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Old 26-04-2009, 01:51 PM
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Default 2wd diff in 4x4 beam?

Looking into getting an adrenaline race and performance adjustable rear beam but its a 4x4 beam. I will be fitting it to a 2wd saph with the 2wd rear diff (7.5 inch)
Im sure i have read people have modded the rear diff to fit the 4x4 (7inch) beam - is this correct andis it just a case of modding the top of the diff casing?
Also im pretty sure but not certain - the trailing arms etc as just the same as 2wd arent they? Therefore will fit a 2wd saph a treat?

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2wd diff top mount is 7.5 inch, 4x4 is 7 inch..... you can lop the difference off of the diff casing or cut and re-weld one of the mounting tags on the beam. As you look at back of the car it's top right hand mount you need to mod.

2wd saph arms are same as 4x4 arms so you're fine there...only ones that are different are 3dr arms (arb mount in diff place).

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Old 26-04-2009, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SillyFezzaMk1
2wd diff top mount is 7.5 inch, 4x4 is 7 inch..... you can lop the difference off of the diff casing or cut and re-weld one of the mounting tags on the beam. As you look at back of the car it's top right hand mount you need to mod.

2wd saph arms are same as 4x4 arms so you're fine there...only ones that are different are 3dr arms (arb mount in diff place).

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Thanks Dan,

I thought as much but always nice for someone else to confirm too!

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Old 26-04-2009, 04:10 PM
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As said just grind/cut 1/4" off each outer rearmost top mount holes on diff.
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Originally Posted by tabetha
As said just grind/cut 1/4" off each outer rearmost top mount holes on diff.
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I am sure its 1/2 inch off of one side not both sides Tab, as you look at back of diff it's the top right mount.

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Originally Posted by SillyFezzaMk1
I am sure its 1/2 inch off of one side not both sides Tab, as you look at back of diff it's the top right mount.

Dan
Dan is correct here, its half inch differents on one side, however I would not advise cutting the diff as unlike the 7" diff the 7.5" is threaded here for a short bolt either side where as the 7" uses 1 long bolt in the top.
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Been a while since I did one, must be me old age creeping in.
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