question on diff?
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does anyone here know anything about an ebay seller Griplsd? They have a setup to make an lsd by adding springs and plates to your diff. Looks ok just would like to know there track record at anything to see if they are honest or not. Thanks for any and all,Ray
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Best solution would be rebuild your rear end, and add a used LSD pack.
Dont do that Ebay noise..
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Best option, find a good late model 5 spd with LSD, rebuild it completely, swap it out and sell the old transmission.
Some variation depending on state of your existing transmission, and plans for use that might make the early LSD more desirable.
Some variation depending on state of your existing transmission, and plans for use that might make the early LSD more desirable.
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OMG! Has anyone seen that ebay crap?
RFJ, no, you can't simply add something simple and transform an open diff. That ebay seller is a con man ripping people off. I'm sure Ebay wont do anything unless the grief they get from victims exceeds the money they make form the con man. In cases like this the amount is small and the victims will be too ashamed for thier gullibility to take action so expect to see more of these.
Adding an LSD unit is a straightforward job but involes taking the diff apart and setting up gears after moving the ring gear to the new carrier. As far as diff/ring & pinion jobs go, the 928 is better than most with a nicely designed diff.
RFJ, no, you can't simply add something simple and transform an open diff. That ebay seller is a con man ripping people off. I'm sure Ebay wont do anything unless the grief they get from victims exceeds the money they make form the con man. In cases like this the amount is small and the victims will be too ashamed for thier gullibility to take action so expect to see more of these.
Adding an LSD unit is a straightforward job but involes taking the diff apart and setting up gears after moving the ring gear to the new carrier. As far as diff/ring & pinion jobs go, the 928 is better than most with a nicely designed diff.
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How would one go about using an early lsd with an 86 gear box and still have lunch money left?
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OMG! Has anyone seen that ebay crap?
RFJ, no, you can't simply add something simple and transform an open diff. That ebay seller is a con man ripping people off. I'm sure Ebay wont do anything unless the grief they get from victims exceeds the money they make form the con man. In cases like this the amount is small and the victims will be too ashamed for thier gullibility to take action so expect to see more of these.
Adding an LSD unit is a straightforward job but involes taking the diff apart and setting up gears after moving the ring gear to the new carrier. As far as diff/ring & pinion jobs go, the 928 is better than most with a nicely designed diff.
RFJ, no, you can't simply add something simple and transform an open diff. That ebay seller is a con man ripping people off. I'm sure Ebay wont do anything unless the grief they get from victims exceeds the money they make form the con man. In cases like this the amount is small and the victims will be too ashamed for thier gullibility to take action so expect to see more of these.
Adding an LSD unit is a straightforward job but involes taking the diff apart and setting up gears after moving the ring gear to the new carrier. As far as diff/ring & pinion jobs go, the 928 is better than most with a nicely designed diff.
Mike, i am not trying to try your patience but on early mopar,ford rears the setup does not look that much different. Also thinking about dollars what would i be looking at to put a lsd diff from someone like 928 inter/ yes i should ask them and what would it cost to upgrade to 80%. I have set up r&p before(35 yrs ago) just time. thanks for any advice,Ray
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Mike, i am not trying to try your patience but on early mopar,ford rears the setup does not look that much different. Also thinking about dollars what would i be looking at to put a lsd diff from someone like 928 inter/ yes i should ask them and what would it cost to upgrade to 80%. I have set up r&p before(35 yrs ago) just time. thanks for any advice,Ray
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Mike, i am not trying to try your patience but on early mopar,ford rears the setup does not look that much different. Also thinking about dollars what would i be looking at to put a lsd diff from someone like 928 inter/ yes i should ask them and what would it cost to upgrade to 80%. I have set up r&p before(35 yrs ago) just time. thanks for any advice,Ray
One time I did this and the parts were so consistant between the new lsd carrier and old open carrier that no shimming was required at all.
The WSM has some notes to follow about little details that are helpful.
They have methods for restraining the pinion to measue backlash that are very involved and you may be able to simplify that. If you have a light, careful touch as you move the ring gear in varying directions, you can watch the dial indicator and effectivly read the backlash even though the pinion will be moving.
Misc tip: resist the urge to pry off the side bearing housings and rig up a puller, the job will be more enjoyable.
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Best to start with some real serious lunch money.
