LSD axle assembly - DIY job?

[Rob]

It's been a while Retro Rides!

So... I have a Ford Atlas axle with LSD. I've had new halfshafts made, it's been narrowed and also had new brackets welded for a 5-link.

My question is about the reassembly - can I do this or is it a specialist job? The new bearings will need pressing on of course but apart from that what do I need to be afraid of? I've rebuild standard axles with gears but never an LSD so any advice appreciated.

Cheers!
Rob

[bobblegut]

I'm not sure , but i thought atlas axles had to be shimmed etc using the correct tools? I might be wrong , i may be getting confused with the english assemebely . I would send Fostech a email , or Burtons , i know they have a ex Ford competitions man there who dealt with diffs.

[Rob]

Cheers bobblegut - I thought the shimming happened to the main gears on a standard axle but with an LSD it's al one piece so nothing to shim?

If I get chance I'll nip into tour local trans place and ask there.

Cheers!

[Rob]

haha, just Googled it and this thread is third from the top - Good SEO RR!

[bobblegut]

I think you may be right , like i said I'm a bit vague .