Sacramento area: anyone install a 1.5/2-way LSD before?

[TurDz]

I'm getting one on Friday, and if anyone could help me out with it, I'll treat you to a cheap meal...lol.

But seriously, if someone could help me out, let me know. Thanks.

[nvstyles]

ive done it...but it was my first time doing it too and its not all that hard really, just a lot of toruqing...

[TurDz]

Does this install look familiar to the way you installed yours?

Did you have to measure/adjust your backlash? thanks

[nvstyles]

i didnt but i should have...but its all fine now...if u need help just pm me or something

[!Zar!]

Does this install look familiar to the way you installed yours?

Did you have to measure/adjust your backlash? thanks
Yes you do/should.

By not setting backlash, you subject you diff to premature wear, and possible damage to your motor. Not to mention more time removing the diff and reinstalling it.

Because if your backlash is too tight then it will stress the diff with excess heat, and also strain your motor more.

If your backlash is too loose then your diff will wear faster and in extreme cases your diff could skip teeth under stress and that will round off both the ring and pinion gear. leaving metal to float around you diff and potentialy jam inbetween the ring and pinion gear.

If that happens then your rear WILL lock up; not a happy sight if your on the freeway and your rear end locks up.

So I suggest taking your pumpkin and diff to a shop and have a pro check and set backlash. I mean it is your car and it will save you money in the long run.

[TurDz]

I trust myself to take it slow and do it the right way. As long as I have a pumpkin to work on, I wouldn't mind working on it throughout a whole week for a little bit at a time.


I will eventually find the correct way to install this myself, and be as anal as possible since that's the way I am.

I'm just hoping I don't need any shims/spacers because its a NISMO diff.