Differential rebuild

[stevrock]

I've been looking to rebuild and shim the diffs of my Savage X 4.6 RTR with aluminum cups, and had a few questions.
I want these things to be though, therefore it won't be cheap.

I don't mind that though.

I know I'm going to need diff oil, but right now, I'm more into the hardware I'm going to need.

The stock gears, if in good shape, are they up to the task of bashing and a bit of stress? Can I be pointed in the right direction of the strong ones if they aren't?

Other items I've thought to buy were http://www.smfstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=31_90&products_id=588

To strengthen up the drive terrain, and http://www.smfstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=31_91&products_id=1447 to shim, as well as http://www.smfstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=31_91&products_id=1071

Or should I get http://www.smfstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=2007 and forget about the shims, gaskets, and oil all together because they are already in this kit?

Thanks for the help guys.

 

[Jeremy]

No need for thoes shafts .. stock ones are fine .. they wont make your diffs any stronger.
yea thoes are they shims you will need



WOW .. yea get the HD diffs w/ all the shims ..
don't over shim ... That's a good price man .. get 2 sets
I run 50,000 oil all around I love it

 

[stevrock]

Awesome dude, thanks for the help!

 

[Jeremy]

np have fun

 

[kgrames]

Since I upgraded my savage to the 4.6, I haven't been able to keep the bevel gears in one-piece. I have broken the rear gears several times and now the front. I have the maximizer lockers coming in this Friday for both the front and rear, so problem should be solved. I would rather replace dogbones then have to take the truck apart to replace bevel gears all the time.

I do have a question, though, for you guys. I have aluminum front and rear differentials and diff cups. If I ever do decide to go back to a limited slip system again (when road racing) what should I do to get more life out of these things. I have heard some about shimming the diff when putting it together, but where do the shims go? Should I also upgrade the diffs with gear oil instead of grease? Thanks guys!