moving diff to new carrier

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moving diff to new carrier

Post by plugspanner » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:16 pm

hi
now managed to get a steel front diff for my vitara so now need some work doing.
anyone recommend some one in devon/somerset/wilts able to change diff to new carrier?
thanks in advance
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Re: moving diff to new carrier

Post by ROBBIE » Sat Jul 19, 2014 9:30 am

Wilts, that would be Scottie
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Re: moving diff to new carrier

Post by plugspanner » Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:21 pm

thanks, someone has said fatcat 4x4 who are only 10 miles away so will try them first, I may have a go myself.

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Re: moving diff to new carrier

Post by twiss » Sun Jul 20, 2014 10:31 am

if you do you will need the correct tools for setting the preload and backlash
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Re: moving diff to new carrier

Post by plugspanner » Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:48 am

steel diff housing arrived today along with a pair of brand new front struts, off ebay for the cost of 1 new one, bargain, now just to fit it all in :thumbup:
looks like a busy few hours for me.

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