30mm Diff Drop Installation || Isuzu Mu-x + D-max || Ultimate DIY Guide

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G'day Guys and Gal's
In this video I show you all of the steps necessary to install an All Terrain Industries 30mm Diff Drop to your Isuzu Mu-x or D-max.
I also talk you through the advantages of fitting a diff drop kit to your IFS 4wd and also when it is necessary.
If you would like to get yourself a diff drop or check out some of the other products available from All Terrain Industries then follow the link and check out there website - atindustries.c...
For 5% off at the checkout use code - LOWRANGENICK
I have fitted every modification to the MU-X myself and really enjoy filming and teaching you guys how to do the same to your own 4x4 vehicles. The modifications I have done are listed below -
-AFN Bull Bar
-AFN 9" LED Spotlights
-Domin8r Extreme 12000IB winch
-AUXBEAM S3 LED Foglights
-Oricom DTX4200 UHF Radio with Town and country Aerial Kit 3dbi + 6.5dbi
-Atturo Trailblade M/T - 265/70r17
-Fuel Vector - Fuel off-road racing rims - 17x8.5 Pos 7.4mm offset
-Outback Armour Expedition H/D Lift Kit
-ECU Shop Super 4 Touch Tuning Module
-HIKEITX9 Throttle Controller
-SCF Flat step rock sliders with checker plate - Satin Black
-Genuine Towbar
-Full size 265/70r17 A/T spare on steel rim
-Custom rear draw setup
-CF50 Waeco Fridge
-Giant 85AH AGM secondary battery
-Redarc BCDC1225D Smart Charger
-TITAN 900mm Single draw
-Genuine ISUZU Floormats
-ILANA Neoprene Seat covers
-Dashmat
-Provent 200 Catch can kit from Western Filters
-Diff, Transfer, Gearbox Breathers
-LED interior light upgrades
-LED reverse light upgrade
-Engine bay HPD Bling Parts
-All Terrain Industries Hard Intercooler Piping Kit
-All Terrain Industries 30mm Diff drop
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@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Guys! Here's a link to the Diff Drop ! amzn.to/3qdg95L Cheers :)

@tonyknight811 3 жыл бұрын

Love the vid Nick. I would love it if you could do a video of how to change a CV joint in the Isuzu. Thanks and keep up the great work.

@baker_st_irregular5712 3 жыл бұрын

Love ya work mate keep it up! Good to see another 4wd that's not a cruiser or patrol get worked on!

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jack! Really appreciate it 😊

@garynew9637 3 жыл бұрын

Had my ryobi impact driver for years. Great piece of kit

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Makes working on the 4wd soo much easier 😊

@ahmadhaeri9663 3 жыл бұрын

Good job mate! By the way take out your ring while working. It’s not recommended to have any accessories on when working. Stay safe Cheers

@rabbar8838 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick. Very useful channel you have :) I would also like to see a vid on changing out the CV joints. I am not putting the drop in because I only have around 40mm lift but fear I may need to change a cv in the bush one day.

@beanfrankednow5391 3 жыл бұрын

Best channel on KZfaq

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

❤ Thank you ❤

@elsamo311 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, followed your video when doing this to my D-max, thanks for the help!

@daz9769 3 жыл бұрын

Bugger! you just made me buy one 😃 thanks for the discount code Nick! love your vids 👍

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Daz! 😊

@user-ey8cb5xh3b 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid mate, used the code and just installed the diff drop! Saving up for the diff locker and some bash plates now. Keep it up

@paulgabriel-metta8182 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I have to do that for my Colorado and it’s going very good. Great video I love it

@AlexSwan 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Nick. Will put that one on the todo list. Cheers

@jamesacland1041 3 жыл бұрын

It would be good if there was a kit that fixed the diff alignment issue. I'm convinced thats what causes so many breakages. I have done a 50mm lift, diff drop and front locker and still blow CVs. The diff sits back from between the hubs so is always on an angle.

