Can anyone in Melbourne tell me where to go for a custom 9" diff for my LX?
9" diff Melbourne - Who to trust?
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, Sep 20 2010 09:41 PM
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Posted 20 September 2010 - 10:17 PM
I recently used G&J in dandenong. The quality of their work was good but like all other mechanical related folk they screwed it up the first time (got the length wrong) and had to redo it. To their credit they rectified the issue without argument when brought to their attention.
I got them to make a custom length housing and axles which all up with studs, bearings etc was $1100. I gave them banjo housing as well. To this I added my $450 ebay LSD centre.
Worked out well in the end and the overall price was right.
Like most businesses in the auto trade you need to watch them like a hawk when getting custom stuff done to make sure it ends up conforming to your desired specs.
R
I got them to make a custom length housing and axles which all up with studs, bearings etc was $1100. I gave them banjo housing as well. To this I added my $450 ebay LSD centre.
Worked out well in the end and the overall price was right.
Like most businesses in the auto trade you need to watch them like a hawk when getting custom stuff done to make sure it ends up conforming to your desired specs.
R
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Posted 20 September 2010 - 10:31 PM
I've used SupaTrik in Dandenong, and know lots of mates who have used them too... seems to have a very good reputation. I've certainly been very happy with the work.
I would also highly recommend Sean Mullins Race Cars in Kilsyth. Top quality work.
I would also highly recommend Sean Mullins Race Cars in Kilsyth. Top quality work.
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Posted 21 September 2010 - 08:21 AM
i second that with sean mullins i had my 9 inch converted there did an ace job
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Posted 21 September 2010 - 08:24 AM
+3 for sean mullins, he built our race car and did a stand out job.
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Posted 21 September 2010 - 08:16 PM
$1100 sounds reasonable - anyone else have any recent prices ?
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Posted 21 September 2010 - 09:17 PM
my axles were already the right length so changing over mounts was 400
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Posted 22 September 2010 - 11:07 AM
Trans-diff, Central diff Sean mullins three i know do good work. I dont think im allowed to bag other companys out but the above mention company (g&J) diff's scewd me over with a diff centre and my housing did nothin but leak from the wheel bearing due to the flange welded on an angle! Fixed my self in the end. I know a few other ppl unhappy with there work.
Cheers
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Cheers
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Posted 22 September 2010 - 09:57 PM
Thank you all for the great replies, I think Sean Mullins will be the place I use. They seem to have proven themselves and claim to be fair on price.. If they can make a diff on serious drag cars they must be good.. Couldnt find a person to say a bad word about them. Thanks again 
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Posted 14 October 2010 - 09:37 PM
hugos race components in tulla , does the centres too , lsd, mini spools or full , did all the diff work in mine, and is also raceglides, built my trimatic and its still going strong after 11 years, the last 6 behind the 383
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Posted 16 October 2010 - 09:47 AM
Geez, there's a blast from the past.
How ya going Mick, long time no see!!
Grant..
How ya going Mick, long time no see!!
Grant..
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Posted 16 October 2010 - 12:22 PM
hey grant , hows things mate? how are you going up there?
i just re found this great site.
still got the hatch, on club plates now.
its been ages
i just re found this great site.
still got the hatch, on club plates now.
its been ages
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Posted 06 December 2010 - 06:21 PM
Trans-diff, Central diff Sean mullins three i know do good work. I dont think im allowed to bag other companys out but the above mention company (g&J) diff's scewd me over with a diff centre and my housing did nothin but leak from the wheel bearing due to the flange welded on an angle! Fixed my self in the end. I know a few other ppl unhappy with there work.
Cheers
Ed
I do work for a company who deal with G&J and was told he is doddy as
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