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Nosebolt

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open diff?
« 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.
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Mike Pavelin

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Re: open diff?
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2011, 07:38:50 AM »
 No.
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Nosebolt

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« Reply #2 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?
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Re: open diff?
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2011, 10:58:37 AM »
used................charlton re-cyclers?
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Nosebolt

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« Reply #4 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.
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Re: open diff?
« Reply #5 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:
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Re: open diff?
« Reply #6 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
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Nosebolt

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« Reply #7 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:
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« Reply #8 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:
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