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Old 07-09-2008, 05:35 PM
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Default How to weld rear diff / 1.8 sierra?

as above Just bought a cheap sierra for a field car and just wandering how to weld the rear diff. any guides , picture , advice.

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Old 08-09-2008, 05:39 PM
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weld it so its a locked diff-------but not on the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 08-09-2008, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Aaroncast
weld it so its a locked diff-------but not on the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thats not really an answer to his question.I think he means How do you weld the diff to lock it.
Old 08-09-2008, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Series1Guy
Thats not really an answer to his question.I think he means How do you weld the diff to lock it.
yep.

How to is what i need.

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Old 08-09-2008, 06:32 PM
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Unbolt the back plate from the diff.
rince it all out with brake cleaner.
weld the 4 planet gears together.
put back plate back on and fill with oil.
Enjoy
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Originally Posted by cossiedrift
Unbolt the back plate from the diff.
rince it all out with brake cleaner.
weld the 4 planet gears together.
put back plate back on and fill with oil.
Enjoy
thanks mate the planet gears , I think i know what they are , these need welding together and to the housing they are in, correct?

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Old 09-09-2008, 05:14 PM
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they are the 4 gears arranged in a square all facing in so to speak. I welded those all together and i love it. I wish i did it years ago instead of keep buying shit diffs lol
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Try doing a search on here. Stavros has done a post before with pictures of what you ahve to do.
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Originally Posted by 89xr2
Try doing a search on here. Stavros has done a post before with pictures of what you ahve to do.
I done a search but couldnt find anything. if you can find it and put a link i would muccho appreciate.
Old 10-09-2008, 09:59 AM
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Fast ford mag had a how 2 a few months back with pics.
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