240SX stub shafts. Different for VLSD? - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

the mike · 01-10-2006, 02:05 PM

So I installed the VLSD I have had sitting around for a couple of months(finally). Obviously not a terribly hard install, but I did run into an interresting little, we'll say dilemma.

The stock open diff stubshafts are held in with rings in the actual spider gears. Are the stubs on the VLSD floating? There is no method of positive retention that I can see. Also it looks like the VLSD one for the right side MIGHT need to be a bit shorter.

Any ideas anyone(Ivan...?)? I am going to button it all up anyway, just to see what happens, but I would like a solid answer if anyone has one.

Thanks in advance,

mike

moorefire · 01-10-2006, 05:29 PM

I've heard the VLSD shafts dont work because they're tool long and the snap ring groove is too shallow, but they can be machined to the proper size.

and yes, the vlsd shafts are different lengths

the mike · 01-10-2006, 05:33 PM

I noticed that the nonVLSD stub shafts are also different lengths as well. Guess I should look for some VLSD stubs now.
(or weld the stocker

)

96s14 · 01-10-2006, 06:01 PM

yea you have to get the vlsd sideshafts

**auk113** · 01-10-2006, 06:15 PM

you have to look for the proper vlsd sideshaft, vlsd from 300zx, j30, s14, all have different output shafts, you have to mach it properly

the mike · 01-10-2006, 06:36 PM

Looks like I am welding the diff then, just because it is already out and easier than tracking down the original vehicle on this 5th hand LSD. And it's not my daily diver.

**auk113** · 01-10-2006, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the mike

I am welding the diff then

exelent

the mike · 01-10-2006, 10:34 PM

I have heard some stories about the tail coming around in the rain, but the ABS still works and I have been sliding various POS' around in foul weather for years.

Anyone know of a write up on the best way to weld the spiders?

01-10-2006, 02:05 PM	#1
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	240SX stub shafts. Different for VLSD? So I installed the VLSD I have had sitting around for a couple of months(finally). Obviously not a terribly hard install, but I did run into an interresting little, we'll say dilemma. The stock open diff stubshafts are held in with rings in the actual spider gears. Are the stubs on the VLSD floating? There is no method of positive retention that I can see. Also it looks like the VLSD one for the right side MIGHT need to be a bit shorter. Any ideas anyone(Ivan...?)? I am going to button it all up anyway, just to see what happens, but I would like a solid answer if anyone has one. Thanks in advance, mike __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

01-10-2006, 05:29 PM	#2
moorefire Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: easton, pa Member #241 My Ride: MS13 - V35 iTrader: (0)	I've heard the VLSD shafts dont work because they're tool long and the snap ring groove is too shallow, but they can be machined to the proper size. and yes, the vlsd shafts are different lengths __________________ -Will

01-10-2006, 05:33 PM	#3
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	I noticed that the nonVLSD stub shafts are also different lengths as well. Guess I should look for some VLSD stubs now. (or weld the stocker ) __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

01-10-2006, 06:01 PM	#4
96s14 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yardley, PA Member #1066 My Ride: KA24DET 240sx and BAMF Pathfinder iTrader: (0)	yea you have to get the vlsd sideshafts __________________ 2005 Acura TL 6sp 1996 KA-T: Sold 1997 Pathfinder: Sold

01-10-2006, 06:15 PM	#5
auk113 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Feastervilly/NE Philly Member #89 iTrader: (1)	you have to look for the proper vlsd sideshaft, vlsd from 300zx, j30, s14, all have different output shafts, you have to mach it properly __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-10-2006, 06:36 PM	#6
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Looks like I am welding the diff then, just because it is already out and easier than tracking down the original vehicle on this 5th hand LSD. And it's not my daily diver. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

01-10-2006, 10:34 PM	#8
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	I have heard some stories about the tail coming around in the rain, but the ABS still works and I have been sliding various POS' around in foul weather for years. Anyone know of a write up on the best way to weld the spiders? __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

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