Putting an LSD into an Rx2

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06-22-06, 10:55 AM

Jaime Enriquez

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Putting an LSD into an Rx2

So...since I've never had to pull a pumpkin, how hard is this swap?

I've got the early, threaded pinion flange, GSL LSD ready to pop in...is it something I can easily do in an afternoon or does this take time. Can I just pull the axles out enough to pull the diff out and plop the LSD in?

Who's got the experience?

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06-22-06, 10:57 AM

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be sure its an 81-82

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06-22-06, 11:01 AM

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Is there an easy way to find out?....got it from Ryan (1984SE).... who I think got it from engine guy Ricardo who said it was 81-82

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06-22-06, 11:03 AM

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you got it. slow day. well, everyday is a slow day for me. Just to make sure its a small axle, count the splines or bring it over and I will check it with my extra old school axles.

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06-22-06, 11:07 AM

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Old spline is 24 correct...or 26? I'll most likely hit you up this weekend...when its nice and swealtering hot....

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06-22-06, 11:08 AM

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Hey the whole thing is a cake walk, takes a few hours. As long as the punkin came off as gsl your good.

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06-22-06, 11:09 AM

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Wont be home for the weekend. Heading up to Rotary Fest @ Treasure Island.

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06-22-06, 11:14 AM

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No worries.
Treasure Island, Vegas? 120 degree vegas?

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06-22-06, 11:17 AM

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Ah-Ha...pitty I'll be in SanFran in 3 weeks!!!

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06-22-06, 03:25 PM

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To answer your question, yes it is just that easy. Some have said that you'll need to shave a tiny bit of material off the splined ends (1/4 or so from memory), but mine slipped into the S2 RX-7 diff without any drama. Your results may vary, but mine was a complete bolt-in swap.