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Just for the record, Chris and I had a conversation about the Trooper's Diff when we were at Leith Hill at the weekend. Now this could turn out to be nothing or could come back and bite us on the bum like a rabid dog, but the diff is making some grumbling clunky noises when turning - ie when equalling the drive of the rear wheels. Having discussed the work that was done with Steffis dad (an 'engineer' - a dangerous breed liable to melt parts of your bike or set fire to themselves (Mike's dad) at any given time) he said that we should double check what we'd done to the diff, as the pinion gear placement is critical and will, obviousely shred itself if misalinged...

Further talk with Chris and Rich at Vegantune ensued and the general advice is that there was no sign of wear on the oil that came out of the dif housing before it was tightened, old diffs clunk and another 4x4 that Rich had dealt with recently was suffering a similar sound and that it was exaggerated by running different size/profile wheels than those fitted as standard. We are running stupid wheels so we can expect this to happen!


This post is not intended as a 'whos right', but I have a feeling that we might look back on this episode and laugh/sigh for one reason or another!!! Anyone out there who has had similar experiences can get in touch:


chris@ibrakeforcake.com