280Z R200 Differential Assembly | Rear End Part 2

Finishing up the rear end with rebuilding the r200 differential and upgrading the driveline with new CV shafts!
FutoFab CV Shafts- www.futofab.com/index.php?opti...
TechnoToyTuning Z Parts- technotoytuning.com/nissan/280z
Old Datsun Store- www.olddatsun.co/
RBryant's Write Up - rbryant.freeshell.org/obx_wash...
Belleville Disk Spring (What I called washers)- www.mcmaster.com/#9712K83
HybridZ Forum - forums.hybridz.org/topic/88099...
Music:
JRodriquiz
KZbin- / @jotarodriguez
Soundcloud- / jotarodriguezb
Ben Maker
KZbin- / benmakerproducer
Soundcloud- / benmaker
OZZIE
Soundcloud- / ozziemusic

[@brandonwile6452]

Thank you for all the great information. I was able to do everything on my own in the shop. The washers for the OBX from McMaster-Carr fit perfectly. You're helping a lot of people out! Great job!

[@OldDatsun]

Brandon Wile Thank you! I'm really happy to hear that this was able to help!

[@El_Scorcho_]

Dude this is perfect. I was just doing research on this. Thanks 🍻

[@OldDatsun]

Awesome, Hope this helps!

[@Acquitt]

Solid work, man. Enjoyable to watch even having zero car knowledge!

[@OldDatsun]

Thank you!

[@OakleyOptions]

As a fellow datsun owner, I know this can be a total PITA. kudos to you for doing it all by yourself.

[@OldDatsun]

Thank you so much!

[@goslow03]

Oakey Banks .....You got that right!

[@pelikan909]

Ur only one who really does this with the viewers in mind, great video technique. Rest of them just thrash their camera all over till we get carsick

[@OldDatsun]

Thank you so much! I'm super happy to hear that these are being enjoyed.

[@Silverone858lol]

Wow great clean video and car! Super impressive! Subbed

[@OldDatsun]

Silverone858lol Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@hassanmalik5975]

That’s good job mate good on u👍

[@JordanPayneLV]

Looks so easily done in the video but I had so many headaches while installing my entire rear end lol

[@OldDatsun]

Thanks!

[@warhuhn]

I like how you use your leg to actuate the lever of the jack there at 08:23

[@OldDatsun]

Thanks! The pilates are paying off

[@boot-strapper]

THis thing looks like its going to be super sick

[@OldDatsun]

Thanks! I get more excited with each step it takes

[@boot-strapper]

Old Datsun I hear ya, doing the same to my 240sx

[@migueltrombettonipipinich1719]

Excelente trabajo!!!!

[@OldDatsun]

Miguel trombettoni pipinich Gracias!

[@oscaracosta3043]

Do you remember the part number of the obx lsd and where to buy it

[@ThompsonBMXbikes]

I like Futofab. TRICK.

[@adamkeithfreitas6812]

What stack arrangement did you use for the washers?

[@Ren200Z_MotoringLife]

i have the same axles you got, they seem great been using them for over a year now. the only thing i dont like is that they feel kinda loose at slow speeds and with the wheels off the ground i can move the wheel like a 1/4 in before the differential side of the axle moves !!

[@OldDatsun]

MiG Ren E' I have noticed this same thing. It seems that the bearings give that little bit of play. Im actually really happy to hear someone else has noticed this. Thanks!

[@Ren200Z_MotoringLife]

i sent a video to futofab he said this are off road cv's and this birfield cv joints can take alot of angle thats why there for a bit loose, i done research but i dont know, its a bit anoying when you feel the slight tap at low speeds and on the freeway . ill take them a part some time this year to take a look at them internally for any bad signs oh and a bit of moist makes its way out so ill also put some rtv on the mating surfaces while iam at it

[@OldDatsun]

MiG Ren E' Awesome! Thanks for the input

[@christopherhowton8734]

A Detroit Locker LSD with run you $450 and it's a very easy install...just plug and play. I have it on my 240Z with a sbc 383 stroker and Borg Warner T5, R200 diff 4.11 gears...its so much fun. Eaton Detroit Truetrac Differentials TT70P53075 

[@OldDatsun]

Cool idea!

[@christopherhowton8734]

Eaton Detroit Truetrac Differentials TT70P53075 

[@0r3os08]

That part number shows up as a 27 spline, aren't the side hubs 29 or 30 spline? I've been looking for an LSD for a while now and can't even find anything on OBX.

[@donaldhampton4695]

@@0r3os08 I to have the exact same quesitons for this gentleman - Have a writeup or any photos? WOuld love to run a detroit locker

[@alex.jennings]

That vq going in the s30 by chance?

[@brandengooch4101]

Awesome video! I've got a 280zx and was curious if this would work in my R200 rear end? Thanks!

[@OldDatsun]

Thanks! I believe so. R200s are pretty interchangeable

[@brandengooch4101]

@@OldDatsun hell yes!! Then this video is more of gem then I thought! Thanks a bunch man I'm looking forward to getting my v8 swapped Z on the road! Long live the Z lol

[@OldDatsun]

@@brandengooch4101 Awesome! Good luck

[@scottChapman25]

nice axle setup, did you think about going z31 turbo axles before you went futofab?

