S14 and 180sx VLSD

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I've searched but I can't find info on my specific combo. I've got access to a 180sx vlsd. I currently am running an open diff in my S14. Is my only option to swap diff assemblys and get 5 bolt axles? Or can I swap diff internals and keep the 6 bolt axles?

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Well I think I found my answer. Swap rear covers and get 5 bolt axles. Now I just need to find out if it has the shorter gear ratio or not.

[sr240mike]

I have the same question. I've got a vlsd from a ca18det and someone with a s14 wants to buy it. I told him it might work if he swapped the rear covers and his car had the 6 botl axles. Is this right?

[Dousan_PG]

are both LSDs 6 bolt?
if so SWAP COVERS
thats all

i have s13 lsd on my s14
both my LSDs were non abs (minus output shafts, they were abs, but doesnt matter, same lenght as non-abs)
my s14 was abs but everything bolts in perfectly fine.



rounding up
s13 pumpkin fits perfect on s14

and imo, its better
2 less bushings.

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Well here's what I've gathered:
I'm going from S14 open diff w/ 6-bolt output flanges to 180sx VLSD w/ 5-bolt flange.
I need:
-5-bolt axles to match up to the 180sx VLSD output flanges
-two shorter bolts for mounting the front of the 180sx VLSD in the S14. (Is this really necessary?)
I need to swap:
-S14 rear cover onto the 180sx VLSD.

That's it.

If this is not correct please reply.

[SauN]

Well here's what I've gathered:
I'm going from S14 open diff w/ 6-bolt output flanges to 180sx VLSD w/ 5-bolt flange.
I need:
-5-bolt axles to match up to the 180sx VLSD output flanges
-two shorter bolts for mounting the front of the 180sx VLSD in the S14. (Is this really necessary?)
I need to swap:
-S14 rear cover onto the 180sx VLSD.

That's it.

If this is not correct please reply.

You should be fine. I've been running with the same bolts and the washers and have been fine for the past year. Everything still fits fine.

[dct223]

this is my opinion... sell the 180sx vlsd... buy a s14 vlsd and just swap pumpkins.. no headache on swapping diff coveres, sourcing 93 j30 5bolt axles etc etc etc

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The axles are included in the deal. swapping rear covers shouldn't be hard. Should be a lot easier than selling the 180sx vlsd and then hunting for an s14 vlsd. I think that would be more of a headache.

[Dousan_PG]

ugh
you can get 180sx lsds with 6 bolt
just look harder
try garageworksltd.com
they have used lsds (2 way and vlsd) 5 and 6 bolt