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thaiger77 · 03-19-2002, 05:44 AM

I have a 1997 240sx SE and just bought a 96 VLSD for $300 which came with out the rubber bushing. My question is that will the rubber bushing from my stock open diff fit on to the VLSD? Also what else do I need to complete the installation? One of my buddy said that I need 2 half axle. The other one said that I need to replace the drive shaft which will leak transmission oil if I don't. If anyone know about installing a VLSD please share the knowledge. Thanks

yenpit · 03-19-2002, 12:04 PM

rubber bushings are the same.

axle flanges should both be 6-bolt, if ur diff came out of an S14.

measure from the center of the forward mount holes to the front face of the d/s (driveshaft) flange. this is where the prob mightbe (pinion snout length). if that measurement is different, then u either need a 5spd LSD d/s OR have your stock one modified. the difference will be over an inch, so u don't have to measure exactly <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>

my diff came out of a J30 with ABS, my car did NOT have ABS. the sensor is in the pinion snout, and the snout is longer. this means i need a d/s or shorten mine.......haven't done it yet <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

hope this helps!

AJ · 03-20-2002, 02:31 PM

yenpit, check ur messages.. i left u one.

it was basicaly asking about your experiences with ur lsd.  So you never shortened your drive shaft? and have no problems?  was the different gear ratio THAT different or hardly noticable?..  did you have someone do it? did you do it yourself? etc. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> thanks man

yenpit · 03-20-2002, 03:40 PM

AJ, see "message" also!

anyone else NOT getting notified of "new messages" ?? the system didn't let me know of yours, AJ <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>

i haven't installed it yet, but i'l prob end up havin a machine shop shorten my stock shaft. its gotta be correct length, otherwise u will over-extend it OR bind it up <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> . i'll post install, but prob not for a while yet! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

03-19-2002, 05:44 AM	#1
thaiger77 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 47 Posts: 275 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: thaiger77 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a 1997 240sx SE and just bought a 96 VLSD for $300 which came with out the rubber bushing. My question is that will the rubber bushing from my stock open diff fit on to the VLSD? Also what else do I need to complete the installation? One of my buddy said that I need 2 half axle. The other one said that I need to replace the drive shaft which will leak transmission oil if I don't. If anyone know about installing a VLSD please share the knowledge. Thanks __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/thaiger77 http://www.pxracing.com

03-19-2002, 12:04 PM	#2
yenpit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	rubber bushings are the same. axle flanges should both be 6-bolt, if ur diff came out of an S14. measure from the center of the forward mount holes to the front face of the d/s (driveshaft) flange. this is where the prob mightbe (pinion snout length). if that measurement is different, then u either need a 5spd LSD d/s OR have your stock one modified. the difference will be over an inch, so u don't have to measure exactly <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> my diff came out of a J30 with ABS, my car did NOT have ABS. the sensor is in the pinion snout, and the snout is longer. this means i need a d/s or shorten mine.......haven't done it yet <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> hope this helps! __________________ '98 240SX 5spd[br]http://www.speedwisemotorsports.com

03-20-2002, 02:31 PM	#3
AJ Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 793 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yenpit, check ur messages.. i left u one. it was basicaly asking about your experiences with ur lsd.  So you never shortened your drive shaft? and have no problems?  was the different gear ratio THAT different or hardly noticable?..  did you have someone do it? did you do it yourself? etc. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> thanks man __________________ __________ 96 s14 300zx lsd zeal b2's

03-20-2002, 03:40 PM	#4
yenpit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AJ, see "message" also! anyone else *NOT* getting notified of "new messages" ?? the system didn't let me know of yours, AJ <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'> i haven't installed it yet, but i'l prob end up havin a machine shop shorten my stock shaft. its gotta be correct length, otherwise u will over-extend it OR bind it up <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> . i'll post install, but prob not for a while yet! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> __________________ '98 240SX 5spd[br]http://www.speedwisemotorsports.com