R200 Front Diff

Bill · August 10th, 2003, 11:07 pm

Question for you nissan guys...

Switching my 88 hardbody 4cyl to v6 axles from 92 pathfinder. (4.63 gear ratio)

I've found out that my half shafts are a different bolt pattern than the newer ones. (the flange at the diff.)

Mine have 3 clusters of two bolts, and the pathfiinder diff has 5 evenly spaced bolts.

Now I figured I'd just get the shafts to go with my new diff... but the ends require 28 spline hubs where mine are 27.

So, I've found that up to 89, V6 trucks used 27 spline shafts as well. What is the bolt pattern at the diff end of these shafts?

Another question.... Did some of the earlier trucks (86.5-89) come with the 4.63 gears?

Thanks for any help.

Parnelli_001 · August 11th, 2003, 01:43 am

if i think back my 89 xe shaft ends had 3 groups of 2 bolts, probably same as what your lookin for? i got camera if need be

Bill · August 11th, 2003, 09:01 am

Is your truck a V6?

Parnelli_001 · August 11th, 2003, 12:43 pm

of course, wouldnt see how a 4 banger would even move a truck. lol

Bill · August 11th, 2003, 12:49 pm

My z24 has plenty of power. I even haul a camper with it.

The new gearing will definately be a bonus though.

Parnelli_001 · August 11th, 2003, 05:01 pm

gearing is always good buddy! the trucks are probably lighter then the pathfinders as well.

August 10th, 2003, 11:07 pm	#1
Bill Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Abbotsford Posts: 865	R200 Front Diff Question for you nissan guys... Switching my 88 hardbody 4cyl to v6 axles from 92 pathfinder. (4.63 gear ratio) I've found out that my half shafts are a different bolt pattern than the newer ones. (the flange at the diff.) Mine have 3 clusters of two bolts, and the pathfiinder diff has 5 evenly spaced bolts. Now I figured I'd just get the shafts to go with my new diff... but the ends require 28 spline hubs where mine are 27. So, I've found that up to 89, V6 trucks used 27 spline shafts as well. What is the bolt pattern at the diff end of these shafts? Another question.... Did some of the earlier trucks (86.5-89) come with the 4.63 gears? Thanks for any help.

August 11th, 2003, 01:43 am	#2
Parnelli_001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 1,115	if i think back my 89 xe shaft ends had 3 groups of 2 bolts, probably same as what your lookin for? i got camera if need be __________________ Back down to a nissan frontier, rear locker, too stock for any fun but is fun to dent.

August 11th, 2003, 12:43 pm	#4
Parnelli_001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 1,115	of course, wouldnt see how a 4 banger would even move a truck. lol __________________ Back down to a nissan frontier, rear locker, too stock for any fun but is fun to dent.

August 11th, 2003, 05:01 pm	#6
Parnelli_001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 1,115	gearing is always good buddy! the trucks are probably lighter then the pathfinders as well. __________________ Back down to a nissan frontier, rear locker, too stock for any fun but is fun to dent.

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August 11th, 2003, 09:01 am	#3
Bill Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Abbotsford Posts: 865	Is your truck a V6?

August 11th, 2003, 12:49 pm	#5
Bill Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Abbotsford Posts: 865	My z24 has plenty of power. I even haul a camper with it. The new gearing will definately be a bonus though.