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Old 08-23-2004, 02:06 PM
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A few months ago I bought richmond 3.73 ring and pinion with installation kit. I went to a few shops to get some prices for the swap. Anyways, a local mechanic that I trust advised that I need a new carrier to go from 2.73 to 3.73. Here are my questions.

1. What the hell is a carrier?

2. Do I need a carrier?

3. Can I just go down to a 3.42 and use my exisiting carrier.

Please help thx in advance
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You have a 2-series carrier that is good for 3.08 and down. You need a 3-series carrier for 3.23 and up.

http://www.ringpinion.com/tech/techg1199.html

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...98/index3.html
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You need to buy a set of 3.73's that are for a 2 seriers carrier, they are thicker. Send those gears back and get a set of strange gears for 2 series carrier and you are set.
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I'll look closer at the box and see if it says anything about a 2 or 3 carrier. I know I told the guy I had GU2 2.73. I thought he knew his ****. Afterall he was the mechanic at a dealership that only sells f-bodies & Stangs.
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just have someone double check your gear set to see if it's correct..




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