# 240sx & 180sx

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240sx-180sx/115988>\
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [June 2, 2008, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240sx-180sx/115988 "2008-06-02T17:19:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![Malefic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3da27b/32.png) [@Malefic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Malefic)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240sx-180sx/115988/1 "2008-06-02T17:19:36Z")

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alright, so I have a 93’ 240sx (KA/auto). and im considering swapping in a 1 piece drive-shaft & VLSD from a 180sx. is this possible for a quick swap or are their some serious modifications needed?

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**Author:** ![spd-dmn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spd-dmn/32/5513_2.png) [@spd-dmn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spd-dmn)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240sx-180sx/115988/2 "2008-06-02T17:28:01Z")

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the length of the driveshaft might not work

it depends if you have ABS or not…

there are 4 different drive shaft lengths

Auto/ABS  
Auto/non-ABS

Manual/ABS  
Manual/non-ABS

ABS driveshafts are shorter to accomodate the ABS ring in the neck of the diff

also, i dont know if the automatic transmission’s tailshaft accepts a manual driveshaft

another thing is the 180sx VLSD most likely has 5-bolt output shafts, which require corresponding 5-bolt half-shafts (axles).

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**Author:** ![R33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5f8ce5/32.png) [@R33](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/R33)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240sx-180sx/115988/3 "2008-06-02T17:29:28Z")

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vlsd is quick swap …

i didnt know 180’s came with a 1 piece driveshaft … are u sure about that?

there is a difference between auto and 5 speed driveshafts … make sure u get the right one.

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**Author:** ![Malefic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3da27b/32.png) [@Malefic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Malefic)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240sx-180sx/115988/4 "2008-06-02T17:39:23Z")

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well this is what I have to work with  
93’ 240sx shell with non abs rear end  
93’ 240sx KA motor+ auto tranny and HICAS  
93’ 180sx driveshaft + diff

so my idea was using the good stuff from my shit shell 240… motor, tranny, and maybe the rear end… havn’t decided if i want the hicas or not. and put all that in my 240sx shell with the 180sx diff.