Rear Diff bushing, which on top?

YzGyz · 01-28-2015, 09:41 PM

Does the thinner or thicker side of the Whiteline rear diff. bushing go on top (closer to car)?

There is a thicker piece and a thinner piece which sandwich together to make one side of the bushing. Please see picture in link below for reference.

http://www.whiteheadperformance.com/...ff-bushing.jpg

YzGyz.

DR_ · 01-29-2015, 10:10 AM

looks like the thinner on top.

DR_ · 01-29-2015, 10:17 AM

Interesting read

YzGyz · 01-29-2015, 02:53 PM

Yes, thinner half is on top. I found a picture on the g37 forum. I have my differential back together already.

Thanks
YzGyz

DR_ · 01-29-2015, 02:58 PM

Any advice? I've haven't installed mine yet.

juld0zer · 01-29-2015, 08:29 PM

i originally fitted them as per the instructions, thick on top and thin on bottom.
The result is a lot of diff whine under light acceleration and a clunk every time i let off the pedal.

I swapped them around, top hats in place as per OEM config and there is a significant reduction in noise and vibration. Mine is a 6MT too. i think the 7AT can get away with the Whiteline default of thin top and thick bottom because the pinion is already angled slightly up compared to the pinion flange on the 6MT diff

YzGyz · 01-29-2015, 08:50 PM

DIY: Whiteline rear differential bushings

YzGyz

01-28-2015, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 62	Rear Diff bushing, which on top? Does the thinner or thicker side of the Whiteline rear diff. bushing go on top (closer to car)? There is a thicker piece and a thinner piece which sandwich together to make one side of the bushing. Please see picture in link below for reference. http://www.whiteheadperformance.com/...ff-bushing.jpg YzGyz.

01-29-2015, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	Interesting read Last edited by DR_; 01-29-2015 at 10:24 AM.

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01-29-2015, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	looks like the thinner on top.

01-29-2015, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 62	Yes, thinner half is on top. I found a picture on the g37 forum. I have my differential back together already. Thanks YzGyz

01-29-2015, 02:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	Any advice? I've haven't installed mine yet.

01-29-2015, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 138	i originally fitted them as per the instructions, thick on top and thin on bottom. The result is a lot of diff whine under light acceleration and a clunk every time i let off the pedal. I swapped them around, top hats in place as per OEM config and there is a significant reduction in noise and vibration. Mine is a 6MT too. i think the 7AT can get away with the Whiteline default of thin top and thick bottom because the pinion is already angled slightly up compared to the pinion flange on the 6MT diff

01-29-2015, 08:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 62	DIY: Whiteline rear differential bushings YzGyz