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Old 03-26-2008, 04:26 PM
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Ordered a set of GM 3:73 OEM gears from a vendor but when I got them they were AAM made in South Amer. Are they the same? or did I get took!
Old 03-26-2008, 05:45 PM
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They arent the same as OEM they are OEM, GM buys from American Axle Manufactuer. Those are the best gears you could have bought.
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted by toadzq8
Ordered a set of GM 3:73 OEM gears from a vendor but when I got them they were AAM made in South Amer. Are they the same? or did I get took!
how much did the AAM gears cost?
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I bought a set for $140 from new era
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WOW! 140.00 is a good deal, I paid 179.00.

Looks like I need to shop around a bit more when I buy.




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