If the differential is held in place by only the four bolts through the diff mounting plate, a considerable bending moment is put on the mounting plate attachment points, possibly breaking welds and bending or breakingoff the mount. Jaguar diff parts kustom bitz aussiespeed vic lakes hot. Cosworth diff compared to jag the jag diff does not have a provision for mounting the axle like the ford one, so decided to make one. Installing an ims twin bush diff hat uprade youtube. Tapered roller bearings on stub axles with drain hole in stub axle flange. Providing that it doesnt run low on lubricant expect a life of 100,000 miles with no problemmany owners nearly double that figure before an overhaul being needed. Jaguar diff parts kustom bitz aussiespeed vic lakes. Frame carrier rear since 1976, terrys jaguar has been in the business of supplying a wide range of parts for jaguars everything from xk120, xk140, xk150 and all xke etype parts models right through to the latest jaguars on the road. Dont know the model jaguar but it has inboard brakes and dual shocks on each side. Alongside classical process plants, industrial applications can also be handled, e.
Im planning on using the top mount of the pumpkin and doing a solid mount. The shimming of the lower control arms is a timeconsuming process, requiring the. Kustom bitz 10mm thick mild steel plate tie bar to tie the lower suspension pivots together on the back side of a jaguar independent rear end. Jaguar forums the largest jaguar enthusiasts forum. Mg mgb gt v8 factory originals technical jaguar independent.
Completely different set up, not recommended for aftermarket applications. This is a strong suspension part designed to equalise the load stresses on the lower suspension arms when jag diffs are installed in hot rods and customs. How do i remove the clutch discs to make the differential non positraction. Rear suspension conversion kit 8894 xj6, sovereign, and vanden plas.
The jaguar irs is a suspension system made up of precisionengineered components, which can from the factory, be shimmed to adjust toe and camber. When we rebuild a jag unit for our subframe, everything that can be practically replaced is. Stormy, it is a possibility that the diff mount can crack or tear off on the ms and bigger engined z3s. Jaguar irs generations there are three generations of the venerable jag independent rear suspensions that have been very popular with hot rodstreet rod and kit car enthusiasts and now v8 bikes since the early 1960s. The adrs are generally performance based and cover issues such as occupant protection, structures, lighting, noise, engine exhaust emissions, braking and a range of miscellaneous items. Mar 26, 2012 i have a jaguar rear end, i do not know what year or the ratio of the differential.
Tech tips for your jag irs differential dealing with your jag differential probably the most common major component problem with jaguar automobiles is carrier or output bearing failure in the differential or rear axle unit. The australian design rules adrs are national standards for vehicle safety, antitheft and emissions. Does any one have, or know where i can get a new replacement metalastik rear gearbox mounting bush, part number 572893. Jag diff breather welcome to rods n sods, the most active and friendly uk rod and custom website. When you need a part for your jaguar e type we are the people you will want helping you. Ive been baffled for a while as to a knocking that i thought was the front suspension. It really did look as if the 420 one would just bolt straight in. Welcome to rods n sods, the most active and friendly uk rod and custom website. This old site will be left up for reference, until we can move all the old content over to the new site. Fits 19791997 xj6 models fully assembled, complete with all the seals and bearings.
I have a jaguar rear end, i do not know what year or the ratio of the differential. Not knowing how it should look i tweaked up the stabiliser a couple of turns and hey presto most of knocking had gone isnt it strange how noises travel around a car. Jag diff mounting iron original series 1 clark, customers come first. The lower control arms are mounted directly to the differential head, while the halfshafts also perform the function of upper control arms. This means that a small miscalculation when mounting the diff head can lead to a much more significant misalignment of the rear suspension, which then needs to be brought back into spec by shimming. The series i, ii and early series iii jag irss are salisbury units. Jaguar xjs differential in my rover 2000tc classic rover. Front seat belt too short and or twisted repair procedure. Note that all the cornering forces are taken into the base unit via the diff, not via the suspension. Jag quick change diff cover hi to all, hope some one can help. Hood panel difficult to latch contacts plenum grill reprofile hood. So the question, has anyone heard of using a jaguar rear end in another vehicle, or even using one in a torana the reasons, was a hell beast diff setup.
