Blacksport350

Any takers for a new in the box Quaife LSD for an E55 at $1300?

The part number is 48 309 185 and should fit all years of E55 and if memory serves the SL55 and many other applications.

I also have available an "installation kit" for an '03 E55 at $155, this will not work on the '04 or later due to bearing differences. The kit consists of a complete set of ring gear bolts, a pair of new bearings with races, a pair of output flange seals, and an axle nut which are all new parts from MB. This is everything you should need short of gear oil and a tube of black silicon gsket sealer to do the installation.

I will sell the diff alone but would love to find someone with an '03 to off the entire package.

Please PM me with any questions.

BenzoBoi

DAYAM IT...I would be all over this...but I don't got the cash to front..

AND

to top it off...I have an 03 too...AHHHHH

Blacksport350

Sorry that doesn't work out as it would have been a pretty much perfect for you.

BenzoBoi

All good buddy!!!

It would have definitely come in handy with all the stuff happenin to the car now...but oh well...

GL again on the sale...

BUMP

OXOJE55

will it work with a 05 E55

Andy0331

The actual part number for the 03 + E55's is QDF9V; it should be on the side of the diff. The number above is a stock or SKU# that Autotech (US Quaife dealer) uses to list it. I had to call, thinking I got the wrong part since 48.309.185 is nowhere to be seen on the diff itself.

So, yes, the diff listed above will fit an '05. Just letting you know the real deal so you don't freak like I initially did when mine arrived.

Hope this helps & good luck with the sale!

jangy

What else is needed with an '06 E55?

Blacksport350

It will work on an '05 or an '06 just fine. The only difference is that the bearings in the install kit that I put together would not be correct as they changed from a matched pair of bearings to a pair that are different thicknesses. The other bits I have (output flange seals, axle nut, and ring gear bolts) should all work. So what you would need is my install parts without the bearings, a pair of bearings from the dealer for $130, and a tube of black permatex, MB or Loctite sealant and you are good to go.

Andy is correct, I provided the stock number not the diff number....my bad!

cls55

do we need to tune the ecu after the install.

Blacksport350

No, you do not have to change a thing.

What you notice after installing one of these little gems is that your traction control light doesn't flash like mad as the power is going were it belongs....to both rear wheels!

BENZGal

For those of you that like to corner these beasts this is a must.

Jangy,
This was made for you!

cls55

if it fits cls55, and no other parts are needed im game.will you ship it to miami?

Jakpro1

These are quality lsd's.

My tech has installed 2 and not a single shim was needed. Direct bolt in and play. Awesome unit.

Only thing that beats it is the messiah AMG lsd but who wants to spend that kinda cashola.

Blacksport350

Sorry, no idea if the CLS55 diff is the same.

dyno

sorry, what is the messiah AMG ?

Blacksport350

AMG has an LSD that is avaialble in Europe from the factory but it is some big bucks. I would tend to argue that the Quaife diff is actually stronger.

dyno

if that messiah is the same tha's inside SL63 cage diff
... then, I should receive it tomorrow

cls55

dyno,can you buy it from the parts department?is it 30 or 40% locking.

jjtoma

Jakpro1: Do you remember the labor charge for the Quaife diff installation. Thanks

dyno

understand what you mean: 40 was the performance option for 63, while 30% was the option offered for 55.
Don't know if there's a p.n.

I was not interested in it ..because I just bought the Quaife.
I simply had to buy the complete differential cage because I was looking for the pinion&crown that sits inside of it.
in any case, if SL63 has a LSD as stock, I'll get it included.
it should be a 40 but I'm not sure.

Blacksport350

I am pretty sure that the upgraded AMG unit must be installed by AMG and is not availale over a parts counter unless they have changed things.

cls55

blacksport,i emailed quife im still waiting for a reply.

stevebez

Quaife LSD is by far better than any of the OEM clutch / clamping style LSD's manufacturers use and charge an arm and a leg for - its rediculous. The OEM benz version is no different.

Besides, Quaife is not only 0-100% lockable, but also lifetime guaranteed....

Dayam, still got to get round to fitting mine!!!!

Blacksport350

Sale pending to Johan!

mercixus

Transfer is on way