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Offline hammahead

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Front Diff Material?
« on: July 07, 2004, 10:06:03 AM »
Thought I would fill this new board with a question :)

I have a 2002 XL-7, From what I understand, the front diff housing is made of cast iron, and the cover is made of aluminium?  If anyone knows, correct me if I am wrong.

I am bringing it up because I mentioned this when I was talking to a tech at a dealership, and he said the front diff is made of all cast-iron???? I think the 2004 may be the case, but not pre 2004.

Any info is appreciated.
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Re: Front Diff Material?
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2004, 10:35:52 AM »
is it a manual or auto?  All manuals should be cast ion.
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Re: Front Diff Material?
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2004, 10:45:38 AM »
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Thought I would fill this new board with a question :)

I have a 2002 XL-7, From what I understand, the front diff housing is made of cast iron, and the cover is made of aluminium?  If anyone knows, correct me if I am wrong.

I am bringing it up because I mentioned this when I was talking to a tech at a dealership, and he said the front diff is made of all cast-iron???? I think the 2004 may be the case, but not pre 2004.

Any info is appreciated.


The earlier XL.7's with automatics still had aluminum housings with a steel 3rd member, with the manuals having steel housing and 3rd member. The housing and third members were upgraded to steel in 2003 for both tranny combos

If you're unsure of the metal, try to stick a magnet on it.

Good Luck, Eric
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Re: Front Diff Material?
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2004, 10:48:04 AM »
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is it a manual or auto?  All manuals should be cast ion.


Sorry, left out info that mine is Automatic
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Re: Front Diff Material?
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2004, 12:34:44 PM »
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Sorry, left out info that mine is Automatic




Well then your in the same boat as me aluminum  >:( One of many things on my list to get upgraded.

George

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Re: Front Diff Material?
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2004, 12:44:26 PM »
my 02 is aluminum. automatic too.

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Re: Front Diff Material?
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2004, 06:47:42 PM »
My car is 04' XL-7,I'm sure it's made of cast iron! ;D
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Re: Front Diff Material?
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2004, 12:45:13 AM »
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My car is 04' XL-7,I'm sure it's made of cast iron! ;D


Just rub it in, why don't you  :P



George
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Re: Front Diff Material?
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2004, 03:14:44 AM »
yea rub it in... you may gave a cast diff but we have a better looking front end! LOL

Frank  
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Re: Front Diff Material?
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2004, 05:37:08 AM »
I know, what's up with that new front end???? :'(

I so hoping for a new '04 but I can't seem to get used to the front on them. I wonder how hard it would be to change that out.

Oh, 2001, auto, mine is aluminum as well.
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Re: Front Diff Material?
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2004, 05:23:43 PM »
I have steel ;D
It's not really that hard..I did it.
The only hard part is to install the ring and pinion right.
I actually paid a shop to do it.\
Leonard of Hillsboro. ;D
Good shop
Just not happy from not buying the parts through them.
Next time I will. ;)
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Re: Front Diff Material?
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2006, 05:14:56 PM »
Hey, I'm in hillsboro as well. Where is the shop you had do this work? Where did you get the steel diff housing from. Also what all is required for this swap?

Thanks


Quote from: HotRod on December 31, 2004, 05:23:43 PM
I have steel ;D
It's not really that hard..I did it.
The only hard part is to install the ring and pinion right.
I actually paid a shop to do it.\
Leonard of Hillsboro. ;D
Good shop
Just not happy from not buying the parts through them.
Next time I will. ;)

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