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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Question about installing Quaife LSD
i got my Quaife in the mail tuesday, and now looking to install it.( im ganna have a shop do it) i would like to know what do i need to get for them bc i only got the LSD nothing else. do i need oil? and what type? seals and which ones?

if some one can help thank you in advance.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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you will need to order:
- Seal Rings x2
- Ring Gear Bearing x2
- Differential Fluid x2
- Mercedes Benz Sealant
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Also make sure whatever shop you use has the correct shims and knows how to setup the backlash...that's the most important thing in getting it dialed in correctly.
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you will need to order:
- Seal Rings x2
- Ring Gear Bearing x2
- Differential Fluid x2
- Mercedes Benz Sealant
if I get them thru u how much em I looking at. Can u pm the price thanks
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Originally Posted by LZH
Also make sure whatever shop you use has the correct shims and knows how to setup the backlash...that's the most important thing in getting it dialed in correctly.

DING DING!!! This is critical!
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Also make sure whatever shop you use has the correct shims and knows how to setup the backlash...that's the most important thing in getting it dialed in correctly.
What if u don't need to shim it
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What if u don't need to shim it
the quaife is an excellent unit and many people have not needed the shim them to obtain the proper backlash.
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Originally Posted by chiromikey
the quaife is an excellent unit and many people have not needed the shim them to obtain the proper backlash.
I can't wait I hate this one wheel peal. I can't even do 360's now that I have the tune I spin 2nd like crazy but only one wheel
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As Mikey said, you may not have to use shims at all. If that's the case it's an easy install.
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Thank you everyone I will order the stuff tomorrow and will fill u guys in when it's done
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if I get them thru u how much em I looking at. Can u pm the price thanks
You can get everything at the stealer. You will love it
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You can get everything at the stealer. You will love it
what are the chances of the dealer having them in stock?
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what are the chances of the dealer having them in stock?
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