Shortening standard diff PICS ADDED

(AUST)Mod · Post by **(AUST)Mod** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 8:13 pm

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

Sammy · Post by **Sammy** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:23 pm

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

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:05 pm

Or try a Volvo diff, same stud pattern

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Trev

MINT62 · Post by **MINT62** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:57 am

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

Post by **Blacky** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:26 am

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.

(AUST)Mod · Post by **(AUST)Mod** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:06 pm

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:)

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 2:11 pm

I like crappy whilte walls

(AUST)Mod · Post by **(AUST)Mod** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 3:31 pm

american racing hopsters>white walls:)

smooth · Post by **smooth** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 3:37 pm

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

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:22 pm

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?

(AUST)Mod · Post by **(AUST)Mod** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:54 pm

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

Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:16 pm

I'd prefer whitewalls over mags anyday!!! Way more clearance when your car is dumped, less harrasment from Mr plod and they look way cooler

Now to your problem, do you know any good rim modifiers. You could probably get the offset of the rim changed cheaper than getting another diff. My Mate had that done to his hopsters to stop one side fouling on the inner gaurd (Compact fairlanes have a factory offset for some unkown reason). Worked a treat and saved alot of time and effort.

Post by **Blacky** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:38 pm

Grab the Quokka, find a torry diff and get the grinder fired up mate, you could get it ready to fit in a night.

acotters · Post by **acotters** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:12 pm

Ajax Wheels in Melbourne can modify the rims....

smooth · Post by **smooth** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:25 am

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