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Post Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:19 pm

how can you tell a limited slip diff.
when the tag is to corroded to see an S.
and the diff is'nt on the car.

is there a way to tell by turning the diff by hand.
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Post Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:24 pm

yeah, if you turn the diff by hand.. obviously with the vehicle on a lift or something...
if only ONE of the wheels turn. then its not a limited slip diff..

if both wheels turn,. then my friend, you are lucky,then youhave a limited slip diff..

i want a limited slip diff!!!
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Post Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:07 am

close but not 100% right. if both wheels turn in the same direction then u have an lsd if only 1 turns or they turn in opposite directions u have an open diff or single spinner. this may be a bit difficult with the diff out of the car hold the input drive then turn one drive shaft mounting point and observe the other side.
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Post Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:42 pm

if the diffs out and it aint a lsd, weld it.

sorted.
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Post Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:25 pm

whats meant by welding it? what do you weld? :?
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Post Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:38 pm

fuzzy wrote:whats meant by welding it? what do you weld? :?
You weld together all the bits that allow the wheels to turn at different speeds when cornering. Not really ideal for road use - fun, but not ideal.

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Post Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:40 pm

spin the fooker up the road winkeye
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Post Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:12 pm

jmc330i wrote:
fuzzy wrote:whats meant by welding it? what do you weld? :?
You weld together all the bits that allow the wheels to turn at different speeds when cornering. Not really ideal for road use - fun, but not ideal.

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lol almost undrivable on the road.. i certainly wouldnt be brave enough! great for drifting though
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Post Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:17 pm

dazleeds wrote:spin the fooker up the road winkeye

yeah nice rolling burnout up the road! see if you leave one black line or 2 steaming ones
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Post Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:33 pm

welded diffs are easy to drive with day to day. so long as u done mind onlookers frowning as ur car makes skidding and skuffing noises at like 2mph when turning lol :)

as jmc330i has shown in that lovely pic u simply weld the sun and planet gears together and you can weld em to the cage if you like aswell but not required.

As mentioned great for drifting, if u like sideways ul love a welder!!!! :D
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