Even more capable Fortuner 4x4 | Suspension lift kit, manually locking rear differential & more

Strykar · 4th October 2022, 11:53

OP, it seems there are two Arb part numbers for the 1st Gen Fortuner lockers, which I hope to order from Australia.
One of them is for the earlier model Fortuner sold in S. Africa with Dana axles.

Any chance you or Lambda would know the rear diff gear ratio? That is the only way Arb in Australia can help me source the right part, my VIN does not help as the first Fortuner sold in Aus was the 2016 model.

Cr1tical · 14th February 2023, 15:08

@Abhayshanu recently saw this beast of yours in Manali. Was amazed by it. I own a 2009 SFX and I’m planning for a suspension upgrade. I wanna ask-
1. Why Dr. Nano? Why not OME or Ironman?
2. Do you have the foam cell or the Nitogas one?
TIA

abhayshanu · 8th April 2023, 02:25

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Originally Posted by Strykar

OP, it seems there are two Arb part numbers for the 1st Gen Fortuner lockers, which I hope to order from Australia.

Why. You have official ARB guys here. Buy from them and get Indian warranty. If you still want to go for Grey import, ask ARB for the correct part, they ship to their dealers so they know which one.

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Originally Posted by Cr1tical

@Abhayshanu recently saw this beast of yours in Manali. Was amazed by it. I own a 2009 SFX and I’m planning for a suspension upgrade. I wanna ask-
1. Why Dr. Nano? Why not OME or Ironman?
2. Do you have the foam cell or the Nitogas one?
TIA

Thanks.

1- Substantially cheaper while having similar performance.
2 - Nitrogas

abhayshanu · 8th April 2023, 02:30

Updates from the last time.

Locker works great. Changed from MT to AT for long distance touring. Installed Diff Drop to help reduce CV Joint stress. Installed some more lights and moved around others for more visibility.

Even more capable Fortuner 4x4 | Suspension lift kit, manually locking rear differential & more-screenshot_20230408022842903_com.miui.gallery.jpg

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dhanushs · 8th April 2023, 08:09

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Originally Posted by abhayshanu

....Changed from MT to AT for long distance touring. I....

Interesting.. Could you please shed some more light on this?

padmrajravi · 8th April 2023, 09:17

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Originally Posted by dhanushs

Interesting.. Could you please shed some more light on this?

I think he meant changing from Mud Terrain tyres to All Terrain tyres. Changing from a manual to an automatic does not seem like an endeavour worth putting an effort.

dhanushs · 8th April 2023, 22:04

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Originally Posted by padmrajravi

I think he meant changing from Mud Terrain tyres to All Terrain tyres. Changing from a manual to an automatic does not seem like an endeavour worth putting an effort.

Haha. True that. Surprised that I missed it.

4th October 2022, 11:53	#16
Strykar Newbie Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Pune Posts: 20 Thanked: 26 Times	Re: Even more capable Fortuner 4x4 \| Suspension lift kit, manually locking rear differential & more OP, it seems there are two Arb part numbers for the 1st Gen Fortuner lockers, which I hope to order from Australia. One of them is for the earlier model Fortuner sold in S. Africa with Dana axles. Any chance you or Lambda would know the rear diff gear ratio? That is the only way Arb in Australia can help me source the right part, my VIN does not help as the first Fortuner sold in Aus was the 2016 model.
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14th February 2023, 15:08	#17
Cr1tical Newbie Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Nahan Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Even more capable Fortuner 4x4 \| Suspension lift kit, manually locking rear differential & more @Abhayshanu recently saw this beast of yours in Manali. Was amazed by it. I own a 2009 SFX and I’m planning for a suspension upgrade. I wanna ask- 1. Why Dr. Nano? Why not OME or Ironman? 2. Do you have the foam cell or the Nitogas one? TIA
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8th April 2023, 02:30	#19
abhayshanu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 323 Times View My Garage	Re: Even more capable Fortuner 4x4 \| Suspension lift kit, manually locking rear differential & more Updates from the last time. Locker works great. Changed from MT to AT for long distance touring. Installed Diff Drop to help reduce CV Joint stress. Installed some more lights and moved around others for more visibility.
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