shtnfrds

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i know i can swap the carriers no problem. i currently have the stock 2 series in there, but i want some motive 3.90's and they dont make them for the 2 series carriers. SO, when i do the swap do i reuse the caps in my stock rear or do i need to use the caps that come from the donor rear. i also assude that i will have to start from scratch when it comes to shims right.

And what about the 1/8" steel disks that are on the sides of the diff? dhich set do i use? the stock two or the two from the donor rear?

Jawsgear

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I assume you are getting a 3 series carrier from another differential to use with a set of 3.90 gears? If so, and you are using your existing differential housing, then you use your original caps on the stock housing in the car. The caps and housings are machined together, line bored like a block. The shims on the outside of the carrier bearings may or may not work. You wont know till you try and set your backlash. If you have any questions let me know.

Jeff

01ssreda4

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Caps stay with the corresponding housing as jaws stated. Typically the steel discs are a good starting point for setting up a rear end with new bearings. If using old bearings I have found that there will be some slack during reassembly so I add a very thin shim in with the steel discs to pick up the extra slack in the old bearings.

shtnfrds

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yes it is a 3 series carrier. actually i was only told it was, how do i check for absolutly sure that it is? i know it have a thinner gear on it than my current 2 series.

01ssreda4

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01ssreda4

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FirstYrLS1Z

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to 01ssreda4,using my pics and presenting them as though their yours ? Guess we found out about you ! Normal professional courtesy would dictate "photo and data courtesy of"

shtnfrds

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it's called sharing information pal. I didn't see anywhere that he said they were his... or yours. afterall they came out of HIS photobucket account.

but if it makes your panties wet, then thanks for you help.




If you know him and are just pokin him in the ribs then forget the attitude heavy response i just made, but if not, then get a grip kid.

FirstYrLS1Z

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I put the pics in photobucket for use on car forums so any info I acquire/create can be used to help or allow others to help. CHILL OUT

shtnfrds

iTrader: (1)

so you get the credit, OK.....
thanks for your blood, sweat and tears...

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

damn, a pissing contest...... sorry I didnt recall who's they were.

Edit: fixed

FirstYrLS1Z

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It wasn't intended to be taken that way,since it was,I apologize.I'm not that type to do something on purpose like that.

waynehartwig

How could what you said be taken any differently?

A simple PM to the guy would have sufficed if you just wanted some credit...

shtnfrds

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Are the pics in post 6 correct? can anybody tell me positivly?

i just looked at my carrieir that i bought that was supposed to be a 3 series and it looks like the one labeld two series in that pic.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

I have never actually measured, but I have rebuilt a bunch of 10 bolts and the pics look extremely accurate to me.

shtnfrds

iTrader: (1)

this one looks different then both of those. maybe it because of the bolts?

PLEASE tell me this is actually a 3 series...

waynehartwig

You'd really have to put a tape on it to be sure.... Picture does look like a 2 series case....