We had an XE wagon which wasnt going forwards and we were pushing everything in reverse. So after sinking a few frothies and getting our convertble patrol running we got to talking about getting the XE running. Someone said they saw on TV that if you give the diff a 180 degree turn along the driveline, if you put the car in reverse, it will drive the forwards. We'd had few to drink so thought why not give it a go!! We rolled the XE onto its side so we could release everything and give it a turn. While it was up we thought we'd bolt the rear axle under the leaf springs instead of on top of them just so we had a bit of height. Believe it or not spinning the diff actually works!!!! Now the car goes forwards (when you put it in reverse) and has some wicked bounce. We also grinded the roof out above the boot so there was somewhere to stand while hunting. Anyway here are the pics.
XR8 bogged and getting dragged out by the volvo
The volvo in the our session, pity the filming was stopped there was an awsome drift behind those trees
XE getting put on its side to do the work
XE before everything was unbolted
Axle removed
Starting to rotate about drive shaft
Bolting back on the underside of the leaf springs
Everything reconnected
Rolling back on its wheels
As it stands now
Well there it is. If you ever lose your forward clutches in your auto falcon roll it onto it's side and give the diff a 180!!!
Steve
