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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Im going to be putting a set of Richmond 4.10's in my M6 LS1 Trans Am. Is it worth it to buy the install kit with new bearing and what not or would I be ok just getting the gears and a gasket. I obviously won't be installing them myself. Just a little tight on money and wanna know if the kit is a must...
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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you can't install new gears without an install kit. They come with shims to correctly pattern your gears. IMO, it's a must
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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the install 'kit',as stated by previous poster, supplies the probably needed pinion and carrier shims,and also a new crush sleeve,pinion nut,pinion seal and bearings.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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at the very least, you will need crush sleeve, pinion seal,and a inner pinion bearing due to the fact it will most likely get damaged, when they remove it to get the shim that is below it...(it will be needed to find the centerline on the new gear setup).

i am almost positive you can buy just a shim kit , or what is called a mini install kit . try randys ring and pinion. (ringpinion.com)
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Richmonds are very strong gears but are also the loudest. I have had both Richmond and Motive and would go with Motive due to the sound.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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I always recommend OEM AAM gears. Motives have had problems since production moved to korea. Richmonds are good and tough but are loud because of the metal used. My AAMs make a little noise now after being abused alot by an M6 but no where near as bad as a friends v6 firebird with richmonds.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 12:51 AM
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where can you find oem 4.10 gears at. i havent been able to find them
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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here's some:

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetrai...7%2F16+X+20+LH

a 2 second google search yielded this. check them before buying to make sure they're what you need.
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Thanks, I've got in touch with a local shop that says AAM gears are the only way to go.
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Step 2) Make a parts list
Step 3) Calculate Value of Said List
Step 4) Calculate Labor to install Said List
Step 5) Put all that money in a mason jar, labeled "9 inch fund"
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