Guide the bolt through the shockmounting bracket and shock eye. Revised underscuttle revised mounting method installation instructions. If i mount the top mount parallel to the ground, that puts the pinion flange at a 5. I personally would hunt for the wider real and save a ton of time, probably headache and even money. Jaguar speeds and diff ratios page 1 classic cars and. Stock, customised or rodded chances are youll find someone with similar tastes. Jaguar independent rear suspension jag diffs jag diff conversion parts for fitting jag diffs into hot rod chassis and custom cars.
Align the lower shock eyes on the bracket of the lower control arms, guide the mount bolt through the eye, and use the large. I could also fine tune the gear lever for vertical by varying the bush thickness. To mount the jag diff to the rear rover rubber mounts i built a new mounting structure using a 2 x 2 inch square steel thick wall tube. Forum members 2016 jaguar ftype is switching lanes and seeking a. The mounting accuracy of the differential head itself sets the base line for the rear wheel alignment geometry.
A limited slip diff stops one wheel from spinning so the power is spread over both wheels, eg, racing or sprint cars when taking off or cornering so the power is not lost when one wheel loses traction. Mines also soft mounted with the original jag mounts using a cradle that keeps the factory caster. Ive acquired a jag irs and am fitting it to a 29 a tudor. Once i have shortened a remote to this design which moves the lever forward 6 12 i will make some solid bushes, i also have some nylon bar i can use if not happy with the feel of the solid bushing. A diff of a difference when the xjs v12 was first released in 1975, it came with two transmission options, 4 speed manual or 3 speed auto with final drive 1. Have heard of small car rear ends with cut down axles used for trikes. Jaguar diffs will usually develop the characteristic whine of a damaged and failing bearing by at least 100,000 miles, in some cases sooner, but in almost every case by 125,000 miles. We eventually went the jag route, full irs conversion rather than just the diff, this very much suits the events that we use the car for. Jag diff conversion parts for fitting jag diffs into hot rod chassis and custom cars jaguar diff parts sort by default title a to z title z to a price lowest first price highest first time added latest first popularity most popular first sales best selling first. I also decided that even though powder coating cage and suspension components as i did when i rebuilt my xjs several years ago looked pretty good, removing the cage and fabricating a tube steel cross member that would bolt to the two shock mounting holes on each side plus one additional hole added about 1 foot behind the rear shock mount hole. In this video we show you the basics of installing one of our ims twin bush diff hat upgrade kits.
Tech tips for your jag irs differential jh engineering. Jag software for the operation control mes, process. I have hopes of using this rear end in my hot rod if i can find out what type and year it is. Shipping is extra shipping is calculated by size and weight in the check out section when you enter your address. As were a national site its also a great opportunity to meet up with other enthusiasts in your area. Inserting shims underneath the transmission mount changing the centerline in relation to the rear differential raised the rear of this transmission. Lt77 gearbox remote mounting post by nikbj68 wed mar 02, 2016 11. As i understand they bolt to a sub frame and that frame bolts up under the rear of your carhot rod. Jag rear end into hot rod diff lower suspension arms tie. Roughing out the fins disaster strikes i think its a post processor problem on the machine and have given up on this particular cnc along with the fins. Used driver or passenger side rear axle for jaguar 19791997 xj6. Sep, 2011 tapered roller bearings on stub axles standard 3. The lower member inboard pivot pins should be tied together across the diff.
Diff location is therefore the key issue for succesful cornering. This is due to their superior handling and ride caracteristics. If you have a ford falcon or territory with the m86 diff and are. Jaguar xj8 used differential assembly diffxj8 diffxj8used. Has anybody done one or installed one ever as id like to hear about whats involved, any traps for first timers and what the end result felt like. Jul 16, 2012 begin the installation process by mounting the coilover to the chassis mount. Working on getting the engine mounts into jag crossmember too so i can reproduce the jags engine mounting system so the motorsuspension dynamics and vibration are the same as the factory xj6. The key to success is the practical convenience and optimised interaction between the different components.
