Well...

[Badger_01]

Got bored today so went to take of the cat and bash the insides out haha. Didnt end up being that easy so took the whole lot off. Ended up going for a drive and it sounded awesomely loud haha.

Anyway on my way back home I was actually taking it easy and I heard a crunch and band there goes the rear diff haha.

Fortunately I was in a 50km zone, had somewhere to pull over and park up and I was able to walk home lol

So what should I do? New AYC diff? Open diff? Or LSD?

[Badger_01]

Annnnnd should I attempt to drive it home?

[Badger_01]

Annnnnd should I attempt to drive it home?

Well drove it home, clunking away lol

[Adam.Findlay]

change to open diff.
cheap and easy. and gives you the option of buying an lsd center for it later on.

[Badger_01]

change to open diff.
cheap and easy. and gives you the option of buying an lsd center for it later on.

Sweet as, just need to find one now lol

[CANDEE]

If you want an ayc one thats done 70k I have one ready to come out..

[Badger_01]

If you want an ayc one thats done 70k I have one ready to come out..

Oh yeah? How much?

[Davezj]

So what car should Reece be looking for to get the open diff from.

Type V vr4 I know this is correct but what other model carries the correct rear open diff. Do the drive rear shaft need changing with this diff.
ST-R, is this the only other one that is a direct fitment, I am not sure.

His is just info for Reece to be able to make is choice from.

[scott.mohekey]

ST-R, ST-25, ST-25R, Type V. There may be others, but these are the ones I know of.

[Adam.Findlay]

ANY 4wd 8g which doesnt come with ayc.
prop shaft is the same. monts are the same but axle s are different.

[Badger_01]

ANY 4wd 8g which doesnt come with ayc.
prop shaft is the same. monts are the same but axle s are different.

Okay so I'll need to make sure that any open diff comes with the axles?

[scott.mohekey]

Okay so I'll need to make sure that any open diff comes with the axles?

Yep.

[Badger_01]

Lol Quinton is selling some non AYC diffs and axle sets for $650

[wintertidenz]

I wouldn't trust his stuff.

[Badger_01]

Yep.

Sweet as

I wouldn't trust his stuff.

Yeah I wouldnt either haha

[scott.mohekey]

I got one for $200 off trademe. You'll also get them cheaper at pick a part.

[Badger_01]

I got one for $200 off trademe. You'll also get them cheaper at pick a part.

Yeah the one in Christchurch says that there are a few leggies. Anyone wanna go have a look for me? And if there is a decent one anyone wanna get it and send it up/or sort some other way for me to get it (Uncle may be coming to sort **** out with house so could pick it up) I'll pay whoever does it?

[Badger_01]

Found this http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=634963233

Worth it for $400?

Should I ask more questions?

[Badger_01]

Hmmm I have no idea on how to remove the rear diff, I read the guide but it doesn't help me much as I have no idea on what bits are what lol, pictures would be handy.

Should I just start unbolting everything and hope for the best? Haha

[wintertidenz]

Firstly remove the suspension, hub carriers, driveshafts and other connected items to at least give you some space.
From there you may need to drop the subframe to get the diff out - unfortunately I've only ever helped with a refit, not a removal but IIRC it's only a few bolts.