I want to use a Miata differential with a sprocket but don't know how the stub axles attach; I assume there are C-clips someplace. Do the stub axles count on the outer factory housing for retention?

If it can't be made to work I hate to spend the money buying one to discover this.

Can't remember, but the above may help you get a reply.

TC

keith@miata.net is your guy. He's also on the Locost North America forum.

--Chris

Finish the Mini first.

yeah, yeah, I know! It's getting there.

The output shafts have a spring C-clip near the inner end. You get them out with 2 "pry bars" (mazda's words not mine) , to refit the manual says put on a new c- clip & bash in with a soft faced mallet. Verify proper clip retention by trying to pull them out by hand.
Note with a viscous LSD the right output shaft is longer than the left output shaft.
Torsen LSD I have no information.
Cheers
Bob

Kurt,

If I understand your thinking, you wont be able to install a sprocket any larger than 5" in diameter without major modifications to the mounting 'ears' that the unit hangs from.

Here is a photo of mine.





Regards,

Brian

Thanks guys. What I meant to say is I wanted to use *only* the differential, no ring, no pinion, no housing. I just wanted to know how the stub axles mount, do they count on the diff housing in any way. I hear they do not.