300zx VLSD

[Nismo775]

90-96 300zx N/A vlsd with axles.

is it a direct fit?

also it doesn't have a cover on the vlsd. should i use my stock one on my open diff.?

you can flame me all you wwant i know this has been covered before but im not getting the clear answer cuz they say something about the j30 axles. . this dude is selling it and i need to know before some one else buys it.

so those who flame im expecting it and for those who answer my question..thanks for your help
Modified by Nismo775 at 3:08 AM 6/29/2009

[240tunerguy]

if im not mistaken you can use the vlsd from the non turbo z32, but since you have a s13, it has six bolt axles, you will have to use the axles from a j30 with the five bolt axles.

[Nismo775]

So im not able to use the 300zx half shafts? The shafts on this are 5 star. its the complete kit. 300zx non turbo lsd(its a 93 to be exact) with the axles. all for $125

[95Gstman]

That is a good price for that setup as long as it works. I actually have that exact setup in my s13. You can make it work but it is quite a bit of work.

[Nismo775]

alright. i'll be doin it on my own and have not done this yet but i just want to get things clear that this LSD(93 300zx n/a) with the 300zx axles will work. thanks Gstman.

and whats going to be the "little bit of work" that you said?

[rustest86]

just did this swap like 2months ago.you need:1. n/a 300zx diff2. 92 to early 94 j30 axles "5 bolt ones" late 94 and up use 6 bolt3. longer bolts and thick washers for the front 2 bolts.

the 300zx axles are too long and WILL NOT work!!! i bought reman axles and turned the z ones in for the core. if going into an s14 you can use the diff cover from the z, if going into an s13 reuse your old cover from you stock diff.

other than that it bolts in.

also i have never seen a usdm 240sx that had 5 bolt axles stock. if its got 5 bolt axles it prob had an lsd swaped in already.
Modified by rustest86 at 1:47 PM 6/29/2009

[Nismo775]

thanks. thats the answer i wanted.

are you satisfied with your 300zx lsd???

now just need to find the j30 axles

[SirSilvia]

So im not able to use the 300zx half shafts? The shafts on this are 5 star. its the complete kit. 300zx non turbo lsd(its a 93 to be exact) with the axles. all for $125

The 300zx axles are too long. I am still working on my setup, 300zx diff and j30 axles. I've got a s13 and if I remember correctly the s13 and s14 have the same diff cover and yeah, you'll need to use the stock ones. Might be a good idea to upgrade you bushings back there. I'm getting these (at the bottom) http://www.splparts.com/main4/...t.htm

[Nismo775]

good idea lol.

but damn i need those j30 axles

[rustest86]

YES!!!! it was almost as good of an upgrade as the SR. it made it a totaly different driving experience. more power and speed through turns, if your into driffting it makes it almost as natural as turning, the main thing though, for me, is being able to lanch at way higher rpms without spinning.

like i said i ordered j30 axles from advanced auto and gave them the z ones for the cores.

[Nismo775]

so how much did u end up paying at the end after giving them the z axles as a core?

[rustest86]

around $150 and i wouldnt worry about upgrading any bushings unless there wore out. toooo much of a pain in the a$$ for very little gain, trust me
Modified by rustest86 at 3:24 PM 6/29/2009

[SirSilvia]

around $150 and i would worry about upgrading any bushings unless there wore out. toooo much of a pain in the a$$ for very little gain, trust me

True, but I think on my 20+ year old car at least lol

[rustest86]

man, mines a 93 with over 200k on the chassis, so your not telling me anything i dont already know. and i did a whole kit for the whole car, because i thought it would handle better. it does help a little, mainly rides rougher, but it doesnt justify the work involved, and i WILL NEVER do that again unless there worn out, never. i just got a 89, and will change one bushing at a time as they get worn out.

[Nismo775]

same here. my car is a 92 and has 110,XXX miles. I cant seem to find a site that has the picture of the j30 axles. i need it so ican go to my local autoparts store and price match it lol. and at the same time get my friends discount that works their!.

[rustest86]

just tell you buddy to get you a price on axles for an 93 j30 and youll be good to go and as far as that price that was because i knew someone there.

also with only 110,000 you dont need new bushings unless there falling apart on something like that.

[Nismo775]

lol they want 135 dollars per axle at my local autoparts store! thats a grip of cash for each one. plus a core charge of 95 dollars!. i ment to put 210XXX miles my bad. i wish my car had 110.

[locoluna825]

ok i got a question now XD if your using the axles of a j30 what kind of diff does it have couldn't you just save the trouble of swapping parts from two different cars and just get the whole rear end out of a j30, it has a LSD to doesn't it?

[rustest86]

yes you can use the diff from a j30 the only difference is the gear ratio. same install as the 300zx diff though.

us 240sx- 4.08:1n/a 300zx-4.08:1us j30- 3.96:1

its a taller ratio but you prob never notice.

[rustest86]

thats quite steep for axles have you tried calling junk yards and other parts houses?

[locoluna825]

LOL i got a junk yeard here and its full of j30's 20s's and altimas hahahahhaa

[rustest86]

well you got the hookup then but i would expect that in cali

[locoluna825]

yes you can use the diff from a j30 the only difference is the gear ratio. same install as the 300zx diff though.

us 240sx- 4.08:1n/a 300zx-4.08:1us j30- 3.96:1

its a taller ratio but you prob never notice.

wait so the 300zx and the 240sx have the same gear ratio's, then why would you swap them? for the LSD? so this swap is ideal for 240's with open diff's right? because if you had a 240 with a LSD it would be the same thing as an the 300zx diff...? right? im confused...

[rustest86]

yea it ideal because of the same ratio as there are no changes with the speedometer. yes the only difference between a stock 240sx lsd and the 300zx lsd are the axles. 6 bolt to 5 bolt. the 5 bolt axles are stronger and will handle more hp.

but yea the only reason to swap is to replace an open diff with an lsd

also all j30 diffs have a slightly longer snout, about half an inch, which there should be enough play with the driveshaft to make it fit, and late 94 and up j30's use 6 bolt axles so a direct bolt in other than diff cover going into an s13

[240tunerguy]

i cannot find for the life of me a j30 with the six bolt axles, i guess im gonna have to go 5 bolt. the j30 axles that are 5 bolt are a direct fit into the s13 right? that would be much better for the beefier axles

[Nismo775]

where did u find the 5 star j30 axles?

i cant find them anywhere. google ive searched and nothing

unless im typing in the wrong thing and not finding any

let me know please

[240tunerguy]

ive been searching online to help you but i am finding nothing but new that go for 100-150 each. i know your strapped for cash, i found some at the local junk yard over here in chicago, that would probably be your best bet and cheapest, even if you have to pull them out yourself.

[SirSilvia]

where did u find the 5 star j30 axles?

i cant find them anywhere. google ive searched and nothing

unless im typing in the wrong thing and not finding any

let me know please

I can check my local yard and see if they have any j30's

[SirSilvia]

what about the infiniti I30's? they're rear wheel drive, anyone know if they work?

[Nismo775]

I would appreciate it big time, but i wouldn't want you to go out of your way.

Also the dude is selling the front hubs for 40. is that a steal?

no rears but in the near future i would deff. like to go 5 lug