Anyone rebuilt their posi unit?
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Anyone rebuilt their posi unit?
I think I need to think about freshening up my posi unit. I'm getting significantly more wear on the right rear tire. Anyone know where to get parts to freshen it up? I did a web search but didn't have much luck finding a kit, parts, etc. My rear is an '85 D44, BTW. Thanks.
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I just did the same post a couple weeks ago. Did a Google. Not much luck. Went to the Super Sunday swap meet in Indy and Ikerds had a nice display. I had a talk with the rep. (pat, I think) 
Even though they dont list it on their site or the catalog, they do sell the clutch pack. My D36 kit was $100 delivered in 2 days. Great people. Call 812-279-4828. 
Even though they dont list it on their site or the catalog, they do sell the clutch pack. My D36 kit was $100 delivered in 2 days. Great people. Call 812-279-4828.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Spankyellow
I just did the same post a couple weeks ago. Did a Google. Not much luck. Went to the Super Sunday swap meet in Indy and Ikerds had a nice display. I had a talk with the rep. (pat, I think) Even though they dont list it on their site or the catalog, they do sell the clutch pack. My D36 kit was $100 delivered in 2 days. Great people. Call 812-279-4828.
Even though they dont list it on their site or the catalog, they do sell the clutch pack. My D36 kit was $100 delivered in 2 days. Great people. Call 812-279-4828.
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Doesn't the D44/D36 require some specialized tools to work on? I swear I recall something about needing a 'case spreader' or somesuch... Or can you rebuild it without pulling the whole diff?
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
Cool. All I could find was rebuilt spools in the $400 range. I hate to pay that much for something I can do myself.
I feel the same. I also prefer not to change the ring/pinion set-up. At 112 k miles they may not take to a change.
I also just found the business card. Pat Ikerd was the rep. He knows his stuff. They have been in the Vette business forever.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by TravisD
Doesn't the D44/D36 require some specialized tools to work on? I swear I recall something about needing a 'case spreader' or somesuch... Or can you rebuild it without pulling the whole diff?
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Call Randy's ring and pinion. (do a search online for #)They sell rebuilt clutch kits for around $150, but for around $250 I bought a complete dana posi last year. They sell all rear parts and have most in stock. Great to deal with and very fast shippment. The way i was going through rear parts they helped a bunch.
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I bought a D44 clutch pak from GM and did mine.
I didn't really need a "case stretcher", although it would have been useful.
I made my own clutch pak compressor to get the posi-cage together.
Tom Piper
I didn't really need a "case stretcher", although it would have been useful.
I made my own clutch pak compressor to get the posi-cage together.
Tom Piper
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
Anyone know where to get parts to freshen it up?
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Locally, you can check with Driveline Specialties in Monroe. PH 704-282-0304 They have my D44 for a total rebuild and re-gearing now. Great guys and prices seem to be OK. I took the cowards way out of this one and had them do the whole works