Yet another stupid question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Springdale AR
Re: Yet another stupid question (silver & red CE)
You'll need to change the speedo gear too.
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From: Phila., PA burbs
Re: Yet another stupid question (vette92_1)
I just went through this same thing and learned that all dana 36s are NOT created equal. There are two different type carriers...a two series and a three series. If you have a 2.xx ratio rear you have a 2 series carrier and can not simply change the ring and pinion to a 3.xx ratio. To do this you will need a 3 series carrier. BUT, there are some companies who make 3.xx ratio ring and pinion sets to fit in a 2 series carrier. I believe the difference is in the thickness of the ring and pinion sets........ie., a 3.xx ring and pinion set is too thick to fit into a 2 series carrier. It sounds kind of confusing, but bottom line is that if you have a 2.59 rear (like I do) you can't simply change out the ring and pinion set for a 3.07 set-up. It may be cheaper to buy a whole center (pumpkin) section and try to sell your existing one. I'm going through the same exact thing right now.
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Yet another stupid question (TA)
I just went through this same thing and learned that all dana 36s are NOT created equal. There are two different type carriers...a two series and a three series. If you have a 2.xx ratio rear you have a 2 series carrier and can not simply change the ring and pinion to a 3.xx ratio. To do this you will need a 3 series carrier. BUT, there are some companies who make 3.xx ratio ring and pinion sets to fit in a 2 series carrier. I believe the difference is in the thickness of the ring and pinion sets........ie., a 3.xx ring and pinion set is too thick to fit into a 2 series carrier. It sounds kind of confusing, but bottom line is that if you have a 2.59 rear (like I do) you can't simply change out the ring and pinion set for a 3.07 set-up. It may be cheaper to buy a whole center (pumpkin) section and try to sell your existing one. I'm going through the same exact thing right now.
That just made me :U
Crap, thats the first I've heard that, but very helpful info. even though I didn't like it. :rolleyes:
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Re: Yet another stupid question (vette92_1)
Crap, thats the first I've heard that, but very helpful info. even though I didn't like it. :rolleyes:
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Yet another stupid question (TA)
Yeah, I was pissed to when I learned this since I had a lead on a 3.07 ring and pinion set for $50, but then learned they wouldn't fit :cuss
I was so close to purchasing a new set from summit, but I thought, I better ask the forum first. Boy am I glad.
This forum is the best, thanks again for the info.
Hey, have you found out anything about changing the speedo yet, or have you gotten that far?
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