Torsen swap almost done but I can't get the axles in.
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I'm almost finished with my Torsen swap, but I can't get the damn axles in. The car is a 92 1.6 I've installed a 97 torsen with drive shaft. The axles have male ends on both sides, and slot into the hub and the diff. The Hub side is in, and flush. I've unbolted the top of the A-arms, and removed the brake caliper, but I still can't get the axles in.
Just for the record, I tried to unbolt the bottom of the A-Arm, but it wouldn't come undone. Any suggestions?
Before you ask yes I'm in a bit of a hurry to get this done.
Just for the record, I tried to unbolt the bottom of the A-Arm, but it wouldn't come undone. Any suggestions?
Before you ask yes I'm in a bit of a hurry to get this done.
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I just finished my torsen swap as well. Im anxious to try the 3.9 T-F out, heh.
I had fun taking a torch to the bushings, especially the metal washer that was with the rubber castle bushing.
The axle wouldn't go in when I did one side, positioned up the other side and pushed it in, then the other slid right into place.
edit: zomg 500! two years and 500 posts, hah.
I had fun taking a torch to the bushings, especially the metal washer that was with the rubber castle bushing.
The axle wouldn't go in when I did one side, positioned up the other side and pushed it in, then the other slid right into place.
edit: zomg 500! two years and 500 posts, hah.
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The miata performance book I was following said the diff side first. I'm not sure if it would have been any eaiser if I would have gone the other way. But I took off the top nut of the A-arm, and the 17mm on the bottom. I then was able to turn the 19mm on the bottom of the A-arm, and it allowed the hub to rotate down. After that it went much faster.
A torsen is almost a must, it seems almost like I added a few more pounds of boost, even though I'm running 4.10 now vs. 4.30. It also steps out insanely when boost comes on around a corner. It NEVER did at before.
The clutch is next, but based on how long that took me, I don't know if I want to tackle that on my own. But it should be here next week.
A torsen is almost a must, it seems almost like I added a few more pounds of boost, even though I'm running 4.10 now vs. 4.30. It also steps out insanely when boost comes on around a corner. It NEVER did at before.
The clutch is next, but based on how long that took me, I don't know if I want to tackle that on my own. But it should be here next week.
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