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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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I'm looking at upgrading my 2004 coupe from a 2:73 differential to a 3:42. I've found a 3:42 differential from a '97 C5 (about 12K miles on it), but am not sure it will fit my 2004.
Does anyone know if this is a problem or will a C5 differential fit regardless of year?
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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All C5s have interchangable rear diffs.
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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Appreciate the info!
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jmzvet
All C5s have interchangable rear diffs.

100% correct....
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The early (97-98?) had the ABS controller back there, but I think the diff itself was the same. Just more stuff in the way.
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by davidfarmer
The early (97-98?) had the ABS controller back there, but I think the diff itself was the same. Just more stuff in the way.
Yep, it just adds more aggrevation to the swap.
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