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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Default Probably differential but want other opinions

So, when I turn right, it feels like a wheel is jumping. When I turn left, it's slide as usual. I'm pretty sure that's a diff issue, but I just wanted to get some other opinions. I haven't lifted up the car yet. Just happened to be fooling around this weekend and noticed it.

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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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no VLSD!
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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Open diff? VLSD? Worn out VLSD? Sounds like an open diff + shot differential bushings and/or too much grip.
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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My car is a 03 G35 Sport with Brembos, so I'm pretty sure it came with a VLSD. My thinking is that it's worn out. It's got 95k on it and I honestly don't know when these things typically go. I haven't changed the fluids in it recently, but that's mainly because I don't drive it much (1k-3k/yr). Just wanted some ideas on where to look. I know aftermarkets are gonna run me a solid grand (or thereabouts).
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 07:11 AM
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If it's the sport it has a VLSD, yeah. Well, it sounds as though you're going to be looking back there anyway so I'd definitely check the bushings and make sure it isn't just them being ruined. New bushings can make a world of difference.
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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I would've never even thought of that. Thanks man. I think I'm gonna set aside some time this weekend at put my car n the air. Really eyeball what I got going on under there.
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 05:53 AM
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No problem dude. Look at the main diff bushing that rests in the subframe on the back of the diff, when I got mine up in the air that thing was so torched it wasn't even funny. Replaced it with SPL solids and my rear end is solid as a rock now, feels awesome.
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