[Supras] Diff rebuild options??

[Jeff Mohler]

On 3/12/07, Walker, Brian1 (Rich. Dist) <Brian.Walker2 at vdot.virginia.gov>
wrote:
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>
> We've found that the pinion bearing and side bearings need to be replaced
> in the spare diff. I installed a few weeks ago. There's a clunking sound and
> turning the driveshaft flange feels gritty, not smooth like it should and a
> good amount of play in the side flanges. I installed this unit because my
> stock diff. was slipping but it felt fine before install, possibly from
> sitting and rust broke free after 1 event of use.
>
> So it'd be quicker to replace the clutches in the original which is still
> smooth/within tolerance. Pricing for new clutches/plates (all 10) was
> however ~$200 not including a new spring, seals and other misc. parts. (this
> was employee pricing) Does anyone know if there is another manufacturer of
> clutches for our diffs? I need to find a solution, I realize rebuilding will
> be temporary as it'll just slip again in a racing application but I need
> something fairly quick. I've missed this weeks events and have points events
> the next 5 weeks so I'd like to repair this as soon as I can.
>
> I've also looked at the option of a torsen but to use one of these you'll
> need the JDM axle shafts so it's not a bolt in unit with the stock length
> axles and CV's. If anyone has other clutch manufacturers please let me know.
> The wear pattern looks pretty good, slight run off but wide contact in the
> middle of the gear so it should be fine to check backlash, mark and remove
> for clutch replacement w/o having to setup again.
>
> Thanks for any help,
> Brian W
>
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