Hey, I bought a VLSD from a guy that was parting his Z out and he only gave me the VLSD. Can I get away with buying the longer half shaft that is on the Z's with VLSD (or part number 38220+A) or do I need to purchase more parts to make it fit. Yeah I know this probably a noob question but I looked everywhere and I'm getting conflicting answers. The diagram I'm looking at is on this link:

http://www.courtesyparts.com/350z-pa...5_778_798.html

 

You have to buy both half shafts. The install is a pain but I have done it. You will need to adjust the lash with the spacers and check the teeth placement on the ring gear. If you are not 100 percent confident in doing it I would sudjest you go to a shop.

 

at a minimum

both shafts
both output shaft bearings
new ring gear bolts
new output shaft seals

we offer an install kit for this type of thing if you want

 

How much is the install kit?

 

$488 + shipping

 

Is the link to purchase this on your site?

 

just give us a call to order

 

can't you just get a rear axel from like a junk yard off an enthusiast or touring... or maybe even a track...>?

Would it be cheaper...?

 

I already purchased the VLSD from someone and the picture they had showed that they had the half shafts, but he didn't send them with the diff. So I kinda got screwed in the deal already or else I would have just waited and gotten the NISMO one if I knew this was going to happen. Go figure.

 

Do you loose any use of the VLSD, if it is put into a base?

 

There are 3 unique stubs. Base models seem to use the same stub on both sides. The 2nd one is only on one side of the LSD cars, and the 3rd is on the opposite side.

Are you doing this install yourself?

If you're paying to get this thing put together, the price might be higher than buying a complete used VLSD pumpkin. The stub axles alone are close to 300 dollars, plus the parts mentioned in the install kit (even if it's not every piece) should put you near 400-500 dollars. Parts alone will put you close to the price of a complete used pumpkin.

Terry

 

I plan to just buy the whole pumpkin and swap it into my 07 base. I was just worried about the VLSD button the cars have. I am not sure what that does?

 

there is no such thing as a VLSD button - there is VDC, which is totally different, or TCS, which again, is totally different

The VLSD, or an aftermarket LSD designed for a base, is your best, most cost effective solution overall by the time it's all said and done. The factory VLSD is a very very weak unit, and as they age and accumulate mileage, their lockup goes down even further.

 

Haha ok sorry about the noob stuff! Thanks for clearing that up Z1.

I have found a couple OEM pumpkins around my area for $200-$500. I think thats a nice alternative to spending $1000+ on getting and installing an aftermarket LSD. Not to mention the install is as simple as swapping pumpkins, unless I am unaware of something else invlolved.

 

the price is cheap yes, but you still have no idea the condition of what you're buying - good luck either way. Price is not the only thing that determines a good deal

 

Z1, the Quaife LSD is a drop-in replacement for the stock open differential, right?

 

yep, Quaife offers drop in replacement for both Base (open) and VLSD-equipped cars

 

I completely understand. Future plans include mods that will call for a nice LSD like the Quaife, but money is the major factor now. The OEM VLSD will be sufficent for now, especially for the price.

Again, thanks for the help.

 

do not spend the money on this install. stock vlsd is a joke.


i urge you not to do this . it will be cheaper for you just to forget about it, and go with a quaife .

 

I agree. If your gonna do it do it right the first time.