Differential since 1976, terrys jaguar has been in the business of supplying a wide range of parts for jaguars everything from xk120, xk140, xk150 and all xke etype parts models right through to the latest jaguars on the road. A friend on this forum suggested that i should look at the gearbox mount. Jaguar xj8 used differential assembly diffxj8 diffxj8. From the initial introduction of the new jaguar sedans in 1988 in us and 1986 in the rest of the world as the xj6, sovereign, or vdp, also referred to as the xj40 models, the factory installed selfleveling rear suspension was problematic. The numbers you quote sound like 16 x 6, where with a 3. Use two of the smallerlength spacers, one on either side of the shock eye. I have a jaguar rear end, i do not know what year or the. Then if i want to change out to a 12 bolt or 9 later there is not much fab work to remove and replace. Bmw used to repair these faults under warranty when they started happening, but that good will has long run dry.
Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by mikeofaz, jul 11, 2014. Used driver or passenger side rear axle for jaguar 1979. Begin the installation process by mounting the coilover to the chassis mount. May 06, 2020 does any one have, or know where i can get a new replacement metalastik rear gearbox mounting bush, part number 572893. Jag rear end into hot rod diff lower suspension arms tie bar back one mild steel. Jag rear radius rod mounting point question tbucket forums. Quad rear swingarm for trike build yamaha xs650 forum. Diff mount bmw z1 z4 z8 z3 forum and technical database. Dealing with your jag differential probably the most common major component problem with jaguar automobiles is carrier or output bearing failure in the differential or rear axle unit.
Bw35 rear mounting metalastik bush classic rover forum. Our ambition at denis welch motorsport has always been to become the best in our field but that does not mean that we forget the basic ethic of customer service. And when i do the c notch i am thinking of making the frame fit the angle of the jag cage mounting supports as it does in the car. Discussion in suspension started by keeper, aug 15, 2010. The differential is rebuilt, with new lsd and gears as necessary. The differential in your jaguar is very robust and long lasting. Hey again, next idea, related to previous post, the guys at work where working on a jag coupe, had the back end out, pity didnt have the camera to take some pics, is back in the car now. Any axle diff will let wheels rotate at different speeds.
My question is the positraction is causing the front tire to push. Jaguars newest highperformance model has 550 horsepower, 8 cylinders, and zero regard for feelgood buzzwords like sustainability and ecofriendly. Xjs, 8995, girling calipers, 12 rotors, abs on uprights, speedo pickup in rear aluminum diff cover, 2. Jag software for the operation control mes, process control. If you have a diff with a noisy or loose output bearing, it is not recommended just to replace that bearing and stub axle as the metal particles thrown out by the failing bearing will usually damage the other bearings in the diff in short order. Next i pulled the rear cover off the mk ix diff and was happy to see a similar looking differential.
Mg mgb gt v8 factory originals technical jaguar independent rear narrowing bbs discussion. So the jag rear will be a bolt in set up as in the car. This highly modified jaguar rear end mounted in a 32 ford chassis illustrates how this driveshaft has angles to be calculated from both the top and side. Sort by jag diff into hot rod rear radius rods in stainless steel custom made pair. On the rear of the differential housing is a square headed filler plug. The diff itself is very robust, not so the input shaft and the output flanges. Two holes were drilled in the ends to pick up the existing rover mounting bolts, distance pieces, washers, and nuts. May 24, 2006 jaguar irs diff conversion posted in driveline. Due to the rim offset and tire size, i need to widen it by at least 2. And if you have an inboard brake jaguar, such as an xj6. Guide the bolt through the shock mounting bracket and shock eye. Xj8 rear bumper mounting bracket hng6567aa berkshire jag.
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