Forester 2000 2lt 5sp Diff types that fit ?
Forester 2000 2lt 5sp Diff types that fit ?
I need to replace the rear diff on our 2000 5sp 2lt Forester. To pick up a used unit I need to work out what sorts will fit.
Is it only Forester units that work or will Imprezza, Outback diffs work as well ?
Is there a difference between rear diffs on vehicles with auto or manual front drive units ?
Would all 2000's have the same ratio ?
Figured I had better become diff aware before buying a used unit.
Thanks
Is it only Forester units that work or will Imprezza, Outback diffs work as well ?
Is there a difference between rear diffs on vehicles with auto or manual front drive units ?
Would all 2000's have the same ratio ?
Figured I had better become diff aware before buying a used unit.
Thanks
- Gannon
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A diff out of any Outback, Forester or Impreza of similar age should fit, providing the diff ratio is the same.
Find out your ratio, and then find a diff with the same ratio.
Find out your ratio, and then find a diff with the same ratio.
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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There is a set of white numbers/letters stamped on the diff housing, usually on drivers side and or top of diff.
Diff needs to be clean to see them, they are about 20mm high.
This may help.
CD --- 4.444 --- Viscous
CF --- 4.444 --- Viscous
EW --- 3.900 --- Viscous
HY --- 3.545 --- Torsen
JE --- 4.111 --- Viscous
T1 --- 3.900 --- None
T2 --- 4.111 --- None
TP --- 4.444 --- None
XJ --- 4.111 --- None
XU --- 3.272 --- Viscous
XZ --- 3.083 --- Viscous
Diff needs to be clean to see them, they are about 20mm high.
This may help.
CD --- 4.444 --- Viscous
CF --- 4.444 --- Viscous
EW --- 3.900 --- Viscous
HY --- 3.545 --- Torsen
JE --- 4.111 --- Viscous
T1 --- 3.900 --- None
T2 --- 4.111 --- None
TP --- 4.444 --- None
XJ --- 4.111 --- None
XU --- 3.272 --- Viscous
XZ --- 3.083 --- Viscous
L serious, still.
- d_generate
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Limited is usually " limited" to how many they can make.
Try to get a viscous diff out of any WRX, makes a fairly big difference in the dirt but you'll need the correct matching axle set up.
Try to get a viscous diff out of any WRX, makes a fairly big difference in the dirt but you'll need the correct matching axle set up.
98 Libbo with V3 STI running gear. 13.0 @ 105mph with CAI & 3" Zorst:mrgreen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKrsF-2JS3M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKrsF-2JS3M