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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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whats the best diff to get for a 2wd running between 550 and 600 brake without changing the rear beam to fit a jag unit? seen a gripper diff and a quaifeatb for good money, but which is the better option? cheers
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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A 9" diff is your only reliable option then
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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as per kevin the 9"
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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thanks where and how much? cheers
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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Rare as fooking hens teeth and a few K's...
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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what ratio are you after? the 4.4,s are the most common and cheapest....usually Ł1500-2k depending on use...2k should be as new if not new
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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thats not bad, tbh diffs and ratio's are a bit new to me but when my new engine goes in i want something that will cope with the poweralthough i wont be doing many standing launches, just out of curiosity what is wrong with a gripper diff ?
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nothing wrong witha gripper, it the strength of the standard 7.5"crownweel and pinion that will be a problem with the power you are going to run

if you are looking for a 3.6 or3.8 9" diff expect to pay quite a bit more....
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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right, ok thanks for you help mate will have to find out more and learn a bit about different ratios before splashing the hard earned
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3.6 is the standard ratio if that helps
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3.6 ratio 9" rear diff Ł3300
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to be honest why fuck about when you can get a jag diff AND a Zoo beam for a few near enough the same money? get on the blower to them mate and make the car handle at the same time as making your diff unbreakable
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RWD_cossie_wil
to be honest why fuck about when you can get a jag diff AND a Zoo beam for a few near enough the same money? get on the blower to them mate and make the car handle at the same time as making your diff unbreakable
Can recommend this solution, dont forget Prop & Driveshafts as these can break .
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was thinking that mate cheers
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this is a cheaper and proven product thanks to rod 750 bhp on slicks of the line

















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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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so how much does the zoo beam cost with all parts? would this be compatable with 4x4
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it works out around Ł2600 with new prop,shafts,beam,recon uprated diff,fitting and setting up
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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ok thanks brom,but could it be used in a 4x4?
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we currently trying to get cwp mate to suit so will be avalible the other way of doing it is on tyre sizes
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