@baileyrobey3786 3 жыл бұрын

Munji do a diff relocation kit

@JXM777CG 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps for all the great instructional vids Nick Really inspires me and make it's easy for me to work on mine

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot for watching Jared 😊

@mozzieridd3074 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, you make it look way to easy!!

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

The art of editing haha 😂

@marh5952 3 жыл бұрын

As always Nick great walk through on the how to.

@AdelJeffreyJeffreysAuto 3 жыл бұрын

wont that fix the issue of cv and put the drive shaft at an angle? just curious . great video mate! love the MuX looking to get one my self.

@dguanz 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this nick, did my diff drop yesterday =)

@eternallearner8185 2 жыл бұрын

Superb tutorial.

@fuzionausi 4 ай бұрын

Thanks great video

@WhyWouldYouDrawThat 3 жыл бұрын

Also, have you thought about some TLC on your chassis, suspension, etc? Maybe some inox lanolin? She looks due to me :)

@rickandersen707 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching your Videos.....excellent content and extremely informative.....warm regards

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot Rick, Appreciate it 😊

@TriNguyen-qq5ul 3 жыл бұрын

Great job

@ChrisVanDyke 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid mate

@barryperry1240 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos they give me some inspiration

@zhr4121 3 жыл бұрын

Nice machine

@StevenJones-ek8hy 11 ай бұрын

Got the kit. Fitted, 10 days out from a big trip.... BUT the All Terrain kit DIDNT SUPPLY A LONGER BOLT for the diff stabiliser to new cross member.!

@LowRangeNick 11 ай бұрын

That's not good. They had really good customer service when I was dealing with them. Have you contacted them for the part that was missing?

@amareshwardha2796 3 жыл бұрын

love ur work nick... but.... get some decent bash plates man!!

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

It's on the list 😋

@matthewwighton9262 10 ай бұрын

Gday Nick, thanks for the video . I followed it and just fitted a diff drop kit to my 2013 Mux. I know this question was asked a couple of years ago, just wondering if you got yourself a rear bash plate yet? Cheers mate.

@LowRangeNick 10 ай бұрын

I am still running the factory bash plates 😊

@johnhannonHanno 3 жыл бұрын

My 2002 Pajero Exceed has IS front and rear!

@ismaelmael4299 2 жыл бұрын

I like this channel.. 👍👍👍

@heathp7378 3 жыл бұрын

Great video very helpful that’s mate 👍

@johnrumley7642 Жыл бұрын

I have a factory manual for my MUX which shows the various jacking points and suggest to jack the front of the vehicle position the jack under the center of the engine using the cross member. It would appear to do this one would have to remove the crash protection. Is this why you always jack using the chassis member on the side?

@LowRangeNick Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's correct. I usually jack under the front control arms and then put the jack stands under the chassis.

@LobbVT 9 ай бұрын

Any idea if the cross member dimensions are the same between the Holden Colorado and the US Chevy Colorado? If unsure, would anyone be willing to give me the dimensions of this diff drop cross member? i.e. - looking for distance between all of the mounting holes. Thanks!

@pb8582 3 жыл бұрын

You stress me to lift your car with your lower arms controller haha

@gambekapula3761 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder is this needs to be done on 2 inch and 3 inch D'max or Mux ? Great explanation, great video !

@LowRangeNick 2 жыл бұрын

It's only necessary if lifting over 2 inches. Cheers

@CRN8091 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid mate, I installed a similar one on my DMAX..Have you seen the Munji diff drop and relocation kit?..

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

I have, looks pretty good!

@CRN8091 3 жыл бұрын

@John & Deb Payrits I didn’t get the munji diff drop.I had already purchased a PSR one before the new munji diff drop and relocation kit came out came out.

@patrickfountain198 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for posting. What bash plates did you get that matched up with the new diff cross member?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

None yet haha

@JSC-c 10 ай бұрын

This the same for a 2017 z71 colorado?

