differential question #2

[Atsushi7mgte]

so i was supposed to pick up a NA lsd from my friend but he sold it already so im just gonna weld my diff.

after i get the spiders welded am i going to have to reshim it and set the backlash when i put it back together or can i just keep track of my old shims??

 

[87supraguy]

i would just recheck the tolerances again to ensure everything is within specs... either way if you use the old shims or not... a diffs no fun if it locks up (in a bad way) cause we got lazy

 

[Supraflymk3]

I don't recommend welding a diff unless you're using it for drifting. They suck for daily driving. If you do, do it make sure you use atleast a 220 welder. I have built alot of Jeeps and welded a few diffs. The best way to make it really strong is throw chunks of metal in the open areas and weld the shit out of it.

 

[Poodles]

Correction, they're downright dangerous for daily driving...

 

[87supraguy]

agreed...

---------- Post added at 02:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:21 PM ----------

if it's a true LSD ... shit just leave it alone.... shit if your gonna weld an LSD dif i'll trade you my NON-LSD for your LSD... you can weld that one up..... i'm serious... cause i want a LSD

 

[Atsushi7mgte]

nooo i dont have a LSD. And i know all the pros and cons of a welded diff. My supras not a full daily driver cause i got a truck that gets wayyyy better gas mileage.

And of course im welding my diff to drift...why else would i be welding it lol.

 

[Poodles]

It's like having a spool, unless you're trailering the car to events you're a danger to other people on the road...

 

[IJ.]

It's like having a spool, unless you're trailering the car to events you're a danger to other people on the road...

Same can be said for the vast majority of drivers though Poo

 

[Poodles]

LOL, true, but compared to running an LSD, there isn't a contest.

 

[dubsupra209]

Try living in LA. Dont matter what your diff is.