mazda FA3ts diffs

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dubber91

September 06, 2010, 11:13:01 PM
Alright guys,

had the little mazda on the road since april now, and am starting to think about rear axle changes - not so much because it needs it, more because the ratio isnt ideal.
Currently running 15\'\' wheels with 185/60s, a 13b extend and 12a s3 rx7 box - im really impressed with how the engine runs and pulls the little chassis along.
I\'m going to free up the exhaust and fettle with the steering and brakes, so i just want to shrpen everything up and give it a more driveable feel - with the current ratio  first seems utterly pointless!

So what are you recommendations for a narrow (48\'\' flange to flange or less) and strong axes? Scimitar 4Ha? ford english seems borderline on strength, but parts are a doddle to get hold of. Volvo looks far too wide.

Arvika

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December 14, 2010, 11:47:30 AM
If you go for an old (1972 and on) Toyota HiLux rear axle it will have the right measurement from the beginning. Just a few changes need to be done.
Search other forums for more information...
Lars Bodin
Lives on an small island outside Stockholm called Ekerö.
Do work as a teacher at a technical college.
My rides: Mazda Rx7 -85, Mazda Rx7 -83, Mazda Rx4 Wagon -75, Mazda 1300 Old School 1975 becoming a rotary.

Arvika

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July 31, 2011, 08:41:26 PM
I have done a rear axle change on my 1300 now...
Found out that Mazda B1600 fits perfect, even in lenght.
I have also bought a B2600 and put that in the 1600 axle, fits straight in!
LSD and tougher than the B1600.
I will soon put up pics in my project tread here.
You can look at some pics here, but the text will be in Swedish... http://nrcc.se/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=22&start=120

But as I did say, I will update my tread here soon!
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68001
Lars Bodin
Lives on an small island outside Stockholm called Ekerö.
Do work as a teacher at a technical college.
My rides: Mazda Rx7 -85, Mazda Rx7 -83, Mazda Rx4 Wagon -75, Mazda 1300 Old School 1975 becoming a rotary.

dubber91

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October 24, 2011, 10:34:57 PM
hi mate! You manage to find the brackets and U bolts yet?

Steve

Arvika

#4
October 25, 2011, 01:08:00 PM
Quote from: dubber91;796055hi mate! You manage to find the brackets and U bolts yet?

Steve

Nope!

I can\'t find them in Sweden...

Lars
Lars Bodin
Lives on an small island outside Stockholm called Ekerö.
Do work as a teacher at a technical college.
My rides: Mazda Rx7 -85, Mazda Rx7 -83, Mazda Rx4 Wagon -75, Mazda 1300 Old School 1975 becoming a rotary.

dubber91

#5
October 28, 2011, 10:50:48 PM
What size are they? is it the tube diameter thats the issue?

Arvika

#6
May 08, 2012, 10:01:27 PM
Quote from: dubber91;796529What size are they? is it the tube diameter thats the issue?

They need to match the tube.
70mm or 2 3/4"  and not shorter than 155mm.
Lars Bodin
Lives on an small island outside Stockholm called Ekerö.
Do work as a teacher at a technical college.
My rides: Mazda Rx7 -85, Mazda Rx7 -83, Mazda Rx4 Wagon -75, Mazda 1300 Old School 1975 becoming a rotary.

dubber91

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July 24, 2012, 08:25:41 AM

Arvika

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July 24, 2012, 11:10:58 AM
Quote from: dubber91;830292http://www.sanderson-parts.com/mitsubishi-old-l200-square-shaped-vehicle

hi mate, did you see these?

Steve

Thanks!
I\'ll have a look at them to find out if the do fit...
Lars Bodin
Lives on an small island outside Stockholm called Ekerö.
Do work as a teacher at a technical college.
My rides: Mazda Rx7 -85, Mazda Rx7 -83, Mazda Rx4 Wagon -75, Mazda 1300 Old School 1975 becoming a rotary.

dubber91

#9
July 24, 2012, 12:48:12 PM
I shall be fitting a B1800 axle too - Have you got details of how you redrilled the hubs and rewelded the spring saddles?

Cheers

Steve
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