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 Post subject: Diff swapping is it worth it.
PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:01 am 
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I was wonder if it's worth it to swap out my diff in my 1st gen x to a 2nd gen diff with lockers and for disc brakes. I know I can do a conversion and get a locker, but lockers are pricy when I can pick up a diff for less that 600$ that has one and disc breaks.
The downfall I see is that the 1st gens have a better lsd that the newer x's do. Has anyone done this conversion before and is it worth it? Just out of curiosity.



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 Post subject: Re: Diff swapping is it worth it.
PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 6:21 am 
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Wtf?how can u fit 2nd Gen diff in 1st gen....holy she that's a new one for me

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:27 am 
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I suppose you're talking about the rear diff. 1st gen ones are supposed to be stronger.


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 Post subject: Re: Diff swapping is it worth it.
PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:39 am 
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I think is just one of those newbie questions :bang:

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:16 am 
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Nick - I've not heard of anyone replacing a 1st gen diff with a 2nd gen. And we so have folks with seriously modified 1st gens.

Or are you talking about replacing the whole rear axle? Haven't heard of that either.


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:36 am 
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The only gears u ever need to upgrade IMO are in your tcase (as long as u runnin 33" tires or less). For anything larger u will need to upgrade diff gears and it prob cheaper to look for those 5:13's but forget out of what vehicle.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:12 pm 
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Not sure what gears are in first gens but the stock gears in an e locked second gen are 3.36(auto) and 3.69(6 speed), 4.10 and 4.56 are available. Axles are basically a dana 44. The e brake on them are high maintenance and don't usually last very long.

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Sorry if it was a dumb question. I met someone with a first gen with disc in the rear and he said he did the conversion that's what got me asking is it possible.


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Did the guy wheel his truck & what was his feedback? Curious.


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Sorry if it was a dumb question. I met someone with a first gen with disc in the rear and he said he did the conversion that's what got me asking is it possible.


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To fit rotors on the 1 st Gen is possible parts first from same years path you but u also have to change master cylinder. ....never seen it done but yes u could and how is it wheeling how no idea

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