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turkeysneck
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Post Sun Nov 10, 2013 8:11 pm

Is it possible to swap the crown wheel and pinion from and open diff to a Limited slip diff.
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Post Sun Nov 10, 2013 8:22 pm

Yes but you will have to get the mash and back lash set up again with shims
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Post Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:51 pm

Of course, I just want to know if the components are able to be swapped over.
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Post Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:00 pm

Whilst you're at it, it'd be a good idea to check the plates on the diff itself, maybe even changing the ramps out for something more aggressive for better lockup :)
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