Can't, Gears would be backwards. And flipping them to use the coast side would be a waste of expensive gears. Wouldn't last one trip. Beside if you want to build a Rock Crawler why not use a Dana 60? Parts are a whole bunch cheaper.
Curtis
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i think you have some jumbled up tech here curtis.... you can't be serious right?
you do realize a D60 can be a front or a rear and they use the same gears....just like a Toyota 8"....just like Land Rover......or hell all the hybrid ford 9" stuff that's out there now (609's)
there would be no difference in making a front steer 12 bolt.....using the same gears F & R
only exception to this is Revers cut (rotation) gears like a High pinion Ford D60 (or similar reverse cuts) but this is only in a few OEM applications.
I don't agree, but, let me get my argument together and we'll discuss this.:) I don't know about the other rear axles, but I believe I'm correct on the Isuzu stuff!
In short, something to think about. The Isuzu transfer case input and both outputs rotate the same direction. (CCW)So how could a rear axle gear set work reversed in the front unless it's flipped? Then not only would it be running the coast side but the vent holes ect., would be on the bottom.
With a CW rotation of the driveshaft to the rear (looking from the front of the vehicle toward the rear) produces a forward rotation at the tires. Now mentally turn the axle 180 with the same CCW rotation at the flange. The wheels would turn backwards.
The 10 bolt and 12 bolt rear housings are stamped. So no changing the sleeve on them. The IFS front diff housing is sleeved like a Dana Axle on the drivers side. Therefore would be easier to convert to a straight axle.
I'll assemble some pictures with arrows and diagrams to present my belief.
Give me a couple of days and I'll make sure I'm correct. If I'm wrong then, hey, I'll concede.
Later guys.
Curtis
