gear help

[maroman88]

i bought these.... my guys having trouble gettin them to fit... i cant figure out why!?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=110346816365

for my 98TA with 2:73's stock

[WildBillyT]

Those are for a 3 series carrier. You have a 2 series.

Let me guess- You aren't getting proper tooth engagement- the gears don't "reach" each other?

[sweetbmxrider]

12. What is a series 2 or series 3 carrier, and what do I have?

A 2 series carrier is a car that came with 3.08s or lower from the factory (i.e. all of your 2.73 cars). A 3 series carrier is a car that came with 3.23s or higher. This is very important when you order new gears, as they will differ from 2 to 3 series carrier!

from ls1tech

[maroman88]

LOL crapppppppp i knew that was to easy when i found a good price... wata i do?

[maroman88]

would these work? 3:42's for a series 2 carrier...

http://www.jegs.com/i/Richmond+Gear/836/49-0005-1/10002/-1#

[WildBillyT]

would these work? 3:42's for a series 2 carrier...

http://www.jegs.com/i/Richmond+Gear/836/49-0005-1/10002/-1#

Yep. Although the general consensus is that Motive and US Gear ring and pinion sets are quieter once installed.

[alamantia]

u could use that crappy spacer ring

[maroman88]

Yep. Although the general consensus is that Motive and US Gear ring and pinion sets are quieter once installed.


awesome.. am i going to need to order any more hardware or will the stock nuts n bolts work for me... i havent done any gear swaps in years and i totaly forget... ill take a look at motive and US gears

[WildBillyT]

awesome.. am i going to need to order any more hardware or will the stock nuts n bolts work for me... i havent done any gear swaps in years and i totaly forget... ill take a look at motive and US gears

If you have a few extra bucks replace it with ARP stuff.

[sweetbmxrider]

can i ask why 3.42's? i would consider replacing the bearings and axle seals while its apart.

[maroman88]

its my DD i just wanted a little better then 2:73's and didnt wanna kill my mileage.... the rest is getting taken care of

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

Yea id stay away from richmond, they whine like a baby and brake teeth...I know from 1st hand experiece...replaced them w/ GM motive never looked back.

[maroman88]

ive hed em in my 88 forever with no problem

[LTb1ow]

If your going 3.42s couldn't you pull some from a M6 car?

[maroman88]

thats wat i did... and that was the problem! series 2 vs series 3 carriers... so if anyone needs a set of 3:42's for a series 3, i have a set lol