Carbonetic Carbon LSD install.

[StricNyne]

Ok, i am looking to install my carbonetic lsd finally and i got a couple questions. I am a fairly competent mechanic, i have done a couple motor swaps and other small projects, and i have a garage with a ton of tools as my disposal to do this LSD install. I was told a couple things but i want to get some thing firm, first off i was told i need to shim the diff prior to install than from other people i was told it drops right in just get the shims and make sure i reinsert them back in the orignal places. basically i want to know is it a drop in affair or do i need to do some crazy s*** to get it in. i also know my differential is very oily so i assume i have a small leak too, that i want to fix, can i just use maximum rtv when i reseal it ? I did research, and i dont mind kicking out the dough to get it done, but it seems soo simple that i could knock it out in a afternoon and do my sub frame spacers in the same evening. Any input ? or any in NJ with exp wanna give a hand, i will feed them and supply the beers !!

[ILoveMyRHS13]

The differential didn't come with shims? Most of them do.

As for your leak, using quite a bit of 1 Minute RTV all around the ring will seal the diff quite nicely.

I would recommend putting Loc Tite on the ring and pinion bolts... You don't want those coming out like one of mine did. :X

[StricNyne]

I was told same thing about locktite I think im gonna do it my self when my stance diff brushing come in

[eidk]

If you like nissan has a grey RTV they carry at the dealership. I get it form work and let me tell you this stuff is wonderful. No idea how much it costs though.

[OutToWinPAHC]

Yeah you want it to be properly shimmed and be picky on getting the backlash correct. I got a price from Roots Factory for a Carbonetics installed in a spare housing... Price was like 150 for the install, not bad for peace of mind.