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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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im looking to get some 3.73's installed in my A4, besides the gears, is there anything else i need to get for the install? i heard something about a gear installation kit but im not sure if i need it. i plan to have a shop install the gears.

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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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well this isnt really needed but if you are in there it is good insurance to go ahead and change all your bearings and all.Thunder racing sells a complete rebuild kit (seals, bearings,etc)for something like 100 dollars.Its a really nice kit.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Your car is fairly new so doubt your old bearings are bad. Hears everything I would buy.

GM brand pinion seal
2 bottles Lucas 85-140 gear oil
Ratech kit (supplied pinion seal did not fit my 2002): http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Summit makes a good affordable gear:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...art=SUM-741011
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Your car is fairly new so doubt your old bearings are bad. Hears everything I would buy.

GM brand pinion seal
2 bottles Lucas 85-140 gear oil
Ratech kit (supplied pinion seal did not fit my 2002): http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Summit makes a good affordable gear:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...art=SUM-741011
You can buy everything at Summit:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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