[diff question] is it possible....

Red325i · #1 (**permalink**) 02-28-2005, 08:26 AM

...is it possible to change the output flanges or the axle flanges on a differential? i see the part numbers but i would like to know if it is actually possible and if it is time consuming. thanks in advance.

vfr-rich · #2 (**permalink**) 02-28-2005, 02:16 PM

Output flanges are easy, pry the off ans slip the new ones on. Input flange is a little trickier.

bigmansm · #3 (**permalink**) 02-28-2005, 06:46 PM

Where did u find the part number for that?
I have heard of people changing the lock up on their diff themselves. I dont really understand the differential components(in terms of LSD or % lockup)

TheWiseGuy · #4 (**permalink**) 03-04-2005, 10:02 PM

IMO I would not try to do this if you have never built a diff before. At a minimum call Dan @ Diffsonline.com 781-983-2944 he is a very nice and helpful guy, if you ask.

Matthew C Smith · #5 (**permalink**) 03-05-2005, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Red325i

...is it possible to change the output flanges or the axle flanges on a differential? i see the part numbers but i would like to know if it is actually possible and if it is time consuming. thanks in advance.

This should give you a good idea of what's involved. You may not need to remove the differential from the car.

http://home.comcast.net/~matthew.c.s...afts/index.htm

deep throat · #6 (**permalink**) 03-05-2005, 08:41 AM

IMO changing the axle flanges would be easier since u can work with them easier than working with the differential...u'll have to take out the diff housing from its place if u want to change the output flanges! then u'll have to feed in the diff oil again!
i donno if i'm completely correct, but i'd do the axles for these reasons