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QldRobbo tinkerer
Joined: 11 Apr 2002 Posts: 455
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Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2002 5:43 pm Post subject: Mags - Diff, Brake Upgrade - Please Read |
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G'day,
I really need new tyres on my TE gem.
I at some stage have always wanted to do a brake upgrade, now I understand if I do this (front and rear), it will probably change the stud pattern to a 5 stud? Is this correct?
Therefore, I am thinking of doing a brake upgrade, and buying some new (prob 17") rims and tyres. Will the brake upgrade (front and rear) change the offset at all?
Also, I am planning on placing an LSD diff in at some point, I've heard you get a VL(?) diff centre and shortened axles... will this impact my rear brake upgrade or offset (will the new diff axles come with disc brakes on them?, or if I do an upgrade now, can I at a later stage place the new brakes onto the new axles?)
If the placing an LSD diff in will come with new brakes, I need to know.
Currently I have some 6-spoke 13" jellybean mags, if anyone is interest
Sorry about the long post, but can you please answer all my questions.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Gene FJ20DET hod rodder
Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 9163 Location: brisbane
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Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2002 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: Mags - Diff, Brake Upgrade - Please Read |
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blah. to many questions!! heheh.
yeah the vl thing works.
brake upgrade wont change your stud patern or offset unless u want it to.
i also have polised jellys for sale in bris
gene _________________
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Ben Wight backyard mechanic
Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 946
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Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2002 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: Mags - Diff, Brake Upgrade - Please Read |
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It seems like you are asking a question, one which I have heard a few times before, the question being, 'How long is a piece of string?'.
You can do various brake upgrade, some will necessitate a stud pattern change, some wont.
If cahsing an LSD, you can fit an LSD centre in your current diff, or get a completly new type of diff, I guess you should chase one with disk brakes. Generally, you can use the stud pattern of the new diff, or redrill it for whatever pattern you want.
A new diff will change the rear offset, unless you get it modified to suit whatever offset you specify. The front offset will only change with a different hub like HQ 5 stud, but not by much, say +- 10mm I guess. The easiest conversion is to swap just the disk and caliper, keeping your hub.
Maybe you should search the old posts on these topics, all the answers will be there.
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