Rear Diff/Axles ???

[IwantaSVX]

I want to just use the Impreza differential for my 5spd swap since it is a direct bolt up minus the fact its not a LSD and the SVX rear axles will not work.

I thought I could just get axles from the donor car ('99 Impreza RS) but they are a tad shorter and the outside end is way to small!

I remember reading some axles would work...can't remember which cars.

I need to know if the early Legacy ('90-94) rear halfshafts have the same outer end as the SVX. As I said the '99 RS shafts I bought do not even come close to fitting.

Thanks

[Mr. Pockets]

You should swap the gears from the Impreza diff into the SVX diff. That way you get to keep your LSD (but with matching ratios) and use stock SVX axles.

[IwantaSVX]

well I'm trying to avoid spending an extra $500 having the rear diff set up by losing the LSD feature.

I don't plan on driving the car in the winter so I doubt I'll notice much loss.

I just need to know about those axles.

[SVXer95]

What is the difference btw the impreza and SVX axles? Why won't SVX bolt to the diff? Is there an adapter plate you can have made at a machine shop?

Hi

I swapped the rear diff ring and pinion myself with a mechanic friend that does em, we found it to be easy and required no shimming, direct swap.

The time I drove my car before the trans died it was like I never touched it.
my .02cents.

[IwantaSVX]

I hope someone who has done what I intend to do reads this thread. The junk yard I get my parts from is over 100 miles away...so its not like I can just drive down the road and compare them.

Anyone??