Originally Posted by mtbboy
Hey all.
Looking for an exploded view of a properly assembled crc d-ring diff.
Also, are there any tips or tricks to getting these things to perform consistantly without replacing bearings all the time.?
Has someone come up with any decent aftermarket mods for these diffs, if so what?
Should we really be side loading a bearing anyhow?
Here's a couple of tricks and tips...
Use a ceramic bearing (
www.rc4less.com) instead of a steel one - they last longer and take a higher load.
Use synthetic oil in the bearing. I use bicycle chain oil (
http://www.finishlineusa.com/product...untry-lube.htm) which does a superb job of keeping the bearing in good condition.
Don't tighten the diff for the first run. 12th diffs are odd, in that they tighten up as they bed in. The reason many people wreck their diffs (and the outer bearing is the weak link, so goes first) is that they tighten them right up for the first run expecting them to slacken off - but they don't!! Leave the diff a little bit slack, run the car for a couple of minutes using gentle throttle, then take the car off and re-check the diff.
Lots of people here in the UK have used a Slapmaster and loved it! I use a Corally SP12X US Edition - it comes with a thrust race as standard AND it has an O-Ring in the drive end to take up any additional load as the diff settles down. Set it, and forget it!
Hope that helps.
