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May 20, 2003 | 10:37 AM

BigBlue95Z

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Gears

Will 3.42 gears out of a newer S-10 work in the stock rear end? I was told that it was really the same rearend but different axle length. Is this true??

May 20, 2003 | 11:03 AM

teke184

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if your car has a 2 series carrrier they wont work. 3.42's are from a 3 series carrier...

not sure how that affects fit, but i think there are ways to make it work

May 20, 2003 | 11:07 AM

BigBlue95Z

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What's the diff/how can I tell what carrier I have???

May 20, 2003 | 11:36 AM

anaik

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Originally posted by BigBlueZ
What's the diff/how can I tell what carrier I have???

What gears do you have now? If 2.73, then 2-series. If 3.23, then a 3- series. No difference in strength, just the thickness of the ring gear mounting flange.