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11-08-2010, 12:08 AM | #1 |
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3.08 to 3.42 posi- questions
Hey all,
Just dropped my 12 bolt 3.08 open differential. Put in a 3.42 posi from an 87 suburban. Drums and shoes fit, leafs and shocks fit, the u joint on the pinion basket (yoke) is larger than the u joint from the drive shaft side. The 3.08 uses a 1 1/8th u joint cup. The 3.42 uses a larger and wider one. Anyone know what that is? Also, can I just change the u joint on the drive shaft rather than change the basket on the pinion shaft? Or, do I need to change the drive shaft? The pinion shaft on both differentials is 27/32 and the 3.08 takes a 29mm socket while the 3.42 takes a 32 mm socket (or imperial equivalent) so the baskets should interchange. *** Edit- Found out that the yokes can't be swapped- has to do with tolerances.*** See picture below of 3.08 basket (yoke). and 3.42 under the truck.
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76 Silverado, 2wd, long box, 350/th350, 3.42 posi, edelbrock performer 64cc heads, edelbrock 1405, 2101 intake, Hedman Headers, Comp Cam XE262 http://beerbreadbike.wordpress.com/ Last edited by vtwinsport; 11-08-2010 at 10:12 PM. |
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