little x
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- '91 XL
I just finished installing my new-to-me Aussie locker in the 8.8. Everything looks good, and it's operating as it should. But, the center clearance is only .140, instead of the .145-.170 it should be. Perhaps caused by used springs? Since it seems ok I was planning on buttoning up the rear end, unless anyone thinks it's a bad idea. I don't really want to take this thing apart and put it back together again just for .005", but if I NEED to I will. I'd just like to find out before I use $5 in RTV and $45 in gear oil.
BTW, install wasn't a walk in the park, but it wasn't too bad. A few hours and a few beers and everything worked out. I've cracked open the diff to change fluids before but I've never touched anything. I was quite happy with my first experience.
As a note to any one who reads this who is about to install an Aussie: When they say to put the pins in the square holes with the nipples facing out. That means put the nipple side in the hole, it faces the outside of the diff, not the outside of the hole. I had to change all of mine, luckily there is just barely enough room to get-r-done without pulling everything out.
BTW, install wasn't a walk in the park, but it wasn't too bad. A few hours and a few beers and everything worked out. I've cracked open the diff to change fluids before but I've never touched anything. I was quite happy with my first experience.
As a note to any one who reads this who is about to install an Aussie: When they say to put the pins in the square holes with the nipples facing out. That means put the nipple side in the hole, it faces the outside of the diff, not the outside of the hole. I had to change all of mine, luckily there is just barely enough room to get-r-done without pulling everything out.