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Title: Need help lowering front diff
Post by: turbo_94_4door on January 31, 2009, 11:21:39 AM

i was wondering if anyone on here has lowered there front diff on a sidekick im lifted to high and now i have broke the diff and axles just need some tips pics would be great anyone with any info it would be greatly appreciated

Title: Re: Need help lowering front diff
Post by: zukizuki07 on January 31, 2009, 12:13:53 PM

here ya go, he is great about answering questions so if you have any just shoot him a pm

http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=22395.0

Title: Re: Need help lowering front diff
Post by: BRD HNTR on January 31, 2009, 10:01:04 PM

Quote from: turbo_94_4door on January 31, 2009, 11:21:39 AM

i was wondering if anyone on here has lowered there front diff on a sidekick im lifted to high and now i have broke the diff and axles just need some tips pics would be great anyone with any info it would be greatly appreciated

I have lowered my diff by extending the hanging brackets an 1 1/2".  The ds is no problem because it hangs straight down, but the ps runs towards the back at about 45 degrees.  I cut this bracket at an angle and then slid it down, adding bracing on the sides to keep it strong.  The back of the diff gets more difficult.  I cut and lowered my cross member to allow the diff to stay straight (I believe Calmini allows theirs to angle upwards).  It would be much easier to flip your diff over and run it with high pinion, giving you lots of room to lower it.  (If you keep your oil level up, it should throw enough oil to keep the pinion bearing lubricated.)
Photos and more details http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=22395.0 (http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=22395.0)
 I am going much further now, with a modified Samurai rear housing to replace the aluminum, and a recent score of an ARB. 

Title: Re: Need help lowering front diff
Post by: bentparts on February 01, 2009, 06:32:52 AM

I lowered my diff by making my own brackets. Take a look at www.flickr.com/photos/bentparts.

Title: Re: Need help lowering front diff
Post by: BRD HNTR on February 01, 2009, 01:46:33 PM

Quote from: bentparts on February 01, 2009, 06:32:52 AM

I lowered my diff by making my own brackets. Take a look at www.flickr.com/photos/bentparts.

Now that was worth the time looking.  I had seen your a arm mod, and when spring bow became an issue I raised the spring pad to get lift and straighten the spring.  1" is not quite enough.
Nice clean work.