Ring Gear Spacers

[RadRacer]

Anyone here using one? I was given a Trans-Am rear end with a 2-series LSD and 2.73 gears. I was wanting to put 3.73's in it, but not have to go and buy a whole new posi unit. Did some searching and found these spacers. Summit has them for $30 for 2-series carriers just in case no one knew. Anyways, this would be all I needed to make my 3-series gears work in a 2-series carrier, right? Other than an install kit and all of course. Has anyone had any problem with them? TIA

[IDoVoodoo]

Re: Ring Gear Spacers

do you already have the gears? cause they do have 3.73's for the 2-series. i'v seen the spacers on summit before and the description Motive gives seem that it will work, but I would give summit a call anyways

[RadRacer]

Re: Ring Gear Spacers

Well, what I was planning on doing, since I already have the rear-end was swap my 3.23's into there for right now. Then, once I get enough money for an install, a tune for the gears, and the gears (those are necessary believe it or not :P ) I'd switch them. Right now I'm kinda happy with my gearing, but want 3.73's. I know someone who'll swap them over for me, I just have to find a way to make them work in the 2-series carrier. I guess I'll go ahead and give it a try.

[Smoke Panther]

Re: Ring Gear Spacers

whoa there, cheapo-cowboy...think this thru: if you just put spaces on the 2-series carrier to make 3 series gears fit, the ring bolts are only gonna have about half(and that's being generous) the thread actually in the ring gear. I mean, if you're cool romping on your new 3.73s with only half the ring-bolt thread, then by all means, go for it

[RadRacer]

Re: Ring Gear Spacers

Well, since they make 3.73's for the 2-series carrier, I'd probably pick up a set of them. But, right now I only have like $50ish to spend, and would like to get my posi put in, instead of it sitting there collecting dust. I figured, for $30 more I could go ahead and have my posi by swapping in my current 3.23's in my rear end. Then I'd buy the 3.73's abit later (like a month)

[Smoke Panther]

Re: Ring Gear Spacers

But, right now I only have like $50ish to spend, and would like to get my posi put in, instead of it sitting there collecting dust.

Your posi isn't going to crumble to pieces if it sits for a bit. Take your time and set your rear axle up correctly the first time.