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My Starion is LSD-less, so I plan on buying a second hand Starion LSD, is it just a matter of unbolting one, and installing the other, or are there complications with this?
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i think its that easy. someone else will have to confirm. but yeh, the compications are usually getting an lsd :?
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If your replacing a 3.55 diff with a larger housing 3.9 diff then you will need the shorter torque tube which goes with the larger housing.

Also, late model US Starion/Conquest (post '87?) diffs are not a straight swap.. correct Alspos?
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Ok I'll stick with JA/JB/JC models.

Thanks, I'll make sure I get that part as well. Might have a professional fit it if its only a quick job (done properly, plus wont cost much if its only an hour or so)
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JC?
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no JC models in australia mr web :P but your right about the pre JD diffs fitting.

oooh i'm getting an 'edited' remark on there! thats a first :wtf:
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whats the code for a Jap spec 1985 GSR-III Narrow Body?

I was told it was JC, doesn't really matter I guess.
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Install is here http://members.ozemail.com.au/~gillyfis ... tarion.htm
Click on LSD Install.

88/89 W/B won't fit cos U need half shafts to suit and they don't bolt up to 4 bolt wheels.

Almost anything else appaers to fit as long as you have the toque tube to suit it. JA torque tube is longer than JB/JD type

Or if you have JB/JD larger housing, you can put LSD centre in (if you know how of course)

Did you know you can use non genuine parts to rebuild an LSD centre??
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Post by NXTIME »

Hey Al,

Any news on the LSD group buy that you were thinking of?
Please register your vehicle details on the AUSTRALIAN STARION REGISTRY <HERE>


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Well, Ive heard sweet FA back from here. Also been slack and haven't contacted the guy in the US for a while (but I sent him a xmas present :D )
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Al,
How did you organise shipping? I need to send a package to the US - weighs 23kg and cheapest quote so far is $330.
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Cheers for that.

I'm debating buying an NZ Starion that has the LSD, and put it in my car, seen a couple of $500 jobs lying around. I'm beleiving that would be cheaper than importing from the US, or what a wrecker would charge, or using aftermarket diff internals.

What do you guys think?
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Post by stariontron »

yeah i suggest you find some people wrecking starions and go around and have a look at them, you might find someone who doesnt know what theyve got :) plus, our fine country has way more lsd equipped starions than our poor neighbours.. fush and chups all the way :wink:
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prehaps you could build a big parts canon, i live in 15acre lot so your targeting dosent have to be THAT good. just drop in a LSD and BOOM! should be at my house within seconds!! :D i can make a cash canon at my end that can launch wads of money back to you. or a brick if the parts arnt right!! :D
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Thats a helluva way to beat import tax. I like it!
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