Ba xr6 diff hat upgrade - south Australia

[Hezabot]

So I'm looking at getting the Independent Motorsport diff hat upgrade but I'm in sa and I'm gonna take the cradle off my self. Who can I go see to get the old mount taken off and the new one welded on? 

[k31th]

I believe IMS provide rudimentary instructions on where to mount it (and apparently if you're handy with a welder, it's quite a simple weld job). Give them a call and I'm sure they'll assist.

[Hezabot]

Yea I know that but don't have a welder, know a couple people with one but not willing to let them do it. Want someone who actually knows

[skidxr6t]

id talk to the people you say that you know mate as not many workshops would have installed these.

 

pretty sure the thing locates itself once the new diff has is installed so no measuring required I THINK.

[ROB83R]

It looks fairly idiot proof. Just gotta make sure you can weld properly. 

[Hezabot]

Never welded in my life 
 

3 hours ago, skidxr6t said:

id talk to the people you say that you know mate as not many workshops would have installed these.

 

pretty sure the thing locates itself once the new diff has is installed so no measuring required I THINK.

They are mates that have welded once or twice, they know nothing. They think they can do it but can't, would rather throw my money down the toilet

[skidxr6t]

no pressure, just don't fu*k it up hahaha.

 

I feel if you're mechanically inclined to remove an entire rear cradle I reckon you can figure out a welder, especially if you're with ya mates. just do some test welds on something other than your rear cradle and figure out the settings for the thickness of materials and stuff.

Edited 30/11/16 08:54 AM by skidxr6t

[HI PSI]

Make sure that you get some datum points from the original diff centre position BEFORE you remove the centre from the IRS frame. 

 

Eg: Run a straight edge along the flat section of the bearing crush adjuster and mark it on the frame. 

 

This will ensure the correct alignment of the centre...

[Puffwagon]

http://m.southernmobilewelding.com/

 

Google is a wonderful thing. Use it and make some calls. 

 

I feel obligated to point out that there is a large difference between being able to swing spanners and learning how to weld overnight. 

 

There is more to welding than just pulling a trigger and imho no one should be welding diff or subframe mounts with no or extremely limited experience. 

 

If you aren't competent with a grinder and there's no shame if you're not, the welding company will have the old mount off and cleaned up in minutes. 

 

Once you have the diff in the cradle a qualified welder will make short work of the job.

[FormulaFG]

Take it to Bruce Heinrich. I know he has done a few of them. Will probably be where I get mine done when the time comes.

Don't bother removing the cradle yourself, let him do all that and put new side bushes in at the same time. Let us know how you go.