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Title: Diff Spacers
Post by: 4Zstracker on May 14, 2009, 08:59:01 PM: Hey everybody

Jus wonderin; I have heard quite a bit about "diff spacers" on here and was wondering if anyone had some pix or suggestions on application, or info on how to get/ build one?

Thanks in advance fellas.
Title: Re: Diff Spacers
Post by: TopHeavy96 on May 14, 2009, 09:32:44 PM: Jeff1997 makes and sells a diff spacer, it goes between the rear diff and balljoint. I have it and I'm at about 3500 miles, checked the bolts and they're tight.(with locktight) Seems like it makes the rear flex better by taking some tension out of the ball joint.
Title: Re: Diff Spacers
Post by: MUD CHILD on May 14, 2009, 11:28:07 PM: I make a two inch suspension lift kit for sidekick and Trackers. I include the rear spacer in my kit but I will sell the spacer seperatly as well.

Here are a couple pictures of the suspension lift kit that I make, You can see the rear diff spacer in the pic
Title: Re: Diff Spacers
Post by: Jeremiah on May 15, 2009, 12:20:29 PM: Prices on kit & spacer separately?
Title: Re: Diff Spacers
Post by: MUD CHILD on May 15, 2009, 12:35:05 PM: Quote from: Jeremiah on May 15, 2009, 12:20:29 PM
Prices on kit & spacer separately?

I sell the kit for $275 U.S or $300 CND. The rear diff spacer with hardwear I sell for $40
Title: Re: Diff Spacers
Post by: 4Zstracker on May 15, 2009, 06:54:23 PM: What about your strut spacers, Would you sell them separately?
Title: Re: Diff Spacers
Post by: MUD CHILD on May 17, 2009, 12:02:24 AM: Quote from: 4Zstracker on May 15, 2009, 06:54:23 PM
What about your strut spacers, Would you sell them separately?

Sure I'd sell the strut spacers separatly aswell...$80
Title: Re: Diff Spacers
Post by: bentparts on May 17, 2009, 06:09:24 AM: ;) Good looking stuff Mudchild. How's that Megasquirt workin' out?
Title: Re: Diff Spacers
Post by: BRD HNTR on May 17, 2009, 05:14:08 PM: Quote from: 4Zstracker on May 14, 2009, 08:59:01 PM
Hey everybody

Jus wonderin; I have heard quite a bit about "diff spacers" on here and was wondering if anyone had some pix or suggestions on application, or info on how to get/ build one?

Thanks in advance fellas.

I was reading of the failure rate of the top diff mount on raised and flexed rides, so I removed the ball joint and replaced it with a more flexible fix.
This is my solution
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_86HP5-adsWc/SfKWNoMX6zI/AAAAAAAADa0/GMD2dz5ik0g/s640/CIMG3373.JPG)
Side view
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_86HP5-adsWc/SfKWPXHgWNI/AAAAAAAADa8/G9byYhzvm-I/s640/CIMG3374.JPG)
Testing place
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_86HP5-adsWc/SfKWSc-FpQI/AAAAAAAADbM/5r-fu0rtZao/s640/CIMG3378.JPG)
I ground the mounts for better clearance and replaced the missing nut and washer. Fit and flex great, and it is adjustable.
Title: Re: Diff Spacers
Post by: 4Zstracker on May 17, 2009, 10:05:30 PM: how strong does this part of the linkage have to be to stand up to the stresses of articulation?

How long will the stock ball joint setup hold up?

Does the diff spacer restore the correct pinion/ driveline angles?
Title: Re: Diff Spacers
Post by: chrisvitarasport94 on May 18, 2009, 08:44:12 AM: diff spacer and 1/2" prop spacer made all the difference to my ride; ran it with 2.5" spacer lift before, and noticibly better after diff spacer added
Title: Re: Diff Spacers
Post by: MUD CHILD on May 18, 2009, 04:13:36 PM: Quote from: bentparts on May 17, 2009, 06:09:24 AM
;) Good looking stuff Mudchild. How's that Megasquirt workin' out?

Thanks

Unfortunatly the turbo project got put on hold for a little bit while I'm building a new truck.
Title: Re: Diff Spacers
Post by: 4Zstracker on May 18, 2009, 10:07:21 PM: Quote from: chrisvitarasport94 on May 18, 2009, 08:44:12 AM
diff spacer and 1/2" prop spacer made all the difference to my ride; ran it with 2.5" spacer lift before, and noticibly better after diff spacer added

"Prop Spacer", Is that a driveline spacer? Better, but how so?