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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Nosebolt on March 24, 2011, 11:28:15 PM

Title: open diff?
Post by: Nosebolt on March 24, 2011, 11:28:15 PM

is it possible to remove the plates from the ZJ diff and make it an open diff without replacing the carrier?

long term plan is to fit a full locker but budget not there yet, but do need to sort the bearings asap.

Title: Re: open diff?
Post by: Mike Pavelin on March 25, 2011, 07:38:50 AM

 No.

Title: Re: open diff?
Post by: Nosebolt on March 25, 2011, 10:43:43 AM

though it wouldn't be that easy :010:

so parts options are bearings and plates at £210 or bearings and locker at £400ish

or can anyone think of a different option?

Title: Re: open diff?
Post by: wildwood on March 25, 2011, 10:58:37 AM

used................charlton re-cyclers?

Title: Re: open diff?
Post by: Nosebolt on March 25, 2011, 11:04:47 AM

may have a chance of a free used axle but not deff and TBH i would still want to refurb it before fitting.

need this to be a reliable motorway / tow car it wont go off road, only reason for considering a aftermarket locker is the reliability issues of the original equipment, but would be just as happy with an open diff for now.

Title: Re: open diff?
Post by: wildwood on March 25, 2011, 12:02:45 PM

Since you got yours have been straining my ears to hear mine............. and I can.....or maybe I'm paranoid......... need mine for just the same reasons as you....................one day the 1 ton will sit on a trailer behind :icon_super: :icon_twisted:

Title: Re: open diff?
Post by: JamesH on March 25, 2011, 03:53:04 PM

Could you fit an open carrier? Dana 35s on facelift 4.0 XJs normally have open carriers. I'm sure you could get one for very cheap but it would mean a full strip down to re-build

Title: Re: open diff?
Post by: Nosebolt on March 25, 2011, 04:04:23 PM

Quote from: JamesH on March 25, 2011, 03:53:04 PM

Could you fit an open carrier? Dana 35s on facelift 4.0 XJs normally have open carriers. I'm sure you could get one for very cheap but it would mean a full strip down to re-build

these are the sort of options I'm trying to see if feasible, but as I have limited experience of these things I need some help :100:

Title: Re: open diff?
Post by: JamesH on March 25, 2011, 06:18:57 PM

I don't know for definite but it makes sense to me. gear ratios and carrier breaks would have to be looked at but as far as I know the XJ and ZG are the same diffs  :017: