Diff Building..

[njc11]

Im interested to know how people build there diffs!!

Ive searched on here and there seems to be a few different methods?

I clean thoroughly, use schu silicone diff lube on the balls, then put a thin layer on the plates..(is this too much) for the thrust race i use black teflon grease..

I get my diffs nice and smooth, but not as free as some ive tried..

Ive read on here somewhere you should get as free as a geared diff with no slip..

Also do people "wet&dry" the diff plates?

For setting.. tighten till you cannot physically turn the gear with your fingers?? Then in the car, tighten slipper.. then set so no " bark " both for front and rear..(any suggestions on checking for the front only?) then set slipper with about foot of slip...?? With doing it this way, should i then be able to hold the spur and say one rear wheel, then turn the opposite rear wheel and see the slipper slip?

Cheers

Nick

[bigred5765]

if the tracks loose low grip we run them slightly tight, if its high grip we back em of a touch,

[reg]

i build mine as per manual then fill them with my chosen oil

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by reg

i build mine as per manual then fill them with my chosen oil

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[pat*1]

Originally Posted by reg

i build mine as per manual then fill them with my chosen oil

Then buy lots of kitchen roll and follow the trail of oil around the track...

[David Church]

Originally Posted by mark christopher

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I get mine built by a few top UK drivers

I don't re-build diff's, do you know who I am??? haha

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by David Church

I get mine built by a few top UK drivers

I don't re-build diff's, do you know who I am??? haha

never heard of you dude?

[David Church]

Originally Posted by mark christopher

never heard of you dude?

You will, I am like a bad infection, I don't go away easily hahahahahaha

[pugboy]

I think what Nick means is is there a way of building a BALL diff so that it is free and smooth but doesn't slip too much under drive. You Durango lot go and do something useful like fix all the bits on your cars that weren't designed properly!

[njc11]

Originally Posted by David Church

I get mine built by a few top UK drivers

I don't re-build diff's, do you know who I am??? haha

Who!!!?? never heard of you!

So who helps you out? could do with some diff building tips!?

[reg]

Originally Posted by pugboy

I think what Nick means is is there a way of building a BALL diff so that it is free and smooth but doesn't slip too much under drive. You Durango lot go and do something useful like fix all the bits on your cars that weren't designed properly!

we cant coz there all out of stock

[MikePimlott]

I never sand the plates but i do rotate them after a rebuild and replace them after both side have been used. I use AE diff silicone oil (clear) and put it in the diff gear and fit the balls, And on both sides of the plates before putting it all together.

I tighten the diff screw until the T-nut / spring is fully compressed then back it off 1/8th of a turn. checking in hand to make sure its not notchy, If it is i back it off another 1/8th..........

I then put it in the car and with the slipper set as instruction manual i hold the Spur and one wheel (front or rear) the spin the other wheel (front or rear) the slipper should slip before the diff. If so i then set the slipper by testing it on the surface and setting to personal preference dependant on conditions.

Mike

[bert digler]

Originally Posted by MikePimlott

I never sand the plates but i do rotate them after a rebuild and replace them after both side have been used. I use AE diff silicone oil (clear) and put it in the diff gear and fit the balls, And on both sides of the plates before putting it all together.

I tighten the diff screw until the T-nut / spring is fully compressed then back it off 1/8th of a turn.

I then put it in the car and with the slipper set as instruction manual i hold the Spur and one wheel (front or rear) the spin the other wheel (front or rear) the slipper should slip before the diff. If so i then set the slipper by testing it on the surface and setting to personal preference dependant on conditions.

Mike

agreed and the biggest thing take your time,black grease on thrust race silicone on the main balls

[David Church]

Originally Posted by njc11

Who!!!?? never heard of you!

So who helps you out? could do with some diff building tips!?

Haha Nick, cheers dude!!!

The diff Daddy helps me most!!! Mike Williams, also Simon Moss has built me some sweet diff's
I am sure these guys would help you out.

[Jonesy]

Originally Posted by David Church

Haha Nick, cheers dude!!!

The diff Daddy helps me most!!! Mike Williams, also Simon Moss has built me some sweet diff's
I am sure these guys would help you out.

And Mike will now always be known as the 'Diff Daddy', good job!

[David Church]

Originally Posted by Jonesy

And Mike will now always be known as the 'Diff Daddy', good job!

His reputation will only grow now

[Northy]

I give mine to the original diff daddy, the one from the NE

G

[pugboy]

it all sounds a bit cryptic all this diff daddy stuff, what about diff 'bastards' such as myself and Nick? We just have to make do with over tight slightly notchy diffs

[David Church]

Originally Posted by pugboy

it all sounds a bit cryptic all this diff daddy stuff, what about diff 'bastards' such as myself and Nick? We just have to make do with over tight slightly notchy diffs

Then seek advice from the "Diff Daddy"

[David Church]

Originally Posted by Northy

I give mine to the original diff daddy, the one from the NE

G

And who is this Graham???