@LowRangeNick 10 ай бұрын

I think so 😊

@jamesmobbs8455 2 жыл бұрын

Dose your trensfure case hit ones it lowerd

@jattboy2043 2 ай бұрын

Nick namaste from India, i am getting a two inch lift brother, not going above two inch,should i go for a diff drop??

@LowRangeNick 2 ай бұрын

Hi there 🙂 there is no need if you are staying under the 50mm lift.

@matthawkins1907 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, Thanks for the ATI Diff Drop install Clip.....Really like you're MU-X front Bar...What Brand is it?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt! It's an AFN bullbar 😊

@davidweise1632 2 жыл бұрын

i installed mine myself, looks like there is a gap between the diff mount and the spacer is that correct? never done anything like it before just want to know it's ok

@LowRangeNick 2 жыл бұрын

Hey David, if you have tightened up all the bolts and the diff doesn't have any movement it should be OK. It might look like there is a small gap because of the diff bush tube that it tightens up against.

@WhyWouldYouDrawThat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your fitting videos. We are gradually following them. Next is a snorkel. Next year i’m planning a front Lokka auto-locker ($600). Perfect for an MU-X with IFS. Any chance you are planning one?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

I'm putting in a rear e locker soon. I wouldn't ever put an auto locker in my mu-x though. Much better off having a selectable locker.

@WhyWouldYouDrawThat 3 жыл бұрын

LowRangeNick Thanks for your reply. One of the things I like about an auto locker on the front is you get to keep good steering on corners. It will also stay unlocked in 2wd mode. About the only disadvantage i can think of is an icy road where it may be counterproductive due to the low friction failing to unlock on a corner. Not too much ice in QLD thou.

@oldmate528 3 жыл бұрын

Hey nick. I got the same one for the dmax. The holes for cross member don’t line up. Did you have this problem? Drill em out bigger?? Your advice would be appreciated. Thanks

@anythinginlifehappydays2146 3 жыл бұрын

Nic i thought there’s a Afterpay

@aarbaut2852 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick Love your videos. I am in the process to install a diff drop (like yours) on my Dmax , fews questions: how much torque NM do you tighten the four bolts on the cross bar and the two long ones to the chassis? In the kit there is an oval sort of washer ...any use for it? i have not see you using it . Thanks Al

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure on the actual torque for the bolts. Just do them up nice and tight haha. I think the oval spacer is to raise the diff 5mm if you don't have as much lift and don't need the diff dropped the whole 30mm.

@aarbaut2852 3 жыл бұрын

@@LowRangeNick Many thanks for the prompt answer. I won't stress out about that washer, and plenty of loctite as per your video. .... now I just got to instal it. Cheers

@djhigh392 3 жыл бұрын

Why don't you fit AVM hubs to save your cvs' from wearing, also if one breaks you can disengage the front diff.

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

The Isuzu is part time 4wd so it runs in 2wd most of the time.

@tropicrows 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking at a diff drop for sometime, and just ordered this one. Bee interested in seeing what bash plate you fit etc. I like your videos, as they clear and easy to follow, without all the waffle and bullshit. Keep it up.

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

@@tropicrows Thats great Bruce! All Terrain Industries have some great deals 😊 Still trying to decide which bash plates to go.

@djhigh392 3 жыл бұрын

@@LowRangeNick true but if something is broken in the front diff and cv shaft you can still drive in 2wd.

@karl4834 3 жыл бұрын

@@LowRangeNick Don't know if they do one for Dmax but 100% check out BushSkinz. Their website should tell you if they have products for your Dmax.

@jonsey300 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate love the vids so helpful for all of us dmax /mux owners out here, just a question the diff mount bolt through the crossmember does that have to be done up all the way so the rubber washers or bushes are hard up against the diff mount or should there be room for it to move ?👍👍

@LowRangeNick Жыл бұрын

Yep, it should be tightened all the way until it's nice and tight. There is a sleve in the bush that should stop it from being over tightened.

