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09-17-2016, 06:19 PM
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rear axle question
I have a 71 with 3.08 positraction 12 bolt truck rear (3.07?) and its gonna need more
Gear. Can i go to a 4.11 or higher gear set in this housing? Or do i have to keep It 3.73 or below? Anybody know for certain? Thanks,Tony
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09-17-2016, 07:48 PM
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Re: rear axle question
The housing is fine but you'll likely have to swap the carrier.
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09-17-2016, 10:45 PM
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Re: rear axle question
I ran thick 4.10 gears in my Jimmy when it still had the 12 bolt. You can buy gears that will work with your 3 series carrier.
But if you have a 4 series you can't go numerically lower as the gears would be too thin.
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09-18-2016, 06:23 AM
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Re: rear axle question
thanks guys, thats what i needed to know, Tony
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09-18-2016, 03:57 PM
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Re: rear axle question
 Not tryin to thread jack , but does anyone know torque spec on spider gear pin lock bolt on same setup? 71 c10 12 bolt. Did axle bearings & seals. I searched hi & lo cant find any spec on bolt.
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