Ring & Pinion Install Kit Question
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Ring & Pinion Install Kit Question I have a 2000 T/A A4 with 2.73's in it. I picked up a set of 2.42 GM gears off ebay and a spacer. What shim kit (basic) do I need for a 2000? I'm seeing there is some difference in the earlier pre-2000 cars or are all the 7.5" 10 bolt kits the same? I guess what I need is a part # and a source.
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The difference is the front pinion seal. All 7.5/7.625 10 bolts from like 82+ all use the same crap. Reading application data on places like Summit will get you confused as all get out. The seal changed in 00/01. I've seen very early model 01s have the old seal while my car had the later. Order the kit, if the seal isn't right you can pick just it up at the dealership or auto parts store at any time. I'm pretty sure the Ratech kits ship with the old style (00-down) seal.
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
Joined: Jan 2013
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The difference is the front pinion seal. All 7.5/7.625 10 bolts from like 82+ all use the same crap. Reading application data on places like Summit will get you confused as all get out. The seal changed in 00/01. I've seen very early model 01s have the old seal while my car had the later. Order the kit, if the seal isn't right you can pick just it up at the dealership or auto parts store at any time. I'm pretty sure the Ratech kits ship with the old style (00-down) seal.
