for it.
ugh - i wish people wouldn't refer to "montero sport"s as "montero"s....very VERY....different cars.
Do you think I’m mixing them up? If you do, where did I mix them up?
@@efrengarcia2344 no you didn't in the video. I was commenting on the title.
It is a Gen 1 Montero that I’m doing the axel swap into. I am using a Montero Sport rear end to swap into my short wheel base (SWB) Montero.
The comma separates the two parts of the title