Thread: Swapping to a LSD from an open diff..... Complicated or straight forward?
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Old 09-21-2015, 07:55 AM
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How hard is this to do, mechanical wise? Once an LSD is sourced ( eBay or built) , is the actual mechanical part to swap it pretty straight forward or better to take to BMW or local mechanic. I have ok mechanical skills and swapped out Ford 9" before but the BMW is foreign ( &#128521 to me!!! Lol

Any suggestions or guidance will be greatly appreciated.
Drain diff
Pull diff cover
Support diff
Disconnect diff
Remove diff

Reverse process

Make sure you used lactate on bolts when putting it back in.

I do it with my car on jack stands, but it would be much easier if done on a lift.

Kevin.....
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