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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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How hard is it to install a new set of gears? I've got the stock 2.59 rear now.
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 10:47 PM
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You can pull and reinstall the carrier. But, leave the ring and pinion install to a professional, preferably some with Corvette experience.
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 10:51 PM
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Default Re: Gear swap difficulty?? (pletner)

If your asking, odds are you may have to pay to get it done. If you are going to higher gears, 3.07 or 3.73, you'll have swap out the carrier as well as the gears, and get your speedo recalibrated as well.

Cost can run as high as $1,000 if you pay someone to do it. It is a great performance mod, and one of the best bangs for the buck. :yesnod:
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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Exactly what are you calling a carrier? Do you mean the differential or the entire assembly including the housing?
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 11:07 PM
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Sorry, just the differential.
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