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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Default Ratech Rebuilt kit / Solid pinion spacer.
the Ratech rebuild kits come with a Crush Sleeve... Is this the same as the Solid Pinion "Crush Collar"


http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...tallation-kit/

If not is it worth it to buy it separately?


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I think my solid pinion sapcer was $17.95. It was worth every penny. It won't save a 10-bolt, but will help (pinion bearing in particular) and resists deflection better.
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Buy the new Ratech "Smart Sleeve". I just installed one on a 9", and it was a nice piece. It crushes like a crush sleeve and then becomes a solid spacer so you can't overshoot it.
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Standard rebuild kits are gonna come with crush sleeves. Solid pinion spacers are going to cost extra and need to be purchased separately.
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Originally Posted by RyanAndyBob
the Ratech rebuild kits come with a Crush Sleeve... Is this the same as the Solid Pinion "Crush Collar"


http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...tallation-kit/

If not is it worth it to buy it separately?


Edit: 1999 TransAm A4
nope not the same.
it is worth the price.
do it rite, go solid
Johnny
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Thanks everyone. I didn't believe it was the same, but I wanted to double check and see everyone's opinion. I want to do this rebuild right. I was also thinking of purchasing a rear-end cover (girdle). Money well invested or would I be wasting my time?
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