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Old 05-26-2012, 01:48 PM
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I have a 2002 ws6 and the rear end was humming horribly. It is an LSD rear end and I purchased a 2.73 Posi rear end from a 99 Z28.

Would this be compatible?

Also, it is for no traction control and my car has traction control. Would I be able to just opt out of having traction control and hook this up or do i have to have one that is made for TC?

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I have a 2002 ws6 and the rear end was humming horribly. It is an LSD rear end and I purchased a 2.73 Posi rear end from a 99 Z28.

Would this be compatible?

Also, it is for no traction control and my car has traction control. Would I be able to just opt out of having traction control and hook this up or do i have to have one that is made for TC?

Thanks!
Not sure on the gear swap, but your ABS/TCS is controlled by a sensor in each backing plate and reluctor rings on your axles.. So, providing that gear set will fit your housing, you should be set..
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from the way the original post is structured/worded,a complete 2.73 3 channel ABS rearend from a 99 Z28 is intended to replace a complete 02 ws6 4 channel ABS & TC rearend.
it was never stated what the ratio of the rearend to be replaced is ?
the axles and backing plates from the 02 rear have to be used in/on the 99 rear to maintain ABS & TC.
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WS6 & SS auto cars came with 3.23 gears



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