Question about ABS 5bolt VLSD

[S14SwimShark105]

I recently bought a 5 bolt ABS VLSD from a member on here. It looks like the pumpkin is from a S14 but I could be wrong. I currently have an open diff in my 1996 ABS 240sx which has 6bolts. I was wondering is there any way that I can put this vlsd in my car? What parts would I need to make it work? Thanks


http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p228/cornloaf/DSC01843.jpg

[WildAsDaTaliban]

you need 5 bolt axles to make it work.

[240sxScores]

Yea all you should need are the 5 bolt axles.

[S14SwimShark105]

Since I have a spare open diff that is 6bolt, can I take the open diff 6bolt axle and put it into the abs vlsd? Where can I find 5 bolt axles at?

[WildAsDaTaliban]

you can get the axles from a 240 with 5 bolt axles or from some other cars like infiniti or something. i have the vlsd from a 180sx and i had to swap the axles because it's 5 bolt.

[projectRDM]

That's a Z32 NA diff, early model. You'll notice the ABS rings on the output shafts, the Z32 uses a 4channel ABS system. S13/S14/J30 uses a 3channel and would have the wheel skid sensor on the front snout. Since it's the Z32 unit you'll need early J30 axles (92-94) and they're a tight fit, the added length from the ABS rings is just over a half inch per side and that will compress the axle that much more. The better option is to get a pair of 6bolt VLSD output shafts and swap those in, that way you can keep your existing axles and have no tolerance problems.

[Ragnarok043]

Since I have a spare open diff that is 6bolt, can I take the open diff 6bolt axle and put it into the abs vlsd? Where can I find 5 bolt axles at?

nope, you cant swap an open diff output shaft into VLSD. you cant either get JDM 180SX/J30 5 bolt axle or 6 bolt VLSD output shaft.

heres a pretty write up about swapping VLSD
LSD Swap (http://importnut.net/lsdswap.htm)

[S14SwimShark105]

thanks for everyone for the info! :D most likely i'll sell the diff and just get a direct swap one into the s14

[japslapsilvia]

im using the same diff in my s-13 with J-30 axles, and as russ mentioned, they are a "tight" fit, but i havnt noticed any issues with it.