L.s.d

30psi · #1 14-02-2007, 08:28

The shimming thing doesn't have any impact on how the LSD works, it actually means the teeth of the pinion wheels bind together extra tight. Not good for wear and also the effect isn't smooth, its 'bumpy'.

Conkers · #2 14-02-2007, 20:32

If you are on a budget and dont want to spend the value of your car on a new rear diff, I did read somewhere that a kingcab diff is plate type, as opposed to viscous, and a better performer for all but driving to the shops.
Be careful to do your homework though and find the one with the right size crownwheel bolts, I think there are two types, 10mm and 12mm... but if you get the right diff then its supposed to be an easy swap and 500 quid cheaper than a "proper" plate type diff.
We have done the scandinavian thing, and welded up the sun and planet gears, haven't done any miles on it yet as the car is still being built... but I have heard of drifters with S12's running welded diffs without any problems, although they can be a b@stard when driving slow, turning tightly and generally around town.

Welding the diff is easy enough and if you have the kit, it is free..... and IMO 100% better for drifting than a poncy viscous diff.

Conkers

30psi · #3 15-02-2007, 08:40

The Kindcab diff won't work, its a live axle for a start.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conkers

100% better for drifting than a poncy viscous diff.

Conkers

No one here has mentioned fitting the S13 LSD for drifting though. The obvious choice is welding it. Only one S12 owner here is focused on drifting, but for the remainder the S13 diff is a good solution to the irritating issues of having an open diff.

Conkers · #4 15-02-2007, 09:48

I said kingcab rear DIFF, not kingcab rear AXLE... read it again, and what sort of muppet do you think I am.

EDIT: No need for that sort of response to a misunderstanding. Please reply to threads politely. Thanks. RichardK.

Qualifications and proof of non-muppetness: www.racing-green.com

Conkers.

30psi · #5 15-02-2007, 09:56

Wow, you're a bit rude.

Is the kingcab diff an R200 then?

30psi · #6 15-02-2007, 10:17

Quick google found this

'The Xterra and Titan get the D44, Frontier gets the D44 or C200, Armada gets the R230, Pathfinder gets the R200'

Pathfinder

Not seen one of these in the scrapper, and I doubt there gonna be cheap.

An S15 diff or an R200 skyline diff will work, Japandyno flogs these on ebay, sometimes they go cheap.

Conkers · #7 15-02-2007, 10:52

I don't think any of those look much like a kingcab!

I haven't any experience of using a kingcab diff (just the guts), but I know I have read about it on the net and seen pictures.
Not all kingcab diffs will do the job though, but if I really wanted one, I am sure I could find the info and a diff without too much trouble.

Conkers.

ps.. didn't mean to come accross as rude, I just don't tolerate pillocks very well this time of the morning.