Range Rover rear diff

[DODGE]

Gday All

My son has a 1990 model range rover and has managed to blow the rear diff in it. I was wondering if a front or rear diff centre from a mid 70s range rover would bolt straight in as I have access to one. any info would be great.

Thanks Gaz

[rrturboD]

1990 should have fine spline axles ... earlier (than 1988 I think) had course spline and if you swapped the axles and diff you could be OK, but course spline axles are no where near as strong.

[Davo]

Yes, all the diffs in those "early" years are interchangeable, the only difference being, as rrturboD says above, whether they use 10 or 24-spline shaft. 10-spline axle shafts are fine for everyday work. Problems start with bigger wheels and a heavier right foot, etc.

[PhilipA]

90 will have coarse spline axles and most older will fit but carrier bearings are different.
Philip A from Agra.

[DODGE]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Will pull it out on the weekend and match one up.

Cheers Gaz