How to Shim up a GQ LSD ?

[Fozdick]

I did the search , but no detailed tech on how to shim a GQ LSD.
I would like to increase the preload on my LSD but it is not obvious to me where to insert shims , the only way i can see how to do it is to use different thickness friction plates 2.0 mm or 2.1 mm are available from nissan .

[ST391GQ]

There was an article in 4WD Monthly a cuppla issues back on how to do it. They used a Pajero diff. which is the same as a Troll diff anyhow. From reading it is prolly a good idea to give centre to a local diff person and get them to do it properly....altho it is not beyond the abilities of a good bush mechanic.


Cheers Keith

[Spartacus]

umm i think they were using .06 to shim it up in 4wd monthly

[Fozdick]

Has anyone got any more specific info on this ?
I have the carrier apart and friction plates in front of me , now what?

[Youngy]

I did the search , but no detailed tech on how to shim a GQ LSD.
I would like to increase the preload on my LSD but it is not obvious to me where to insert shims , the only way i can see how to do it is to use different thickness friction plates 2.0 mm or 2.1 mm are available from nissan .

i have shimmed my rear lsd in my pajero i used .05 x2 one each side , .10 x 2 each side of steel shim paper and used 4wd mag so i new what i was doing call a diff person in town he helped me put it all in for $200.00.
its much cheaper that buying a diff lokka????????????good luck

[Fozdick]

I have looked at the pajero article and the GQ lsd isnt the same design.
Surely someone out there has set one up.