Sierra SPARTAN LOCKER into Vitara SUCCESS

[christover1]

SPARTAN LOCKER INTO SIERRA CARRIER
FIRSTLY. I am not a mechanic or a qualified diff fitter.
This is just how I did it. Not necessarily the correct way.
As instructions supplied were not relevant to a 4 pin Sierra carrier.
They were to suit a 2 pin, with open access.
Just another note,
instructions were emphatic on leaving out all the original thrust washers.
Leaving them in could make for wrong clearances maybe??
It may help somebody.

[christover1]

Please note, won't be using pictured carrier, need to source a better one.

[christover1]

Please note, won't be using pictured carrier, need to source a better one.

got one now
thanks Lloyd

[mika]

nice write-up chris, lotsa pics makes it easy to follow
now where's the part for setting up new ring and pinion and bearings?

[christover1]

nice write-up chris, lotsa pics makes it easy to follow
now where's the part for setting up new ring and pinion and bearings?

I'll try to take more pix when I reassemble..
But my methods are not always the best or correct

[christover1]

Just another note,
instructions were emphatic on leaving out all the original thrust washers.
Leaving them in could make for wrong clearances maybe??

[neofitou]

It really does make a big diference (thrust washers out) I tried to fit mine with them in and ground off a little too much of the center square bit before realising one was stuck to a side gear.

Leave the thrust washers out!

[christover1]

So the pins don't work loose with the 5:12 gears.
At least I hope it works.

[christover1]

PS
EPIC FAIL

One Vitara drive shaft is fatter than the other, did not allow for that.
Got diff and locker all together ...but alas Vit shaft no fit into sierra carrier.
Made drive shaft fit with grinder, to test locker, but of course it leaked badly.
Locker not unlocking too well, so must play with clearances.

Choices that I can think of
1. do conversion to fit passenger side bolted type to drivers side.
That would work, but cost factor is high.

2. I really think the Sierra locker will work in the Vitaras 2 pinion carrier, as long as I use Sierra side gears..
cheaper option, but unsure if it will function.

3. Cant think of anything nice

For now, will pull diff out and be 2wd again while thinkings.

[neofitou]

how about, sell the spartan locker in the carrier as new for profit and order a Vitara one before you end up spending more money!