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LSD Swap Internals

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Just to make sure I don't miss anything, the only component out of a 3.7 LSD needed to convert an open 3.9 diff is the LSD Carrier, right?

 

Also, is it always necessary to grind out the 3.9 housing to fit?

 

Thanks,

- Noah

yes and no. YES All you need out of the LSD is the chunk... the carrier.

No it is not always necessary to grind... but it helps....

No it is not always necessary to grind... but it helps....

 

You'll have a real hard time squeezing it in there if you don't grind it.

yes and no. YES All you need out of the LSD is the chunk... the carrier.

No it is not always necessary to grind... but it helps....

 

And besides, it's fun to throw sparks with power tools!

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Will a dremel tool work to remove the excess housing material? If I don't have an LSD housing handy for comparison, will it be apparent where to grind out?

 

Can I remove my rear differential w/out removing both axles?

Will a dremel tool work to remove the excess housing material? If I don't have an LSD housing handy for comparison, will it be apparent where to grind out?

There's pics somewhere of where you have to grind. Basically the bottom left side if looking at the back.

 

Can I remove my rear differential w/out removing both axles?

 

Nope, the axles have to come off. You have to pull the stub axles to get the innards out.

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