Starion marries Max

I have read the Starion 8" L.S. diff carrier will fit in the Max housing...
So I wanted to check that out, the adventure begins below :)

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EDIT PICTURES VANISHED SO REPOST BELOW!!
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More to follow as the adventure progresses

Glad to see this posted in a new thread for everyone to follow. What are your long term plans?

Next step,
Pull the diff from My 88' max, clean, inspect, and start comparing parts.
I will keep a complete pic log here for anyone who is interested.

Please do. Is this going to be a track truck?

picture repost,
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As far as 'track truck', still in the research stages...
The clutch pack 'stack', # of discs, plates, and position
of bellville 'springs' are different between
Montero
Pajero(sp?)
Starion
D50 (Max),
I did not research any EVO config's.

Why do pictures keep dropping off?

EDIT 4/8
Picture concern resolved
THX Subgothius http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin...s/thumbsup.gif

Parts are enroute from amayama,

6 thrust washers, 2ea @ 1.5, 1.6, 1.7mm--- MB160882 ,MB160883,MB160884 respectively

Front pinion brng shim set MB 569391
Rear pinion brng shim set MB 185351

Differential Axle thrust blocks 2ea MB160878

Pinion nut MB092197

Pics upon arrival :)

parts!
http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin...id=26410&stc=1

that covers the shim/thrust washer end of things,
4 new friction discs on the way,
then pics of various 'stack' configurations.

These arrived today, time to start the shuffle ...
http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin...id=26466&stc=1

claych ~ so your experiment project is on the rear axle (?) 'n what improvements might be gained..? This is way above my knowledge & automotive experience... Thanks for any reply :)

More info... ( credit to mrbdesign.com.au)
Starions used 4 different differentials depending on engine and market.

1) 3.55 "small crownwheel" diff (25 spline drive shafts) Australia
Below pic...

http://starion.mrbdesign.com.au/images/JA_diff.jpg

http://starion.mrbdesign.com.au/imag...crownwheel.jpg

2) 3.55 "big crownwheel" diff (25 spline drive shafts) Australia, US, JDM, Europe
3) 3.9 "big crownwheel" diff (25 spline drive shafts) Australia only 1987 JD model
4) 3.55 "big crownwheel" diff (28 spline drive shafts) US, JDM, Europe 1989
Below pic...

http://starion.mrbdesign.com.au/images/US_diff.jpg


http://starion.mrbdesign.com.au/imag...crownwheel.jpg.

NOTE: All differentials were available in LSD. However in most markets this was an option so lots of cars do not have a LSD.

So, I have a high crown 3.55 ratio, 28 spline 6 bolt axle carrier to work with.
as far as 8" carrier units go this is one of Mitsu's strongest.

More to follow as time permits.

claych :yellow:

Great work Clay!

BUMP...
Thread's been sleeping for a while.
3.55 gear would be perfect for my application.
Guess I'll have to start really researching axle assemblies and interchange.
If I'm going to be doing hiway patrol, I'll need some easier gears to lower engine revs.