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Tip: LSD vs Non-LSD axle shaft lengths

Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 12:27 am
by assassin10000
I took a few measurements from the top of the bearing retainer to the end of the axle spline.
LSD Axles: 22 1/16"
NON-LSD Axles: 22 3/8"

Difference: 5/16" or 8mm

Andrew

Re: Tip: LSD vs Non-LSD axle shaft lengths

Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:27 am
by dr.occa
That 8mm is a bit of a difference.

Re: Tip: LSD vs Non-LSD axle shaft lengths

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:16 pm
by joel26
So when you trim non lsd axles one would take 4mm off each one or 8mm off each axle, to make them work with the lsd just curious..?

Re: Tip: LSD vs Non-LSD axle shaft lengths

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:23 pm
by CBR_TOY
no.... 8mm off each axle

but do your own measurements first.

i've heard they was a 5-6mm difference but i've never measured

Re: Tip: LSD vs Non-LSD axle shaft lengths

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:07 am
by assassin10000
CBR_TOY wrote:no.... 8mm off each axle

but do your own measurements first.

i've heard they was a 5-6mm difference but i've never measured
8mm difference each axle. But will clear if you cut 6-7mm off (usually).

If your installing an OEM lsd with non-LSD axles you can verify it by inserting the axle until it bottoms out and measure the gap to determine how much to cut off. Just be aware that depending on housing & ring gear it could be a little different side to side (due to both the parts, and adjustment/backlash). Also, don't forget to chamfer the edge of the splines to make insertion easy.

Andrew

Re: Tip: LSD vs Non-LSD axle shaft lengths

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:41 am
by dr.occa
assassin10000 wrote:...Also, don't forget to chamfer the edge of the splines to make insertion easy.

Andrew
"That's what she said."


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Re: Tip: LSD vs Non-LSD axle shaft lengths

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:15 pm
by assassin10000
dr.occa wrote:
assassin10000 wrote:...Also, don't forget to chamfer the edge of the splines to make insertion easy.

Andrew
"That's what she said."


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... if you need to 'chamfer' your edge. Sounds like you have a problem, maybe you should see a doctor before it falls off?






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Andrew