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dma05 · 07-10-2022, 11:44 PM

I just installed my new rebuilt differential by Jannetty Racing with the 3.91 gears. I have mew Z28 axles and they will not install all the way. It’s like they are hitting a wall!

Maybe cause it needs to be lubed? Grease? Assembly lube?

I can’t figure it out. They are the same size one both ends as my SS axles so they should fit. Anyone have this issue before? I’m struggling getting them installed.

dma05 · 07-10-2022, 11:55 PM

Just figured out it’s the metal o-ring. I took it off and it slides ride in. So, do you guys hammer these in?

dma05 · 07-11-2022, 12:42 AM

Hammer did the trick!

CamaroCracka · 07-11-2022, 07:02 AM

The idea is to put the opening of ring at the bottom and it should pop right in with a little inertia.

dma05 · 08-11-2022, 01:25 AM

Finally got the new JRE Differential installed along with Z28 axles, MGW shifter and DEI heat shield.

Check out the video here:
https://youtu.be/UMDHv6OUzts

Joe.G · 08-11-2022, 11:15 PM

What Drive shaft are you running? How do you like it? Any issues after getting everything together? Nice job getting everything together. MGW Shifter looks like there is plenty of room to install it with Driveshaft out of the way, Did you have to lower tranny? Thanks

dma05 · 08-12-2022, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

What Drive shaft are you running? How do you like it? Any issues after getting everything together? Nice job getting everything together. MGW Shifter looks like there is plenty of room to install it with Driveshaft out of the way, Did you have to lower tranny? Thanks

I have the DSS Aluminum and I HATE it!! I’m still having vibrations at elevated speeds and I have changed everything except for the actual knuckle assembly. I still think it’s the driveshaft and already had DSS shorten it (I had to oay shipping even though it was their issue!)

Starting a new post about this.

The rest of it seems great so far. The MGW was a simple install and I did lower the transmission just a bit. Loving the shifter!

oldman14ss · 08-12-2022, 07:26 AM

mgw is the best in my book, now if you really want to smooth it out do the antivenom detent ball mod with the copper washers (2) stack aprox .125 standoff torque to 30 lbs ft will still have detent between gears but really smooove. those vette guys know some s++t

oldman14ss · 08-12-2022, 07:29 AM

google the antivenom mod. you will find the NAPA part number on there . i did. cost me a 1.94 total. cheapest mod for the results since free zip ties!!!!!!!

07-10-2022, 11:44 PM	#1
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 360	New Axles won’t install in rebuilt Differential I just installed my new rebuilt differential by Jannetty Racing with the 3.91 gears. I have mew Z28 axles and they will not install all the way. It’s like they are hitting a wall! Maybe cause it needs to be lubed? Grease? Assembly lube? I can’t figure it out. They are the same size one both ends as my SS axles so they should fit. Anyone have this issue before? I’m struggling getting them installed. Attached Images __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

07-10-2022, 11:55 PM	#2
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 360	Just figured out it’s the metal o-ring. I took it off and it slides ride in. So, do you guys hammer these in? __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

07-11-2022, 12:42 AM	#3
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 360	Hammer did the trick! __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

07-11-2022, 07:02 AM	#4
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,734	The idea is to put the opening of ring at the bottom and it should pop right in with a little inertia. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

08-11-2022, 01:25 AM	#5
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 360	Finally got the new JRE Differential installed along with Z28 axles, MGW shifter and DEI heat shield. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/UMDHv6OUzts __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

08-11-2022, 11:15 PM	#6
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	What Drive shaft are you running? How do you like it? Any issues after getting everything together? Nice job getting everything together. MGW Shifter looks like there is plenty of room to install it with Driveshaft out of the way, Did you have to lower tranny? Thanks __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

08-12-2022, 07:26 AM	#8
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	mgw is the best in my book, now if you really want to smooth it out do the antivenom detent ball mod with the copper washers (2) stack aprox .125 standoff torque to 30 lbs ft will still have detent between gears but really smooove. those vette guys know some s++t

08-12-2022, 07:29 AM	#9
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	google the antivenom mod. you will find the NAPA part number on there . i did. cost me a 1.94 total. cheapest mod for the results since free zip ties!!!!!!!