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Thinking about a higher Lift!!

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Old 03-07-2008, 04:39 PM
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You need some portal hubs on the end of your axles.

check out portal-tek . com



those are freakin awsome!
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Another fine example of a Volvo portal axle conversion

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Originally Posted by Dante
You need some portal hubs on the end of your axles.

check out portal-tek . com



Damn those are awesome.

What is the cost of something like this, or is it a case if you have to ask You can't afford it.
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Originally Posted by wiredawg_mg
Damn those are awesome.

What is the cost of something like this, or is it a case if you have to ask You can't afford it.
I have heard you can get the Volvo axles (used) for $3k -$4k depending on condition and what comes with them. Some are equipped with vacuum actuated lockers. The Volvo axles are good for up to a 38" tire. The Unimog axles are weight much more, I think too much for a light truck like our Jeeps.

I have never contacted Portal-Tek, I'm pretty sure the price would not be in budget. That will never stop me from dreaming though.

Here's a link to a LandCruiser forum where the guy writes up the swap with some nice pics.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...-build-up.html
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