rogga08 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I have a 2006 RX 400h FWD (Front Wheel Drive). I see that it is possible to get the rear differential from an AWD for a reasonable price. What more would I need to replace to do this modification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 <_< :( :o :P :cries: :) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemon Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 All sorts of wiring, probably a new computer, maybe new suspension (likely new hubs at least - to connect the driveshafts to)....how much money do you have? Easier to trade yours in for an AWD probably.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I agree with Lemon. You'd be much better off just trading yours for an AWD model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXREY Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I agree...this isn't an old Bronco, I would not mess with an RX and especially a hybrid RX. Trade it in. I personally don't need AWD with a luxury hybrid SUV...maybe get a Jeep? Subaru? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaswood Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I have a 2006 RX 400h FWD (Front Wheel Drive). I see that it is possible to get the rear differential from an AWD for a reasonable price. What more would I need to replace to do this modification? "..rear differential from an AWD.." REAR differential...? The first problem would be finding a '99 or '00(***) PTO, Power Take Off, that will mate up mechanically with the hybrid's CVT/PSD transaxle. *** '99 and '00 were the only RXes with a somewhat fucntional VC, Viscous Clutch, within the PTO. But then that, fucntional AWD, was part of the reason for so many premature transaxles failures for the '99 especially and to some extent for the '00. The 2010 and after are the only RXes with a decently functional "AWD" system. I keep hoping for a hybrid Venza but with its mechanical rear drive system. Maybe even with the Venza's new I4 but upgraded to DFI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemon Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 What he really means is the MGR (motor generator rear) in Toyota hybrid speak - but I think when he said differential, we all knew what he was talking about. On the hybrid, the rear differential (MGR) is electric and not mechanically connected to a front tranaxle or tranfer case etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Clark Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm guessing it's not possible or would be so expensive that it wouldn't be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bainzey Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I have a 2006 RX 400h FWD (Front Wheel Drive). I see that it is possible to get the rear differential from an AWD for a reasonable price. What more would I need to replace to do this modification? a socket set... :whistles: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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