97-01 Q45 Differential install

[warren1205]

i"m in a bit of a information jam. I just purchased the following items from a 97 q45

complete rear diff (carrier)
driver side axle
complete spindles (hubs, brakes, hub, ect)

Now, as i'm getting ready to do the install, I just noticed that these are 5 bolt shafts. Not a big deal since these are more common. But, now i'm lost as to what axles to use. I was following a q45 install thread, but they are using the q45 91-96 and i'm using a 97. I can exchange this for a 91, but there is a reason why i want to use the 97 (3.69 final drive) Any chance in some advice? thank you very much

a common q45 install thread uses driver side tt z32 and q45, but those are six bolt pattern output shafts. I need 5 bolt.

My next question is I'm running a 2jzgte with r154 trans. going to be tuned at 700whp as soon as i do this install along with z32 brakes, will these hold up? not planning to see any drift or quarter mile. a few track runs at willow springs

[robunicu]

im in the same boat as you buddy.. i have a 2001 q45 parts car and i started puling the rear to c if i can fit it on the 240.. didnt get a chance to pull it all out but was wondering the same thing.. also how about the bearing w hub and all.. will that fit on the s14? just wondering what i need to get this to work... also using the engine off the q45 in the s14... should be fun..

[warren1205]

bearing, hub and hardware is okay. I guess i'll just buy a z32 TT left axle and have the 6 bolt switched to a 5 bolt. I don't think if should be a big deal. Did you have a chance to measure the carrier from output shaft to the other side? is it the same size as a 91-96? I noticed it has the abs sensors on ours and not on the older unit. But, from the pics it seems to look like the same size.

[robunicu]

i still didnt get a chance to take it all out.. will do that on sunday and will take some pics of everything.. and post it on here for future reference... so what all will we be able to swap over to the s chassie?

[robunicu]

Any updates on this?

[davisboy44]

i did the same thing but i just went ahead and had them pull another q45 diff... on the 90 to 96 diffs does it matter if it has traction control or do you have you use the diff without tc?