Michael,
I take it the R180 you bought requires the slide in half shafts such as that
on a C210 Skyline. If so you can pick these up for $30-$40 a pair from the
wreckers & pick-a-parts (cheaper usually). They are supposed to be stronger
than the 510 shafts (hearsay). If you go near a transmission shop with your
diff you're going to pay heaps for them to even look at the problem unless
you know a datto friendly, i'd estimate it will cost you $100+ to change
over the side axles and then they'll say your unis are stuffed.
On destroying R160s imo you have to be trying a bit to break them although
most are getting old these days so they have been around a few times, i
wouldn't be too concerned and i reckon you've made a wise purchase; 3.9:1 is
a sweet ratio in an L series /5 speed as you'll find out once your up and
running.
regards,
Terry
Michael Cassidy wrote:
> After totally destroying my second R160 i lashed out and bought a
> 3.9 R180. One problem is the diff didn't come with stub axles or half
> shafts. The guy said to just swap the R160 stubies and half shafts in
> but i can't get the buggers off the old diff. Whats the recomended way
> of doin this? Am i better off taking the diff to a shop and say undo
> this and put it on that?
>
> Michael
>
> p.s I have a pretty much stock L18 and R160s just can't stay together
> for long, has anyone had this problem or is it just the way i drive, i
> don't really do alot of burnouts so i dunno. this diff i just wrecked is
>
> totalled, i can spin the tailshaft with both rear wheels on the ground!!
>
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