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matt0481 · 07-02-2005, 07:03 PM

I am installing the Z32 diff and got the axle shafts from a j30. With the car on jackstands, it looks like the right axle is too long. It looks like it's in a bind in the joint next to the diff. Is it because it isn't on the ground or what?

Thanks.
Matt

Maeda · 07-02-2005, 07:04 PM

there's a difference in lenght from left and right
maybe you got two of the same side?

matt0481 · 07-02-2005, 07:27 PM

I measured them both and the right one is about 2"+ longer

Maeda · 07-02-2005, 07:31 PM

you put them on the proper side, because it matters.
iirc shorter on left, longer on right, but thats off the top of my head.

IAM_SO_sLOw · 07-02-2005, 11:56 PM

lol just try it...if it doesnt fit then try puting it on the other side =)

johngriff · 07-03-2005, 03:07 AM

you will be able to visable see which axle (longer vs shorter) should go where when the diff is in, cause it sits to the side a little.

Good luck

John Griff

matt0481 · 07-03-2005, 10:44 AM

I have them on the correct side. Maybe it's because the vehicle is on jackstands and the suspension is unloaded.

johngriff · 07-03-2005, 03:37 PM

i would guess as much!!

You cool!

07-02-2005, 07:03 PM	#1
matt0481 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Axle shaft length I am installing the Z32 diff and got the axle shafts from a j30. With the car on jackstands, it looks like the right axle is too long. It looks like it's in a bind in the joint next to the diff. Is it because it isn't on the ground or what? Thanks. Matt

07-02-2005, 07:04 PM	#2
Maeda Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Camp Snake Bite, CA RIP Posts: 2,356 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Maeda Feedback Score: 0 reviews	there's a difference in lenght from left and right maybe you got two of the same side? __________________

07-02-2005, 07:31 PM	#4
Maeda Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Camp Snake Bite, CA RIP Posts: 2,356 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Maeda Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you put them on the proper side, because it matters. iirc shorter on left, longer on right, but thats off the top of my head. __________________

07-02-2005, 07:27 PM	#3
matt0481 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I measured them both and the right one is about 2"+ longer

07-02-2005, 11:56 PM	#5
IAM_SO_sLOw Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: west covina Posts: 1,164 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	lol just try it...if it doesnt fit then try puting it on the other side =)

07-03-2005, 03:07 AM	#6
johngriff Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 4,103 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: johngriff Feedback Score: 4 reviews	you will be able to visable see which axle (longer vs shorter) should go where when the diff is in, cause it sits to the side a little. Good luck John Griff

07-03-2005, 10:44 AM	#7
matt0481 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have them on the correct side. Maybe it's because the vehicle is on jackstands and the suspension is unloaded.

07-03-2005, 03:37 PM	#8
johngriff Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 4,103 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: johngriff Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i would guess as much!! You cool!