LSD jumpy as hell

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Ghut300zx
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why is it then when ever my wheels break away from the pavement from a dead start my whole car feels like it going to fall apart?

Is this typical for z32 diffs?


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Wheel bounce. Has nothing to do with differential. Yes, it is common. Most people upgrade their suspension bushings and that helps.

Ghut300zx
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what about different tires?

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Ace2cool
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Unless you change them out for sh*tty bald a** dry rotted tires, no. Those are the only tires that will not give you wheel spin, because they won't catch enough traction to bounce.

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Worn shocks is usually the most common issue, as well as dilapidated subframe bushings can also contribute to the issue.

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And differential bushings.

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as already stated wheel hop is an affect of somethign suspension related... worn out bushin worn shocks etc. also on another note with a good working lsd on even pavement you should be able to to a burnout and stay straight if your suspension is set up nicely with both sides beign equal...


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