1.9 to 2.4 Conversion Project Started

[opelwasp]

Originally Posted by RallyBob PS, get the stiffest springs they offer, or the unit will be useless! And once you have the stiff springs, shim them a bit more!

So how much is "a bit"? Like a washer on each end of the springs, or two?

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by opelwasp So how much is "a bit"? Like a washer on each end of the springs, or two?

I would go as far as I could go without coil bind.

[GTJIM]

The Phantom Gripper loads the axle gears outwards against the crownwheel carrier - and uses the thin steel shim located there as a 'cultch' - the higher the spring pressure; the higher the loading ... and the greater the WEAR!

If you decide to use one then make sure you have plenty of spare crownwheel carriers, side gears and shims - you will need them.

Oh! ... and use a very good quality diff lube - and even then the shims will end up welding themselves to the carrier and/or the side gears ... the 'gripper' is a very short term solution to the LSD problem.

TANSTAFL - no free lunch - no way out of finding/buying a 'proper' LSD unit.

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by GTJIM If you decide to use one then make sure you have plenty of spare crownwheel carriers, side gears and shims - you will need them.

I didn't bother to mention the side-loading on the diff, since the eventual outcome of using the Phantom Grip will probably be a blown rear axle anyway...nothing like doubling the work-load (both tires grip instead of one) on an already weak spider/side gear assembly!

[opelwasp]

I plan on using Amsoil or Redline gear oil. As far as using the Phantom Grip in the first place, I plan to only use it till I can save up for a more substantial solution. ie... IRS

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by opelwasp I plan on using Amsoil or Redline gear oil. As far as using the Phantom Grip in the first place, I plan to only use it till I can save up for a more substantial solution. ie... IRS

+1 for Redline Shockproof. Great stuff.