@unclebob5686 3 жыл бұрын

Always use impact sockets on rattle guns!

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

They are 👍

@Mcube0402 3 жыл бұрын

Hi nick. Do u have a video of changing the automatic transmission fluid of the isuzu mux?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Not yet ! I will do one though.

@andylo4607 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, got a question: wouldn't a fully adjustable upper control arm will help the CV levels too? (Or you already have it and it's still not enough?)

@tshephard2793 Жыл бұрын

Hey Nick will this kit fit an my19 model ?

@LowRangeNick Жыл бұрын

Sure will!

@tshephard2793 Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!

@einfelder8262 3 жыл бұрын

You have practically no down travel - you need to fix your upper control arms to gain down travel, especially since you now have better angles on the shafts.

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

If you put longer upper control arms onto the Isuzus without the correct bumpstop length in between the tierod end becomes over extended and can bend and destroy itself. The balljoints like to fall out of the aftermarket arms as well.

@einfelder8262 3 жыл бұрын

@@LowRangeNick Need a tie rod elevation kit..... it never ends :)

@markfordham1030 5 ай бұрын

hi mate ,do i need to get a wheel alignment after fitting this diff drop kit? tia

@LowRangeNick 5 ай бұрын

You don't need to get a wheel alignment. 👍

@edmundwasilewski 2 жыл бұрын

Nick, got a standard DMAX 2015, no lift, is there any benifit to fitting one to a standar vehicle? Or a waste of money. Keep up the great work, mate

@LowRangeNick 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, yeah there is no point fitting one to a standard vehicle. Only beneficial when lifting the vehicle more then 50mm.

@siveti15 2 жыл бұрын

@@LowRangeNick hello nic. Are lift kits fixed to how high the lift they bring is or can you choose how high? I want to avoid going over 50mm

@haymonward8819 2 жыл бұрын

Hey how’s it going. What size lift kit do you have

@LowRangeNick 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Haymon, I'm running approx 50-60mm of lift.

@hypactiv1 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick awsome video just question do you need to do wheel alignment once installed diff drop ? Cheers

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot! There's no need to carry out a wheel alignment.

@mohaa9519 3 жыл бұрын

This will be exactly the same on the dmax?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Yep it sure will be !

@carloyarcia2166 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@matthewhayes7765 3 жыл бұрын

Hiya, apologies for the long comment. But I'm hoping you can help. So the general thoughts are, you only need a diff drop for a lift 2'' (roughly 50mm) or more. Correct? So over here in the UK, I can get an ISUZU APPROVED Pedders 1.75'' lift kit for my D'max. Won't hurt the warranty of the vehicle and so on. Sounds great. But why, if a diff drop is for 50mm or more, are the diff drops so small? Only 30mm? Even after fitting one, you still wouldn't be bringing it back to the factory height right? I mean, I could fit one to my D'max after the very small 1.75'' Pedders lift, and it wouldn't even bring her back straight. So why am I advised I don't need one unless the lift is over 2'', and if that's the case, why don't they drop the diff further? Just none of it is adding up to me? Regards.

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure sorry. You wont need one with a 1.75" lift.

@bisdakcebuspride3712 3 жыл бұрын

Good video mate. I just ask something did you put recovery point on your mux? Or you use only the factory one. Thanks mate

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

I just use the rated recovery points on the AFN Bull Bar.

@bisdakcebuspride3712 3 жыл бұрын

Can we use the factory one for recovery? Thanks

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

@@bisdakcebuspride3712 I think they are rated, but would need a bridle between both points. Best to check the Isuzu website to check.

@aarbaut2852 3 жыл бұрын

Isuzu rate the recovery point @ 2950kg each. a bridle/equalizer would have to be used . Still I would be very cautious when snatching , ok for pulling /winching.

