LSD swap help...please read!!!!

[Tx-Sx-FS]

i recently won a 1994 J30 LSD of ebay, but i own a 1989 240sx...i know the output shafts are different bolt patterns on the J30, but why cant i just swap my old shafts into the LSD?? If i cant, then will the newer like 95+ J30 output shafts fit into the 94 model LSD? since the 95+ have the same bolt pattern as my 240sx...let me know please..thanks

[crzycav86]

Yes.

You can also buy the output shafts from the vlsd 240sx...

[Hijacker]

the V LSDs use a special length output shaft to engage into the viscous coupler. The open diff shafts are too short to reach it. That's why you can't use your stock stubbies.

There are a few remedies for this. You can buy a set of 240 stub shafts. All R200Vs use the same style output shaft, the flange is what is different among the model lines. All CA powered S13s in Japan used the 6 bolt pattern, as do all model years of the 240. If you have SR S13 or J30 stubbies, you can get a set of J30 axles or SR S13 axles. If you go that route, you will get a more stout axle than the stock 240 axle.

Be warned, if you decide to buy a new set of stub axles from Nissan, be prepared to pay a good $280. It's also next to impossible to get them out of a junkyard because most yards prefer to sell the stubs with the diff itself.

I got lucky and found a set of CA axles and stubs on eBay for $66. Not only were they the proper V LSD outputs, but I also have an extra set of axles in case one of mine ever go out.

[Tx-Sx-FS]

hey, why not sale me your extra set of axles so i can get my LSD on the road..ill pay...hmm...say 75 shipped? or more if needed...from greyhound? they deliver real cheap!! let me know man. thanks
Modified by Tx-Sx-FS at 4:16 AM 10/6/2004

[Hijacker]

wouldn't do you any good. i took the stubs off to use in my differential.

[Fenvy]

from what I remember, you can also use the axle from j30 or z32...?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...=WDVW

[Hijacker]

from what I remember, you can also use the axle from j30 or z32...?

you can get a set of J30 axles

You can't use the Z32 axles. They're the wrong size

[Fenvy]

wrong size? so you mean z32 are not star shaped? or it is star shaped but simply won't bolt on?

[Hijacker]

I think the axles themselves are too long. Haven't taken a measuring tape to them yet though.