Kraton Diff Building

[Jluther@becoinc]

When you guys build diffs do they feel just as bit crunchy until the oil gets in good?

 

[Mick Boomer]

As long as there not binding. I like a good tight diff that feels notchy. Not binding, just notchy feeling.

 

[Neelis]

I agree with @Mick Boomer

 

[Jluther@becoinc]

As long as there not binding. I like a good tight diff that feels notchy. Not binding, just notchy feeling.

Yeah notchy sounds more like what I’m describing. I’ve bought Vitavon cups and planetary gears so I want them nice and tight so hopefully the back of the sun gear won’t shear off.

 

[Neelis]

Yeah notchy sounds more like what I’m describing. I’ve bought Vitavon cups and planetary gears so I want them nice and tight so hopefully the back of the sun gear won’t shear off.

K6 EXB V6?

 

[Chapinb]

A slight notch is fine.
If used, and already settled, I want the the least amount of notch I can feel.

 

[MrTitanium]

The terms “a bit” and “slight” can mean different things to different people. Best to post a vid.

 

[Chapinb]

The terms “a bit” and “slight” can mean different things to different people. Best to post a vid.

Happy?

 

[MrTitanium]

Happy?

Was talking to OP as he is the one with questionable diff.

 

[RC Steve]

Vitavon diff cases are narrower than stock. I had to run 2 narrow shims under the sun gear on one side instead of the stock narrow and wide to keep them from binding. This trick only works with open diffs.

 

[Woodentop]

They are never perfectly round. If you shim them slightly on the tight side they with "grab" at least one place in a full rotation. I'm happy to build mine this way. I get them hot by running them in a drill and it usually beds them in nicely. Never had any issues doing it this way.

 

[Jluther@becoinc]

I found that using the diff plates two round and 1 star on one side and just two round on the other is the only way to get them to fit. I wanted to use the plates to add support to the sun gear. It seems all aftermarket aluminum diff cups are a little different. The notchy feeling is better after working them in.
From what you guys say that’s part of the process, I’m on the way to a bullet proof diff