MountainBiker Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 How about getting the y-pipe out from under there. Qman's turbo crossover pipe swap... Any pics or details on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I love my welded rear, but I also use sometimes as a daily, so I'm torn on that issue.... get an LSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I've been thinking of doing this on my Forester for the rear e-brake. I tried searching with no luck, so does anyone have any install tips or links? I installed a turning brake like they use on sandrails it hooks up to the hydrolic lines , for the rear brakes , get the one with the smaller pistons for more force, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 LSD does not compete with the welded rear end. Not even close. Removing an axle or more likely installing an axle before wheeling is not a big deal. Driving with a welded diff is not as bad as I thought it would be. I have noticed a little more wear on my back lugs since I decided to leave my axle in all the time. If you weld the diff right...you'll never break it. You may break other things but the spider gears can't break if they are one big ball of weld. I have yet to spin a front wheel with the rear welded--even uphill around a corner on loose gravel while flooring it. Too much traction! Dual Ebrakes will allow you to transfer power to the wheel that needs it. If your back is locked, it won't slip even with a rear wheel in the air. If you have dual Ebrakes, you'll be able to apply power to the front wheel that needs it. Disclaimer: (because of my traction I have never had to use the Ebrake system yet) Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer--locked, Ebraked, tired--atv 84 GL Mad Max--still a virgin 01 Forester--yet another virgin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 get an LSD S = Slip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 S = Slip better than LCD which is what you have now! C = CRAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainBiker Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I installed a turning brake like they use on sandrails it hooks up to the hydrolic lines , for the rear brakes , get the one with the smaller pistons for more force, Dual Ebrakes will allow you to transfer power to the wheel that needs it. If your back is locked, it won't slip even with a rear wheel in the air. If you have dual Ebrakes, you'll be able to apply power to the front wheel that needs it. Thanks! Now I see the two options, either the sandrail hydraulic system, or a modification using two handles pulling on the parking brake cables individually. On my Forester, the parking brake is on the rear discs. The sandrail one looks real promising, among other links I found this one, that explains it pretty well: http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Dunes/4099/turn.html I'm a little concerned about the comment on breaking the differential. I suppose on the sand you'd be using them all the time, I just want it for the occassional time when I have diagonal tires spinning, and I'm wondering why I paid extra money to get the worthless rear VLSD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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