[@OldDatsun]

Yeah, the z31 turbo axles are a perfectly good swap as long as you can find them, which I had a hard time doing. I chose the futofab axles because of the engineering involved, specifically losing the u-joints and using bearings and races I thought was super nice. Although they are more expensive, I felt it was worth it. However, the z31 turbo axles are a great swap

[@scottChapman25]

must have missed your reply, yeah I got lucky and scored two sets of them. did you use any spacers for the r200 gear?

[@OldDatsun]

I used the original spacers and shim that came from that r200. The clearance seems perfect and there's no play.

[@scottChapman25]

Old Datsun I meant when you attached the obx to the r200 gear? I've read people using shims for the r200 bolts.

[@OldDatsun]

Oh, no. The ring gear and pinion gear aligned just as they with the stock differential. This is why the original spacers and shim fit as well. I haven't seen any issues needing shims for the ring gear with the r200 though. I can at least speak with regards to the OBX

[@israelfoster5258]

I'm about to start my own project I need help finding parts. Whats the list of companies you go through?

[@OldDatsun]

I've included the FutoFab CV Shafts link above in the description, as well as a link to TechnoToyTuning's 280Z page of parts. Also in the description is the link for those belleville disk springs for the OBX Differential. Now, I purchased my OBX through eBay. There are a few sellers on there still carrying the OBX unit. Just make sure it meets your applications.

[@TheZetz]

What did you use for undercoating on the car?

[@OldDatsun]

Smart Truck Bed Liner

[@mitchelessang3645]

Whats the name of the first song in the video. Ive been searching the links in the description but i cant find it

[@OldDatsun]

Mitchel Essang I found this song on J Rodriguez's SoundCloud, but it seems like he may have taken it down. I'm contacting J Rodriguez to find out

[@mitchelessang3645]

Old Datsun thanks

[@ferdinand2506]

Very careful in assembly, Mate I wish I had the money to change everything T3!

[@gaxiola8051]

Hey brother beautiful car I just picked up a 77 5spd do they come r200 already

[@OldDatsun]

Thanks! From what I know, r180s come on "early z's" which I assume are the 240s. I would assume yours came with the larger r200 given the year and 5 speed

[@gaxiola8051]

Thanks for the quick response bro I subscribed you think it would handle a ls swap

[@OldDatsun]

@@gaxiola8051 oh yeah, there's a bunch a LS swapped builds out there and there are companies that carry kits for the conversion

[@Stevesbe]

Welded spiders held up all for me

[@OldDatsun]

Nice! I kept my spiders just in case I want to do that as well

[@Stevesbe]

@Old Datsun is pretty amazing what they will hold up to kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5a0pamIZs-XaZY

[@coyote789]

how many of those washers do you need on this build?

[@OldDatsun]

Which washers? Location?

[@coyote789]

The belleville disk

[@OldDatsun]

@@coyote789 6 total in this configuration )()()(. Also, I have a link in the description to documentation specific to the obx lsd if you need it

[@scottChapman25]

did you check your backslash?

[@OldDatsun]

So, the best (or quietest) backlash for these r200's is when the gears are where they were originally when they come from the factory. In order to keep that as close as possible, I left the pinion gear in place (bearing and seals were in great shape) and used all the original spacers, the shim, and all the hardware for the ring gear and bearing caps. Now, I didn't include it in the video but I installed the diff 3 times checking the clearances and spacing. Using the original parts and with the best measurements I could get, the backlash is the same, or at least within a small degree. Now, I have rolled the rear end over quite a bit now and it feels very smooth and so far no noise. However, this has not been on the road yet. Also, for those interested, I believe the specs for the backlash in the r200 is 0.004 to 0.008

[@scottChapman25]

Old Datsun what gear fluid did you run?

[@OldDatsun]

Mobil 1 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil

[@dustinjones5405]

did you use the old bearings from the original diff? how did you remove them/place them on the obx?

[@TheGoldinge]

Hi whats rich bryant"s email address, i"d love to send him an e-mail regarding the front strut adjustment for the omni! Thanks my friend, lookin forward to hearing from you. Bless!

[@Bashirbros]

yo man, you're spending so e serious cash on this. from my counting so far, at least $7 grand worth of parts from techino toy tuning. is t that a bit overkill?

[@OldDatsun]

I'm not sure where you're getting that number but you're a bit off. I'm using T3's weld-in coilover (which they may no longer offer and I cant remember the price of them but they were cheaper then the now offered coilovers) which allows me to use my existing struts. All the rear end components from T3 were about $2000, plus $900 for the CV shafts. Also, by using an OBX LSD (~$330) versus an OS Giken LSD (~$1450-$1600) I saved quite a bit. Also, T3 offers a rear end conversion for $2829 technotoytuning.com/nissan/280z/complete-r200-r230-rear-end-conversion-z-car-0 Front end components were actually pretty cheap for what all they do. The GTX2 control arms and TC tension rods together are $600. They allow a lot of adjustment and are built very well. So, yes, its a bit of money but if you want a great handling and performing platform, you'll need components that will be able to handle it.

[@Bashirbros]

The rear end suspension kit alone is early $3k technotoytuning.com/nissan/280z/complete-r200-r230-rear-end-conversion-z-car-0

[@OldDatsun]

Yes, it is $2829 as I stated in my above comment. This is not the rear end conversion I used, however, T3 does offer different packages for whatever you may need. Now, if T3 is outside of your budget, then there are other options out there. However,you do get what you pay for. In my opinion, your dollar goes furthest with T3. Their products are very well designed, machined, and welded. It's why I chose them for my build and am very happy with the results.