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Shortening standard diff PICS ADDED
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 8:13 pm
by (AUST)Mod
who can perform this modification in perth for me and how much will it cost? iam only needing it done so i dont have to pump up my guards to fit 15x7 rubber behind. the rims fit it, but will foul the lip if we hit a bump

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:23 pm
by Sammy
that alot of effort just for a rim ... i'd be comverting to commodore axles and brakes personally, then the commodore offset should sit the wheel in further
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:05 pm
by Trev
Or try a Volvo diff, same stud pattern

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Trev

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:57 am
by MINT62
an LJ torana diff will do the trick also
it'll give you the clearance you need
just change the mounting brackets
to accomadate the leafspring rear
a little bit of grinding/welding invoved
Regards Stingray
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:26 am
by Blacky
Either of those options will be a lot cheaper than having a diff shortened Austmod , the Volvo diff will give you rear disc brakes as well.
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:06 pm
by (AUST)Mod
the hr disc front end i have just got put in has deadly brakes, and only needs a toe tap to stop the car with alot of force, so i dont really mind if the rear brakes are still drums onthe new rear end. can anybody give me some pro/cons for each diff? thanks
Andrew
ps hoping to get this done soon so i can come to the cruze on the 18th with nice wheels not crappy whitewalls:)
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 2:11 pm
by Trev
I like crappy whilte walls

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 3:31 pm
by (AUST)Mod
american racing hopsters>white walls:)
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 3:37 pm
by smooth
Hey! lay off the white walls. White walls are cool....
Maybe not if you are getting them from the sidewall scrapping but
Maybe some red bands?
I'm just starting to put together a website for Tyre Banding.
www.tyrebands.com.au (Nothing much there as yet) 'cept for an image of the set I did for the sons van last week before he headed off to the Van Nationals in Brisbane.
Regards, Smooth

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:22 pm
by mrs ratbox
i would say the LC/LJ option but this will narrow yor track by 1 1/2" each side which is considerable so you will have to check how much room you have on the inside
Hey smooth what's the go with these white walls you speak of are they the cut in painted type?
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:54 pm
by (AUST)Mod
anyone in wa have a shortened diff ready to bolt in? or know of one? i want to get this car with its new wheels int he next 2 weeks

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:16 pm
by Devilrod
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:38 pm
by Blacky
Grab the Quokka, find a torry diff and get the grinder fired up mate, you could get it ready to fit in a night.

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:12 pm
by acotters
Ajax Wheels in Melbourne can modify the rims....
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:25 am
by smooth
ratbox wrote:
Hey smooth what's the go with these white walls you speak of are they the cut in painted type?
I'll start another
thread
Regards, Smooth
