Diff rebuild parts advice

[sapote]

176k!
There must be a lot of play in the driveshafts..

The short shaft has much plays but the long shaft has almost none.
The plays is not the result of old worn clutches. It's set by the dimension of the splined shaft (the core of the clutch pack) sandwiched between the side-gear and the viscous pump.

[ac427]

The short shaft has much plays but the long shaft has almost none.
The plays is not the result of old worn clutches. It's set by the dimension of the splined shaft (the core of the clutch pack) sandwiched between the side-gear and the viscous pump.

Thanks, I am aware of the construction of the diff. My point is any diff that has done 176k miles without a rebuild, will need a complete overhaul.

[maupineda]

The short shaft has much plays but the long shaft has almost none.
The plays is not the result of old worn clutches. It's set by the dimension of the splined shaft (the core of the clutch pack) sandwiched between the side-gear and the viscous pump.

The play on the stubby shaft is driven by spider gear lash. Longer does not have as is connected to the clutch stack which does not move as is held by the stack.

the splines have minor play, almost nothing

[Mspir3d]

I rebuilt my lsd with racingdiffs clutches several years ago. My car makes a lot of torque and it still locks up. That said, you have to spin the wheels before the lsd activates so I recently pulled it back out and put a wavetrac in.

[elrichmeister]

176k!
There must be a lot of play in the driveshafts.

You need a complete rebuild. So, bearings, etc.

Yup there was tons.


Completed 500 mile break in driving it carefully
I did have an issue 150 miles in, rear end was clunking. Which was a bit disappointing at first. However the shop took it back in and re-checked and re-torqued everything and now its fine at the 500 mile mark.
I think the front diff bushing bolt may have gotten loose or wasn't torqued correctly.

Took it to the canyons for some spirited driving, and man what a difference, i think it has more to do with gear ratio change and refreshed diff.
Another 500 miles and I'm going to drain and refill the diff fluid and this project to should be complete.