 Anyone have a “how to” for R&R’ing a LSD? |
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 Oct 31 2017, 12:38 AM
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I can’t even get a response on Facebook. Everything I search is “thow that 10 bolt in the trash”.
I want to remove my stock LSD out of my 1997 rear end and install a True Track (most likely). What do you guys think? Should I even attempt it? |
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Oct 31 2017, 02:03 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 247 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Tallahassee, FL Member No.: 611 |
If I were doing the job I'd measure the backlash and then aim to duplicate it. Pinion depth won't change so all you have to do is get the diff in the right position.
You might get away with simply swapping the original bearings and shims to the new diff... but you'll have to readjust the shims if it's not spot on. Do you have a decent bearing puller? That's the real issue here. If you don't then you might better take it to a shop. |
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Oct 31 2017, 02:15 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
QUOTE (SS2win @ Oct 31 2017, 10:03 AM)  If I were doing the job I'd measure the backlash and then aim to duplicate it. Pinion depth won't change so all you have to do is get the diff in the right position. You might get away with simply swapping the original bearings and shims to the new diff... but you'll have to readjust the shims if it's not spot on. Do you have a decent bearing puller? That's the real issue here. If you don't then you might better take it to a shop. No I don’t. I don’t have any tools for this job. I’m just sick of paying people to do work....I get over charged and I’m less than impressed with their work. For the amount of labor involved, I could buy all the tools I need. But then again, I know this is a little different. |
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Oct 31 2017, 05:08 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 247 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Tallahassee, FL Member No.: 611 |
QUOTE (Steve91T @ Oct 31 2017, 10:15 AM) No I don't. I don't have any tools for this job. I'm just sick of paying people to do work....I get over charged and I'm less than impressed with their work. For the amount of labor involved, I could buy all the tools I need. But then again, I know this is a little different. Danger Will Robinson! This is very different. I have not seen the carrier but in some cases a two jaw puller can do the trick. You should buy OTC and not chinese here. The clamshell puller is a better way and on some carriers the only way without a bearing separator... and bearing separators are not as fool proof as clamshell pullers. A proper clamshell bearing puller will run you $350 for the Chinese version. I don't think you'll have to touch the pinion depth. Question is do you think it's worth the price of the tool to diy? |
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Steve91T Anyone have a “how to” for R&R’ing a LSD? Oct 31 2017, 12:38 AM
Dans93lt1 If you've got the time, tools and a bench, to ... Oct 31 2017, 03:58 AM rocky What about Youtube? there has to be something ther... Oct 31 2017, 01:18 PM
Steve91T QUOTE (rocky @ Oct 31 2017, 09:18 AM) Wha... Oct 31 2017, 01:39 PM Steve91T QUOTE (SS2win @ Oct 31 2017, 01:08 PM) QU... Oct 31 2017, 05:47 PM landstuhltaylor Pretty sure this is the puller I bought
https://w... Oct 31 2017, 06:50 PM landstuhltaylor Speedway Engineering has a great pinion depth tool... Oct 31 2017, 03:04 PM SS2win That's it. And that's the best price I... Oct 31 2017, 11:37 PM Steve91T Ok I’ll pay someone. The guy who did the clutch ... Nov 1 2017, 02:14 PM SS2win I've been quoted anywhere from 150 to 1000 dep... Nov 1 2017, 04:55 PM Steve91T I was thinking 2-3 hrs. I was close enough.
Is t... Nov 1 2017, 06:07 PM 79T/A For a diff? Nah, slam it in there and go to the tr... Nov 1 2017, 07:15 PM Steve91T New plan! The small race shop that has done so... Nov 1 2017, 08:59 PM Steve91T https://youtu.be/y4HhJ5WyRp4
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