Anyone have experience swapping the output shafts out of / into a dif?? How big a pain in the ass is it? Would you advise someone with reasonably decent mechanical skills to attempt this?

I ask because I have a r200 VLSD with 5-bolt output shafts and I know its a pain to find axles, so as an option I would consider swapping in 6-bolt output shafts. I've done the research on what would be needed as far as which output shafts...j30 or s13/s14 VLSD output shafts.

Depending on the answers, I will post up a WTB for either axles or output shafts (...and probably wait) or maybe even a worn out VLSD.

Thanks,

-Royce