smalltownsavage

I was wondering if anyone has devised a way to take care of the problems with savage front diffs going out periodicly. It seems like theres some slop in the gear mesh and the first time the front end is put under stress, they wear down quick. My freind has the same issue with his savage and he suggested maybe putting in some shims or spacers on the pinion gear to add more pressure against the ring gear. Just wonderin' what you guys think or if you have better ideas. Thanks

Parputt537

You need to shim the diffs. Here is how to do it: http://www.beatyourtruck.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=14020

smalltownsavage

thank you, i'll check that out

takenotes Bch

That is pretty good, but he is only shimming half the diff. you still can run into problems. This should help if you need to know what to order or have any ??? let me know...

Rexzilla

Get the Cen diffs and be done with it they are bullet proof

mazdab2600

i've been reading up on it.
is it that easy?
do you notice any difference in the gearing.

Rexzilla

I am not sure about fitting them as a mate of mine did them fo me, aparently they are all the same dimensions, bearing size etc, one thing I do know is that you need to drill the out the savage outdrive shafts as the retaining pins are 3mm not 2mm, you have to get the Genesis diffs

As for the gearing, we were a bit worried as they are a bit taller than standard, but it is fine, I have a 3 speed and 48/16 RRP spur and clutch combo, with the old 4.6 it was great, with the STS D30M it will pull wheelies and power stand into second gear

mazdab2600

so its the genesis diff not the cen 7.7.
or are they the same?

never mind there listed as the same on ebay.
thanks

TheOtherSide

My Genesis 7.7 diffs showed up yesterday.... time to put them into my Basher Savy!! [sm=bananahead.gif]