Ando81 2,950 Posted February 21, 2014 Hey fellas, I broke an axle in my ute today and of course it broke right at the diff centre. Was just wondering if I can tap the broken piece out of the centre from the the opposite side or do I need to take the centre out to fix it. It is Borg Warner 25 spline lsd centre. Cheers for the help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XTREME KARTS XF 1,212 Posted February 21, 2014 Hey fellas, I broke an axle in my ute today and of course it broke right at the diff centre. Was just wondering if I can tap the broken piece out of the centre from the the opposite side or do I need to take the centre out to fix it. It is Borg Warner 25 spline lsd centre. Cheers for the help Yeah should be able too, a mate of mine did the same with his old XC coupe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,950 Posted February 21, 2014 Cheers mate, will give it a go later on tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,950 Posted February 21, 2014 Yeah no good tapping it through. It is a 2 pinion setup and I tried to poke a 6mm piece of rod through between the spider gears. Got it into the centre but I don't think the spider gears are letting me push the broken piece of axle out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted February 21, 2014 Nah it's just twisted in there and sometimes there a bastard to get out bruz.Hit it like your beating a guy who broke your mower or kicked your dog or scratched your car. 3 Outback Jack, XTREME KARTS XF and Ando81 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,950 Posted February 21, 2014 Ok sly, thanks for the tip. I didn't wanna be too rough and shag something else in the process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winton 399 Posted February 21, 2014 I had a xe i could knock out the broken spline, it had a two pin center but my corty just couldnt do it. have to pull the diff apart, pain in the arse but its easer to clean. I pull axles out regurarlly and check to avoid this. 2 Ando81 and XTREME KARTS XF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronny 204 Posted February 21, 2014 I know it would be a pain in the arse but to make sure there are no bits floating around I would open it up 2 Ando81 and slydog reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted February 22, 2014 Yeah good point it would be safer to pull the centre due to metal contamination...Next step is a 28 spline centre as you will ALWAYS be twisting breaking 25 spline units.Even 28 spline units twist up but are less prone to actually just letting go... 2 Ando81 and XTREME KARTS XF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,950 Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks for making up my mind for me lads. I just pulled the centre out and you're right, filings everywhere. I was debating if I should put my old 25 spline open centre back in with another axle or just look for a 28 spline centre and get axles to suit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted February 22, 2014 If your keen look for a ED wagon disc brake diff and tailshaft and end all your problems and get better brakes to boot. Should pay no more than $100 for it I reckon. 1 Ando81 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,950 Posted February 22, 2014 Cheers sly, I'm going to patch up this crap thing and hunt for a better diff from an e series like you said. I have got the tailshaft and a brake adapter to do it so if you know of anyone with an e series, I'm keen to talk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,950 Posted February 24, 2014 So I've been offered an xh longreach lsd with the one tonne springs on it. I know the diff will fit mine but could I put the springs in my xf for better carrying capacity as well. Also what handbrake cable would I need? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XTREME KARTS XF 1,212 Posted February 24, 2014 So I've been offered an xh longreach lsd with the one tonne springs on it. I know the diff will fit mine but could I put the springs in my xf for better carrying capacity as well. Also what handbrake cable would I need? XH cable as they still use the "umbrella" handbrake setup, you'll also need a new brake hose made up with a metric T block with an imperial fitting on the end that threads into the hardline on the body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,950 Posted February 24, 2014 Cheers mate, I got the brake line adapter to suit, just wasn't sure about the handbrake though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted February 25, 2014 Once you go LSD...... lol ...... Good score on the diff man, hope it's all sorted soon. I have the XG, if ya chuck an extra leaf spring in that set up, you'll take over a tonne just in the back, without looking like a low rider. I did it to mine, jump up and down on the towbar, hardly moves. Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,950 Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks outback jack, I was unsure about how much better load carrying it would have once I put the heavier springs in. I have got it all bolted on the springs so it will be a case of just wheel out the old and wheel in the new on springs and away we go. So the springs don't give a bouncier ride at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted February 25, 2014 Nah mate , if anything it's a nice tighter feel, keeps the diff where it's supposed to be... hehe, a good set of gas shocks will finish it off. Have the springs reset , costs about 60-80 bucks a side, if ya suss of the heights aren't even. I love me Hydratrak LSD diff.... hook up and go.... smokes just for show..... Jack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,950 Posted February 25, 2014 Ha ha love it, I go camping a bit in wet tracks and the lsd is just so much better for traction and a lot easier to steer if you wanna have some fun in the mud. 1 ronny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,950 Posted March 1, 2014 Just curious mate, how much room do you think is between your top of the rear tyre to the mudguard lip of the tub. Wondering if the 1tonne springs will lift it higher or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted March 2, 2014 Mines an Outback mate, so it's higher anyway..... The One tonners from memory have an extra leaf. I could fit a politicians head between the top of my rear guard and the tire......... lol . If the too high mate, find a local spring works, they will drop em down for ya if you like, about $80 a side or so. Jack. 1 XTREME KARTS XF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,950 Posted March 2, 2014 Cheers jack, will get to it pretty soon and see how it goes. A politicians head can fit in there hey? Maybe leave a head in there and drop 3 tonne of bricks in the tub and see how much the springs flex 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted March 2, 2014 That'll keep the bastards Honest Ando..... lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,950 Posted March 3, 2014 Keep a politician honest? That'd be the day ha ha ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
