q45 vlsd swap

[fosterchild]

im new on this site, although ive been on here many times since i purchased my first 240. (i love it and will always own on from this day forth) anyway, my question is, ive read a thread on this site about being able to swap a q45 vlsd for my stock open diff, i know it wont just bolt in, but i was wondering if i would be able to swap the internals into my stock housing? im thinking this would save me some $$$. anyone have any info? it would be greatly appreciated!! i already have the q45 diff and an extra stock open diff. help me!!

[pmkls2]

as long as the axle bolt pattern is the same it should bolt right in. the front is a little longer due to the abs speed sensor but ive been told it will fit but the driveshaft is a little tight is all

[fosterchild]

it doesn't. i has a six bolt star pattern, not the three sets of two. i figured id have to change them, is that difficult?

[fosterchild]

bump

[pmkls2]

in that case you have to have the output shafts from a vlsd with the correct bolt pattern or the axles from a jdm car that also use the star pattern. you could swap the internals but i wouldnt recommend it if you dont have the tools to properly setup a rearend

[fosterchild]

thanks.