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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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Default Indentifying LSD.. mk3 vs mk4

I have a chance to grab an lsd diff for a great price.. I can't find out how to tell if it's mk3 or mk4 supra and the owner isn't sure here are some pictures if that helps.. I've been talking with the guy and can answer any questions I need to ask.. he has the complete axle assembly I asked for more pictures..
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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pics of axle?
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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pics of axle?
Check out the original post! thanks for the help ihiryu
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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I've got a complete MKIII subframe sitting outside of where I work, I'll check that and see if it looks the same as yours.
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I've got a complete MKIII subframe sitting outside of where I work, I'll check that and see if it looks the same as yours.
Thank you very much!
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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thats from a mkiii, you can tell from the hub's strut mounting location
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 04:15 AM
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MKIV differentials (lsd or non-lsd) have 3 bolt flanges that connects to the driveshaft . By the way it looks it is not a MKIV diff.
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confirmed, it is in fact a mkiii
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Thanks guys! I was hoping I got lucky as the seller really, I'll keep searching
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