Originally Posted by
RossNZ
Just for the record, I made a V2 ball diff using a drill press, dremal and a (very small) file, made the pins from cut down wheel pins.
Took about an hour of work to get it perfect, worked fine.
I could have made a jig to drill them in about five minutes if I was still running the truck.
Anybody can build anything if you set your mind to it and take your time, and have the patience.
I'm sure the real V2 would have had better testing and would work better, cost aside.
Even for outdoor loose stuff I ended up going back to the VTS, it seems smoother and put less stress on the top shaft As they tend to bend the threads thru all the pressure of a ball diff.
Just my 2 cents worth.
FYI the pin holes are not on the same BC as the ball holes, one of the reasons it works the way it does! Cameron and I tested 20 different pin positions before coming up with what is in the design. No way you can duplicate without a CNC mill! If your holes were not at the right location the VTS would work better. I have been a machinist for over 25 years hard to argue with experience! I do what you do but with more precision, same thing. Most people dont even bother trying to make their own so i applaud you for that!
