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v8 diff into 6 sedan?

Discussion in 'VB - VK Holden Commodore (1978 - 1985)' started by redrags, Sep 9, 2010.

  1. redrags

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    will it fit. it seems they are easier to find
     
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    ok.. and what difference would this make... will the diff fit into the car without spending extra $$
     
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    Could you use the u bolts on the old diff anyway?
    Or could you just fit the diff center
     
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    There will be extra cost in getting either a V8 driveshaft or modifying the one you have to cater for the larger rear uni. As mentioned above the U bolts are also longer to suit the larger yoke (uni cup size is the same), if the diff doesn't come with them you'll need to get a couple. l Otherwise bolt-in.
     
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    what is this u bolt business.. i have changed my diff a few times (in my old vl wagon never in my vh) and never came across u bolts,, can someone take a photo and circle it or something cheers
     
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    should stick a ford 9inch in. that will solve all problems and ou never have to touch it again :p
     
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    The VL has a flange on the rear of the driveshaft which bolts to the pinion flange on the diff. The VH will have a yoke on the diff pinion and needs U bolts to attach the uni cups directly to it, no flange involved.
     

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