[older vs late style swivel pin longevity]

hi,

 

my 110 has a td5 front axle and swivel setup. with 35" tires i'm ruining the swivel bearings quite often.  if i convert to the 300tdi style pin setup will they last longer?  

 

thanks!

[Td5 defender 15P poor mileage]

Hoping for some help.  Have 200kms on it. Seems to run great but get about 16mpg max.  I'm new to the td5 so here is how its setup,  some of which I know doesnt help mileage.  I dont have a fast tune in it and dont hot rod the car. It's an overland vehicle so lots of trails and freeway stuff getting there. I usually run 70MPH on the freeway.  Any reason why the mileage is so poor?

 

Stock gears with Ashcroft lockers

1.4 tcase

35x12.50r17 maxxis razr MT

Exocage

2" lift

Ashcroft underdrive

BAS intercooler

MANN pro vent

Turbo technics VGT from BAS

Storm tuning

Egr removed

Cat removed

Stainless exhaust

82*C thermostat 

Nanocom

New fuel pump

New alternator

New silicone coolant hoses

New pressure regulator

new alternator

New injector harness

new water pump