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I could even do a combination of the two ;-) I even have some spare diff pinion snubs sitting here.

Hey Pazsa, it's been a while since I checked this forum, I've been giving some love to the RX7. Thanks for the tip. That's actually heaps of help woteva, I'll start a project thread as a bit of a tutorial when I start doing it.

I just removed the back box and replaced it with copper flutes. Sounded amazing!

Got the 71 running nicely. One major concern I have though is that it has a super stiff brake pedal. Any common reasons for this in a 71? The brakes work quite well, but the pedal is way harder than my mate's 86 or my old KE70.

Thanks Destroyer, seriously helpful. :-) Are the 71 wagon B/Ws the same as the keto B/Ws as far as diff centers are concerned? Bit annoyed that I don't have an S or T series diff haha.

I'm assuming the run of the mill hilux rear end is still doable in a wagon?

Also... I really need to hook up a hydro handbrake. I haven't tried to do this with drum brakes before, any tips? I haven't had a close look yet, are the rear drums hyrdo or power assisted cable? Do you have any suggestions on keeping the drums effective under heavy braking (other than drilling venting etc)?

Thanks for the info Luke, I'll check out the VIN plate and diff. We're not talking much power atm, it will have it's stock 4AC for a while (with a few minor cheapo mods). After that it will be getting a spare RX4 N/A Carbie 13B @ around 150kW. Does anyone have the specs and measurements of the Caltracs tramp rods? It might be cheaper for me to make them rather than buy them.

Resetting the leafs is fine. But is there a common way to reduce axle tramp in these things (other than bushes etc)? What (if any) short stroke shocks will fit? Do the T50 diff centers from 71s, 86s etc fit the wagon diffs?

Also, What is the greatest width wheels I can run on the front and back with flared stock guards? What offset is ideal? I'd like to run 8" wide or wider, I know that's a big ask on a 71 haha.

Hey peeps, I recently bought a nice AE71 high top wagon. I've owned a couple of RWD KE/AEs before but never a wagon. I know that the wagon rear end differs from the sedan quite a bit, with leafs, a different tailshaft and different diff set-up. What I'd like to know is how to lower the rear end properly, it's going to be a daily drifter so I'm guessing I'll need some tramp rods and a panhard? I want the arse end to be as low and as stiff as possible. Any info would be great.

There's a couple of ways to fix it. 1: Loosen the nuts and go for a short drive around the block to knock the wheels loose. 2: Use a MAP gas torch to heat around the centric ring and carefully bash the wheel off from behind. A wheel shop will do one of those two, so you might as well save the money and do it yourself.

Just a quick update. I actually forgot about this thread but this car is nearing the heavens. It now has a smashed up back end and is looking pretty sad, I replaced A LOT of parts on this thing so it's time to buy a granny spec AE71 and use this thing as a parts car. :-( /thread.

Thanks guys, you've been very helpful. I'm sure I'll have more questions soon haha.

If you were to sell it as a full bolt on kit, I would be interested. Good luck :)