Outcast EXB centre diff

[ross_jsy]

Hi guys

I picked up some spares off a UK breaker including an EXB centre diff. I am debating using it but tbh I just use silicone ear plugs and like the way it handles.

Is it worth using? I've never had an issue with a centre diff as it's not like there is a huge amount of diff action to wear parts, and if so, what would I do for similar handling to ear plugs?

Cheers

Ross

 

[GraniteFox]

If you are really locking down the center diff with 1mm or earplugs I'm not sure you would see any difference. Cross pins are a little beefier. I'm with you I have not had issues with the standard diff set especially in the center diff. F&R seem to get more abuse. Especially the rear. I would rather upgrade to a full metal diff case for the center. Like in the Fireteam. Center tends to heat up and the aluminum handles it much better.

 

[@9G]

I'd definitely do the aluminum in the center whether you do EXB or open. I had a pebble get up through the chassis hole and explode a center diff on me. If I had the aluminum case it probably wouldn't have been an issue and I've switched to aluminum in the center on everything ever since. I don't do earplugs but I have put 20M weight in the center to lock it up. Probably gets the same result or very close to earplugs plus it's a little easier to change out if needed. 1M in the center didn't feel much different than 500K or even 300K to me. If I was gonna lock them up I'd go at least 2.5M but from what I've heard the EXB diffs don't require as thick a fluid as the opens.