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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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2.73 to 3.42'

Hi, i want to know what i need to change my rear end gears.

I have the 3.42 gear set and my car have a 2.73 on it. Can i bolt on or need to do modification?
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Unless you have a 3.42 set made for a 2 series carrier,which yours is because you have the 2.73s' in it,you need a 3 series carrier or,the following is not recommended,a ring gear spacer.Also a rebuild kit for bearings,shims,seals,etc.Also all the tools to be able to do/make all the necessary adjustments/settings.
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by FirstYrLS1Z
Unless you have a 3.42 set made for a 2 series carrier,which yours is because you have the 2.73s' in it,you need a 3 series carrier or,the following is not recommended,a ring gear spacer.Also a rebuild kit for bearings,shims,seals,etc.Also all the tools to be able to do/make all the necessary adjustments/settings.
Thanks FirstYR.
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