LSD shiming ?

[TwistedMQ]

Hi guys im wanting to tighten the lsd in my GQ and want to know if rather than using lsd shims like what hobzee sells could i just put a washer in behind the tensioning spring.

John

[create]

Use shims, I think 2 per side should do the job. Wont be much good as a shopping trolley tho - it will scrub tyres.

[shw337]

2 shims will lock it up good n proper. a mate of mine cut the lid of a milo tin and it still acted like a lsd just a bit harsh.
i fitted a complete extra clutch (1 clutch plate from a old lsd pack) and it dosnt unlock. shit onroad good offroad tho.

[Jimbo]

So 1 shim per side as a compromise?

[boost is good]

So 1 shim per side as a compromise?

did that in mine and its been locked solid for 3 months (hoped it may come good ) gonna pull it back out n go back to standard .. everyone whos put 1 shim in tells me theyre good for the first trip then wear back to standard ??

[Beast3805]

Shimmed mine about a year ago, i could only fit 1 in 1 side, the carrier still had a gap of about .2 of a mm, but when i did it up, it pulled together nicely. It was like a locker at first but has worn down a bit now, its actually quite nice now, will spin both easily when i want it to

[tarsuxs]

Speak to James at PGS in Mornington, he has produced some lazar cut shimmes that is putting in the LSD's with great results.

[Beast3805]

Speak to James at PGS in Mornington, he has produced some lazar cut shimmes that is putting in the LSD's with great results.

Ye thats the guy i got my shims from, i got 4 thinking my lsd was buggered, but was only able to fit 1 in hehe, well atleast i got some spares now for later.

[boost is good]

Speak to James at PGS in Mornington, he has produced some lazar cut shimmes that is putting in the LSD's with great results.

Ye thats the guy i got my shims from, i got 4 thinking my lsd was buggered, but was only able to fit 1 in hehe, well atleast i got some spares now for later.

how thick were youre shims? the ones i used were 0.7mm from hobzees

[Beast3805]

Sorry my bads i did getem from hobzee's, ye .7mm

[PGS 4WD]

For most people one will suffice, two will lock it up, but it depends a bit ont condition of the origional product.

[mike_nofx]

So does everyone use 0.7mm shim?

I can get any thickness shim from work and just cut it to size, what would be the best size to use to have a tight LSD that isnt locked?

Mike

[Barno111]

Does anyone have the OD of these shims?? And where can i get them from?? The mav im going to buy, the lsd is alright but not extremely tight. So were can i get shims from??

[Beast3805]

Does anyone have the OD of these shims?? And where can i get them from?? The mav im going to buy, the lsd is alright but not extremely tight. So were can i get shims from??

can get them from 4H in Mornington

[dano80]

Does anyone have the OD of these shims?? And where can i get them from?? The mav im going to buy, the lsd is alright but not extremely tight. So were can i get shims from??

can get them from 4H in Mornington

Not anymore if 4H is Hobzees.

I was reading a thread in General Chit Chat, saying he has just gone insolvent. Have to try PGS or someone else.

Cheers, Dano.

[mhgill]

So if you put 1 shim in its crap becuase it starts slipping, and if you put 2 shims in its crap because its permantly locked....

whats the point then?

[hulsty]

Shims come in different thicknesses, trial and error to get the right thickness

[steelo1]

I can actually feel my LSD when it grips & so have others that have been passengers, its almost like a clunk, not a noise just a feel/grip, does this mean it needs re-shimming or is it normal? I'm new to Patrols & their LSD's after having 2 Explorers (8.8" lsd diffs), an FJ55 Cruiser & a Square Paj & it is a completely different "feel" to them.
Ta