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VLSD from a '90+ 300z into an '89 coupe

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Old 06-06-2004, 10:14 AM
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VLSD from a '90+ 300z into an '89 coupe

Before everyone tells me to search I have. I have searched here, I have searched zilvia, I have searched **********, I have searched google, and all I've gotten is conflicting information.

I have a VLSD from a '90+ 300z n/a and was looking at putting it into my '89 240sx coupe. From what I have read this is possible, if:

1. Swap the rear cover - easy enough
2. new VLSD input shafts from an S13 OR
new axles from a J30

I know that the diff I have has 5 bolt output flanges, and that I have 6 bolt shatfs in my car, so obviously I need to either swap the output shafts or the axles.

My question: What year J30 would have the proper axles?

I'm on a serious budget, and I know I can get the axles from a junkyard, while the output shafts I can not, and require a bunch more work to get done.

Has anyone here actually done this on their S13? S14 guys I love you, but unless you have actual experience on this swap please pipe down...
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Old 06-06-2004, 11:08 AM
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I have not done this personally...just putting in my input

I have heard from a lot of people that have actually done it that the pre 95 J30 axels bolt right up to both the 240 and the Z32 diff.
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Old 06-06-2004, 11:22 AM
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So if I were to order up the axle shafts from a '94 J30 from a parts yard local to me (for $35 each) this thing would bolt on?
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Old 06-06-2004, 01:46 PM
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Yep, you should have no problems at all!
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Old 06-06-2004, 05:57 PM
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cool. Once done I'll report it back in, likely with photos for those interested.

My source has another one of these for sale, in case anyone else is interested...
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