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Old 05-27-2011, 12:39 AM
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RMG-SGM7505/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RMG-4900051/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RM...n/?prefilter=1

I can see they have different names, but same brand, same 2 series carrier. What's the diff? Which do I want?

I'm upgrading from 2.73s, so I need the 2 series carrier. Also, what install kit should I get?

Ratech has one...http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RAT-3000K/?rtype=10

Richmond has one... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RMG-831016M/
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I think I'll get the more expensive gear. I think the excel one is for oem replacement.
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Stronger = Louder. OEM = Quiet.
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I figured it was all about how they are installed.

As long as I don't hear it with the windows down and over the noise the DRs make...I can live with that.
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I just installed some AAM gears with the Richmond install kit you listed. My first priority in choosing a kit was USA made Timken bearings which the Richmond kit comes with. Ratech uses Koyo bearing IIRC. I did have a issue with the pinion shims of the Richmond kit being too small on the ID and they were sitting on the radius of the pinion. I opened up the ID some with a sanding drum until they sat flat on the pinion. I couldn't use the stock shim because it got ruined by the pinion bearing spinning on the pinion. Everything else was great with the Richmond kit nice seals and Torrington axle bearings. I also used a Ratech 4111 solid pinion spacer kit which is more stable than the crush sleeve.
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