Evo 7 rear diff on Evo 6?

[Reece.]

Been offered a 7 rear diff at a good price as I've fudged my one on my 6. Will the 7 diff be a direct replacment?

The 7 diff comes with all hangers and both shafts so is it a case of removing mine and fitting this or do I need my shafts and hangers?

Thanks, Reece.

 

[Skytm]

As far as i know. You will need the evo 7 diff with axles with all mounting hardware. Rear sway bar and mustache bar. Someone feel free to correct me if im wrong.

 

[Reece.]

I got everything with it mate but there is no difference between the mounting points, moustache bar and shafts.

The diff is ever so slightly different but all bolts up fine

Thanks for the reply anyway dude!

 

[B6lee]

Direct fit I thought

 

[Skytm]

Sweet! So direct replacement confirmed? Any pics?

 

[Reece.]

All I've got is me starting with the 7 diff ready and half way through with old diff out but 110% confirmed 7 diff is a direct fit with all the 7 hangers/mounts inc... Driveshafts.

I can only assume that, that is then the same case for 8 & 9 diff fitting and also vise versa if people want to fit a RS diff to there 7,8&9!

Starting:

Old diff out, 7 about to go in:

 

[Skytm]

Damn reece you have to be pretty strong lol

 

[Reece.]

I'm a mechanic mate so can't be no pansy haha

 

[Skytm]

True lol just such little room to work but i guess that could work to your advantage. Are you using man power or jack to lower it? I assumed man power since the lack of room. Also super off topic but what time is it out by you guys? Its 11:27pm here

 

[Reece.]

The rear sub frame I took down by man power but the diff was lowered with a jack but still had to be lifted on and off and it's not light either!

It's currently 7.29am here lol

 

[Skytm]

Ya i know the diffs arent light by any means lol man power makes the evo power