Phil, and Tigers,
The original rear axle was made by Dana's gear unit (Salisbury) in
England. The one used in a some Jaguar Sedans uses the same ring gear /
bolt size and circle, so you don't have to get the the Ring and Pinion
set from US cars that are not 2.88:1. (Providing you find a non-abused
one in a "Slightly, but carefully used, Junque Shoppe".)
It is a direct bolt-in replacement, but setting up the clearances and
pre-loads is a job for a pro with a set-up for adjusting the shims.
Likely a 4 wheel drive shop is equipped, and familiar with this
process. The hub/axles must be removed from the original, and that
isn't easy.
I'd give my personal experiences, but the nice Jag unit is still sitting
in the box it came in.
See Dan Walters article "Ultimate Tiger Hub Puller":
http://www.tigersunited.com/techtips/WaltersPuller/rt-WaltersHubPuller1.asp
Steve
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PhastPhill@aol.com wrote:
> This winters planned project is removing my rear end and addressing a
> couple of things.My car has weld on LAT bars and it looks like it was done
>back
> in the day with a stick welder.....seems to hold but very ugly looking.
> Maybe change to bolt on. Also while there I would like to have a good look
>at
> the front spring mounts. And I want to install a Posi, Auburn gear sells a
> unit that is less than $300 dollars at an online company called Just
> Differentials. Anyone used these? Or does Team Tiger still do posi's for
>tigers?
> I would like to use them if they are still around. Could someone pass on
> contact info and any other tips ideas etc?.....thanks.....cheers ....phil
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