j30 vlsd

[get_up_mark]

i searched for the answer to my question all over this forum and im still not sure of the answer. i have a an s14 se model. problem is no abs so i dont have a vlsd. my local junk yard has a j30 vlsd with side shafts. do i need to side shafts of will the ones from my open dif bolt up perfectly. i know about the abs sensor that doesnt pose a problem to me i just need to know what exactly i need for the j30vlsd to work on my 98 se (5 lug)

[574-240sx]

Ok first off you need the output flanges and the axels if they are the 5 bolt pattern. If they are the 2x3 bolt pattern you can use your stock axels. Most people say, the drive shaft slops up the extra length of the added ABS sensor. Most of the time the extra length is pushed in to the trans, many times wearing out the rear main seal early. You may want to track down a ABS driveshaft for the future. It should bolt right in but you may have to switch rear covers, I don't have any idea on the S14.

[Dattebayo]

It will bolt right up to the S14 directly.

But only if it is a 94-96 J30, if another year then you need the axles from that J30.

Look for this pattern if you want the direct bolt-on:

[skydragoness]

It will bolt right up to the S14 directly.

But only if it is a 94-96 J30, if another year then you need the axles from that J30.

Look for this pattern if you want the direct bolt-on:

Oo! I'm looking for a J30 vlsd? What's the criteria for the s13? (mine has no abs/no hicas.

[Dattebayo]

You need a S13 ABS driveshaft and swap the cover from your S13's open diff onto the J30 vlsd. Dont forget to order a nissan differential gasket and to change the diffy oil.

You need 1 1/3 quarts of oil (1.5 liters).

FSM asks for API GL5*2 - 75W-90 gear oil

[c-rad]

You need a S13 ABS driveshaft and swap the cover from your S13's open diff onto the J30 vlsd. Dont forget to order a nissan differential gasket and to change the diffy oil.

You need 1 1/3 quarts of oil (1.5 liters).

FSM asks for API GL5*2 - 75W-90 gear oil

And the thickass washers to act as spacers for the mounting holes!

[Dattebayo]

Oh yeah you also need the two mounting bolts from the J30 as well. The S13 bolts are too short. Very important.

C-rad, thanks for catching that one for me.

[get_up_mark]

so i dont need output flanges or axels for my 98 se? right it just puts up using the stock output flanges.

[DammitBobby]

I am doing a J30 Swap this weekend from a 96 J30 on a S13. I will let you know if the driveshaft will work. I also ordered the bolts and washers from Nissan. Only thing I forgot to get a rear cover gasket! If my driveshaft won`t work I am going to order a 240sx one piece aluminum drive shaft.