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Old 01-30-2009, 04:09 PM
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Here's what I got going on. Any input or help?

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Old 01-30-2009, 08:48 PM
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^you ripped the rear bushing, the black stuff is the fluid that came out of it.
Old 01-30-2009, 09:45 PM
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does anyone recommend solid mounts like the ones from SPL or stick with the rubber mounts?
Old 01-30-2009, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mw9
does anyone recommend solid mounts like the ones from SPL or stick with the rubber mounts?

yes +1000. Highly recommend
Old 02-02-2009, 07:51 PM
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Yeah doing it yourself is a great idea if you know what your doing, I had mine installed plus my 4.08 gears at the stealership and it took the guy 3 days and $780.00 .....I'll take is somewhere else next time if I do something like this again haha.
Old 02-02-2009, 11:08 PM
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Who sells the SPL bushings? Looked all day yesterday. If Im going to change the rear should I change all of them?
Old 02-03-2009, 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Barzten1
Who sells the SPL bushings? Looked all day yesterday. If Im going to change the rear should I change all of them?
right from SPL

http://www.splparts.com/main4/index.htm
Old 02-03-2009, 04:09 AM
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Nice work on that diff install. I would've thrown my arms up long ago!
Old 02-14-2009, 06:37 AM
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Quick question, I just ordered seals and bearings for my install.

Dealer quoted; Canadian.

2 side bearings $96.26 EACH
2 oil seals $20.00

Does that sound right? Sometimes when talking to them I really dont think they get what Im asking for.

Thanks.
Old 02-15-2009, 06:49 AM
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In case anyone is interested in installing the SPL Solid Diff mounts it takes a little patience and some specialized tools...

A Propane Torch being the number 1 tool
A Chisel
Grinder or a heavy duty file
Rubber mallet

The propane torch is used to basically melt the 2 rubber bushings that make up the current soft mount for the differential.

Once softened by the heat, you can remove the torch and use the chisel and mallet to hammer out the rubber core bushing.

Once the rubber bushing is out you can attempt to fit the solid bushing in its place. I found that the solid bushings required a little manipulation to fit. I used a heavy duty file to cut down on the interior portion of the solid mount to allow it to more easily fit into the differential housing. You could also use a grinder to open up the hole that the solid mounts should fit into. I opted to manipulate the actual solid SPL component versus weakening/thinning the Diff mount itself.

Then used a rubber mallet to hammer the SPL component into place.

The solid mounts are awesome and eliminate wheel hop that some have experienced from hard launches. I personally never experienced that hop and am still glad I upgraded to the SPL solid mounts as it would also eliminate any play/movement in the power distribution from the drive shaft back to the diff.

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Funny you post that, thats the route I was going to go as well. Thanks for the input once again!
Old 02-15-2009, 11:21 AM
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I will be doing a (Cusco) LSD swap in the not so distant future so I will try to take some pics of the SPL pieces to demonstrate what I mean. Unfortunately they are already installed, but if I can remove one and snap a pic or 2 I will.

Sorry for Thread jack...
Old 02-15-2009, 12:01 PM
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Awesome. I made a Cusco Lock-up Re-config thread here...

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-driv...iguration.html

When I install it, I'll take lots of pictures as well, I find theres alot of lacking documentation for this product.
Old 02-15-2009, 02:53 PM
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Had a few people ask about parts necessary for installing another manufacturer's diff. Here's a labeled pic of everything included in the Nismo package.

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If you plan on dropping in a Tomei, Cusco, etc... I would recommend replacing everything in the upper left hand corner of the pic. Side oil seals, fill and drain bolt gaskets, side bearings, and gear bolts. Talk to one of the vendors here (I bought my parts from Performance Nissan ) they should know what you're talking about when you're ordering.
Old 02-15-2009, 05:36 PM
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Been using the NISMO LSD for a for weeks now, wish the car would have came with something like this. I will have to admit its little loud. Just did my first oil change after brake in with Amsoil. I know everyone has said to run Motul, might have to try that, to see if will be a little quieter. Those that have the NISMO, does it seem to get quieter the more you have used it?
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Here is what the SPL Solid Diff Bushings look like:

http://www.speedalliance.com/catalog...7&cat=0&page=1
Old 02-16-2009, 04:33 AM
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Medic, did you do front and rear?
Old 02-16-2009, 08:10 AM
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nice write up. Great pics, thanks. This is something I will be doing in the future.
Old 02-16-2009, 08:50 PM
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mayne this is what i need...i hear a lot of good things about quiffe lsds did i spell that right...anyway is the noise really bad at first...i really need lsds..its so hard to drive in the rain...
Old 02-20-2009, 08:51 AM
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I have heard before that you are supposed to use shims in a differential. Is this true or can you simply just install the LSD like this without any issues? I'm assuming that the shims are for older cars?

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