@user-pl7vi2qj7b 10 ай бұрын

Hey Nic how does this compare to Munji diff drop and do u need a wheel alignment after install?

@LowRangeNick 10 ай бұрын

The munji one moves the diff forward and drops. These just drop the diff down 30mm. No wheel alignment necessary.

@user-pl7vi2qj7b 10 ай бұрын

Ok cheers Nic btw I have a 21 DMAX are you heading to QLD meet up? Loving the videos too mate 👍

@LowRangeNick 10 ай бұрын

@user-pl7vi2qj7b that's awesome! Didn't know there was a meet up happening haha

@gavinwilkie3544 3 жыл бұрын

Great video again Nick. Out of interest, if you're lifting less than 50mm (say 40mm) is it worth it to go with the Diff Drop? Or is it overkill?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

It isn't really necessary if your lift is under 50mm. If you were at 50mm and above then it is a good idea.

@gavinwilkie3544 3 жыл бұрын

@@LowRangeNick Cheers for the reply!

@vinceangiolella6906 3 жыл бұрын

do you have to get anthor wheel alignment?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

No you don't need a wheel alignment after fitting the diff drop.

@Luke8487 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, Did you worry about doing the ATI 16MM BALL JOINT SPACERS at the same time?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Luke, I haven't fitted balljoint spacers. I would recommend new arms instead of spacers. I dont think the spacers are legal.

@Luke8487 3 жыл бұрын

@@LowRangeNick cheers mate.

@bazza987654321 3 жыл бұрын

Nick what is the advantage of raising the vehicle and then lowering the diff. Surely that means you have made no difference to the vehicle clearance. So why do the lift?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Fitting the diff drop doesnt decrease the clearance underneath the cross member by much at all. Maybe 5mm. In most IFS vehicles the clearance under the front won't be what gets the vehicle hung up the large rear diff usually sits quite a bit lower and is where you will get stuck.

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

@Mud & MUX The new crossmember only sits about 5mm lower then the factory one. The design is different to the factory one so that it drops the diff 30mm but only sits about 5mm lower underneath the vehicle.

@dan_4jj151 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have more than a 2inch lift?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Just over 50mm.

@gregb8823 3 жыл бұрын

What bash plates have you put in that fit with the ATI diff drop?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't fitted any yet

@gregb8823 3 жыл бұрын

@@LowRangeNick is that because you haven't been able to find any that fit. I haven't been able to find any that specify they fit with this installed yet. Other brand diff drops yes.

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

@@gregb8823 I haven't looked yet.

@goldengod44 3 жыл бұрын

Could this be done without jacking the car up?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, just makes it easier to get underneath.

@goldengod44 3 жыл бұрын

Just got this kit. What's the m10 nut and bolt for?

@maranwot4251 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Nick. Does 2 inch lift need this too?

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Only if your lift is over 50mm. Most lift kits you get off the shelf are around 35-40mm lift so it is not necessary.

@comitnycrym 3 жыл бұрын

@@LowRangeNick would it still be better to do it and have piece of mind?

@pb8582 3 жыл бұрын

Good day Nick how high is your lift???

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

Just over 50mm

@pb8582 3 жыл бұрын

@@LowRangeNick I'm thinking to do a 40/50mm on the new dmax and really don't want to do a diff drop because I got some custom bash plate... Pray for the cv hold haha

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

@@pb8582 Should be fine with that size lift.

@pb8582 3 жыл бұрын

@@LowRangeNick apparently you can fit straight 33 without lift on the new dmax so no need of a big lift... I'll try to get 45mm lift to play it safe... Thanks Nick for your help!!!

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

@@pb8582 Nice!

@stuartsheil4234 3 жыл бұрын

If you lower it 30 mils .. sort of defeats why you lift it

@LowRangeNick 3 жыл бұрын

It only drops the crossmember 5mm lower than the standard one. If you are going to get hung up on anything it will be the rear diff not under the front. The front clearance is 280mm and rear diff is 240mm.