Diff Clearance for Roll Bar

[andrew_r]

I notice from the manual that I need to file the diff casing to allow clearance for the rear anti roll bar.

 

I mine I have filed the vertical casting mark / web off (approx 3mm) for the recommended 30mm. The manual shows a picture indicating this and a MAX depth of 5mm.

 

 

I then spotted this picture which shows someone has taken a lot more off.

 

Do I need to relieve it as much as in the photo?

 

I don't want to finish putting all of the suspension together and then realise I need to take the diff out for a third time. I guess there is alway a dremel or similar if I am stuck. How much clearence should there be statically to ensure they don't touch when driving it hard.

 

Thanks

Andrew

[shn7]

Andrew,

 

No link to any photograph!!

 

Steve.

Sussex (West) AR

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[andrew_r]

Sorry,

 

[MADMALC]

I took off the chunk as per the instructions but my bar still just touched the diff. I put a piece of split heater hose round it at the point of contact to stop abbrasion and rattles. Works fine for me.

 

S7MAD

[Mickrick]

here To make it easier.

 

I'd be inclined to follow the manual, and don't worry about what someone else has been up to.

Anyway, you can still fettle it with the diff in place.