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Offline Uno99

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Looking at used axle with 3.42's few questions
« on: September 06, 2008, 03:08:14 PM »
Found a nice used axle with 3.42's no posi. What would it take to make in a posi rear end.
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Offline eventhorizon66

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Re: Looking at used axle with 3.42's few questions
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2008, 03:25:07 PM »
A posi
« Last Edit: September 06, 2008, 03:28:00 PM by eventhorizon66 »
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Offline SUX2BU99

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Re: Looking at used axle with 3.42's few questions
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2008, 03:50:49 PM »
^ Yep and anywhere from around $500-800 installed depending on who you use and what posi you get.
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Looking at used axle with 3.42's few questions
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2008, 04:08:03 PM »
lol

You need a limited slip carrier. A decent one will cost you around $500 with the necessary parts. If you don't know how to do it I suggest you find a reputable driveline shop to do it for you.
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