KevinBJ43
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Hi Guys,
i have an original 1983 BJ43 with an original 1B engine and 4 speead gearbox. i want to replace the front diff cause the current diff needs an overhaul making engaging 4x4 risky so im planning on replacing it with that of a newer model cruiser because then i could also get disk break so its greater value for money as opposed to the cost of overhauling the diff and getting a disk break conversion separately. I also want to replace the gearbox with a reconditioned gearbox. basically ill be replacing my existing gearbox with the same gearbox but reconditioned. This is also more cost effective than overhauling the existing gearbox.
However, my biggest fear is that doing all that will devalue the vehicle but am i right to think so? the repairs ive planned will make the vehicle more drivable and safer too but ill be loosing the front diff and the transmission which my cruiser left the factory floor with. So is it better if i spend on rebuilding the existing front diff and tranny? or should i just do the replacements?
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
i have an original 1983 BJ43 with an original 1B engine and 4 speead gearbox. i want to replace the front diff cause the current diff needs an overhaul making engaging 4x4 risky so im planning on replacing it with that of a newer model cruiser because then i could also get disk break so its greater value for money as opposed to the cost of overhauling the diff and getting a disk break conversion separately. I also want to replace the gearbox with a reconditioned gearbox. basically ill be replacing my existing gearbox with the same gearbox but reconditioned. This is also more cost effective than overhauling the existing gearbox.
However, my biggest fear is that doing all that will devalue the vehicle but am i right to think so? the repairs ive planned will make the vehicle more drivable and safer too but ill be loosing the front diff and the transmission which my cruiser left the factory floor with. So is it better if i spend on rebuilding the existing front diff and tranny? or should i just do the replacements?
Thanks in advance!
Kevin