3.91 LSD

[VintageAutobahn]

Price: $950

Location: Portland, Oregon

Description:

I have a 3.91 limited slip differential from an e21 for sale. This unit has been tested and inspected, locks up and is in good used condition. I striped and painted the housing with a chassis black enamel when I was going to use this in one of my cars. Since other projects are calling my name at the moment it is available for sale. $950 plus shipping, local sale preferred but not required if you cover the shipping cost. 

 

 

 

 

[SaharaX2]

Nice paint job.

Metric Mechanic will sell you a completely rebuilt LSD with gearing of your choice for just a little more money.

With a warranty.

[Conserv]

On 9/3/2019 at 5:20 PM, SaharaX2 said:

 

Metric Mechanic will sell you a completely rebuilt LSD with gearing of your choice for just a little more money.

With a warranty.

 

Well, let’s at least put some actual numbers on “a little more money”. As of the March 2018 price sheet below, a rebuilt Metric Mechanic LSD was $1,895 ($1,295 rebuilding charge plus a $600 core deposit if you’re not bringing them your LSD to rebuild). I’d perhaps describe $1,895 as “twice the money”. Given that the supply of e21 LSD cores is drying up, that $600 core charge is looking pretty darned attractive if it still applies today...

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

 

Edited September 5, 2019 by Conserv

[SaharaX2]

Either option will work.

 

Thanks for updating my figures. I stand corrected.

i just looked at my receipt. I was remembering $1595 as the total cost.  Not considering the core deposit or installation.

i paid $1595 for a rebuilt and warranted VLS differential, a 500 core deposit, plus installation at Metric Mechanic. 

Great folks to deal with!

[VintageAutobahn]

Sort of difficult to compare the two, but I would say the price difference for rebuild from Metric Mechanic is substantially more than “a little bit”. 

 

On top of that this is not a core, but a ready to install limited slip diff with good lockup. Why rebuild it or pay more for a rebuilt unit, if you can have a good one for less than half the price? Maybe I’m just cheap, but I would prefer a good used unit when I’m footing the bill. 

 

We are always willing to send a replacement or refund if a part is not as described, that sounds like a warranty to me! With all that said,  I am open to reasonable offers on this unit. I would like to find a good home for it as I will not be needing it any time soon. 

Edited September 5, 2019 by VintageAutobahn

[jp5Touring]

Why not let the guy try and sell his diff ?  It appears nice and at a fair price. 

[VintageAutobahn]

Bump 

 

The pictured differential has sold but we just had two more 3.91 LSDs come into stock if anybody else is in need! 

 

Email Sales@VintageAutobahn.com with questions or to purchase for your 02.

Edited January 3, 2020 by VintageAutobahn

[MCashman]

Are these LSD's in the same operational and cosmetic condition as the original one from this thread? What's the price on them?

[Devin541]

Interested in an LSD. Condition and mileage?? 

[Robert Kyle]

Breakaway torque measured?