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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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I was just on the richmond website and found that they make a 3.73 gear set that work on a 2 series carrier. Has anyone used these and would there be any big difference between the the 3 series set and the 2 series set. Oh to add I have a 95 A4 formula if thats needed thx for all help.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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Only difference I can think of is the 2-series ring gear will be thicker.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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don't waste your money buy a 12 blt if u plan on putting down any type of power with gears
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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don't waste your money buy a 12 blt if u plan on putting down any type of power with gears
What did you pay for your 12 Bolt? LOL Im not saying you are wrong, but its easier said than done to just go get a 12 Bolt instead of gears. That being said, cross your fingers for me with my 7.5
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lol ya i would love a 12blt but im just looking for a boost in power for now my motor is basicly stock so right now a 12blt wouldnt be worth it for me atleast.
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Just make sure you order the gears for your carrier series. I just put 4.10s in my series 2. Went from 2.73's to 4.10s. Now it can barely hold it together in 1st and man does it ever bark second.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 07:26 AM
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i went thrw 3 10 bolt rear ends b4 i bought a 12 blt. i even bought the auburn posi carrier and a mac girdle. 1st set lasted 1 yr 2nd 3 month 3rd 1 week. i used proper break in each time. w/e you do don't upgrade carrier thats what i did on the 3rd time and it went quicker
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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the 12 bolt decition depends on what you do with the car, a properly built 10 bolt will save you weight and can hold up to street driving and anything but 5000k rpm drag slick launches.
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