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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 06:21 PM
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can you change the gears in the rear diff without changing the entire rear end??
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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Default Re: rear diff?? (glumaker)

yes as long as you have the right ring & pinion

Dont think there is much limit to D44 rears, but the lowest D36 rear ive seen is 3.73.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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Welcome to our forum. Nice to have another SC guy around. I can't wait for my son to finish his course at school on differentials. Then I'll be able to speak with authority on the subject, cause I don't know cr@p about rear ends, except I want 410s in mine. :yesnod:

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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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Default Re: rear diff?? (glumaker)

not to take over the main question that glumaker made but do you need spechial parts for a dana 36 or 44 gear swap or it is like swaping gears in a regular rear end !!!??? :confused:
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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Default Re: rear diff?? (marlon88)

...or it is like swaping gears in a regular rear end !!!??? :confused:
It IS a regular rear end. The diff is similar to all Dana car and light truck rear ends. The only thing really unique to the Corvette, is that there are no axle tubes pressed into the diff housing. That, and the rear cover that mounts the thing in the car. There are a variety of ratios available for either model. Some, offered OEM, and some, aftermarket, only. The usual cautions apply, and you need to have the proper diff (internal) case for the gears you want to install. Ring and pinion setting isn't for just anyone. It is best done by one, familiar with the process. Good luck, and...

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