Nissan VS Toyota Full Floating Axle

Here's a detailed comparison between the Nissan H233B, Nissan H260, and Toyota VX full-floating axle (typically found in the Land Cruiser 80/100 series, such as the HDJ80 or 105 Series). The focus is on spline count, axle shaft diameter, and general strength characteristics:

🔧 1. Nissan H233B Axle

• Type: Semi-floating (in most applications)

• Spline count:

  • 31 or 33 splines (varies by model/year)

• Axle shaft diameter:

  • Approximately 1.31 in (33.3 mm) for 33-spline version

• Notes:

  • Used in Patrols, Hardbody trucks, and some Pathfinders.

  • Strong for its size; often compared to Dana 60 in semi-float form.

  • Popular in off-road builds in Australia and the Middle East.

🔧 2. Nissan H260 Axle

• Type: Full-floating

• Spline count:

  • Usually 37 splines

• Axle shaft diameter:

  • Approximately 1.50 in (38 mm)

• Notes:

  • Heavy-duty axle found in some Patrols and Safari trucks.

  • Designed for military-grade or expedition-level duty.

  • Comparable in strength to Dana 70 or stronger.

🔧 3. Toyota VX Full-Floating Axle (80/105 Series Land Cruiser)

• Type: Full-floating (on HDJ80, HZJ105, etc.)

• Spline count:

  • Typically 30 splines

• Axle shaft diameter:

  • Around 1.50 in (38 mm) at the splines

• Notes:

  • Strong and highly regarded for reliability and durability.

  • Used in Land Cruiser HD models and considered equivalent to a Dana 60 in full-float form.

  • Axles are easier to service off-road because the shaft can be removed without disturbing the hub.

🏁 Summary Comparison Table:

Axle	Type	Spline Count	Shaft Diameter (approx.)	Strength Equivalent
H233B	Semi-float	31 / 33	1.31" (33.3 mm)	Dana 60 (semi-float)
H260	Full-float	37	1.50" (38 mm)	Dana 70+
Toyota VX	Full-float	30	1.50" (38 mm)	Dana 60 (full-float)

Final Thoughts:

• H260 is the strongest among the three in terms of raw axle shaft size and spline count.

• Toyota VX full-float is extremely reliable and well-balanced for overlanding and moderate to heavy off-roading.

• H233B is solid for its size, but not in the same class as H260 or Toyota's full-float designs for heavy-duty use.