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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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I had Dan at NW Differential build a Moser 12-bolt for Dorothy.

Dan finally got all the parts, built the rear, took it for a test drive felt it was noisey and re-built it again with a different set of gears. Well it's like stock quiet now. It is nice to find shops that take pride in their work and will re-do stuff to make sure it is right. Would have been easy to just say strong gears are noisey right?

Anyways wanted to post another positive experience for this shop.

Oh I am going to try and follow the break-in period but even taking it really easy the butt-o-meter can detect a huge gain in the fun to drive.
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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What gears did you go with?

How much did they charge? I'll probably be needing a new rear (and clutch) in the not too distant future
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Dan and his boys do great work. they did an excellent job with my "9 when I had it in the car.
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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this is great to hear, I ordered some parts last night and am getting ready to Have Dan install a ford 9" in my car.
I have spohn LCA re-location brackets and the UMI brace mount Chro-moly T/A
on the way. soon as it shows up on my doorstep im heading to NW Dif.
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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Dan is one of the nicest people I know...He'll always take good care of you
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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NW Differential is awesome, I agree. They did my 10-bolt, and will probably do my 12-bolt when I install it, too.
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 04:29 AM
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Dan also did my 12 bolt when I grenaded it and needed a Detroit Locker installed. Rear end leaked from day one, nothing I tried stopped it... but hell, it don't leak anymore after Dan's treatment.

Now, my gears are loud... but that's just the nature of my beast.
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Ackattack1
What gears did you go with?

How much did they charge? I'll probably be needing a new rear (and clutch) in the not too distant future
Moser 12-bolt, US Gears 3:73, Detriot Tru-trac posi, Custom Aluminum driveshaft. Dan rates are fair but it was not a budget build.
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