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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Posi wanted for 10 bolt

Hi guys. I am looking for a good posi unit for a 10 bolt rear end. I would consider buying a complete rear with 3:23 or higher gears, but most guys aren't willing to ship such a large part.

Please let me know. I hate open diff.

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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 02:20 AM
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Re: Posi wanted for 10 bolt

26 spline?
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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Re: Posi wanted for 10 bolt

If the LS is for your 86, the axles are 26-spline. You might consider upgrading to an Eaton and 28-spline axles--should money not be a concern (but when isn't it?).

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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Re: Posi wanted for 10 bolt

ive got a zexel torsen take out posi unit thats sitting in my garage, it is a 2 series tho
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Re: Posi wanted for 10 bolt

Yes, I realize I will have to change to 28 spline. Would a 2 series be OK? I'm not up to speed on rear end stuff.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Re: Posi wanted for 10 bolt

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Yes, I realize I will have to change to 28 spline. Would a 2 series be OK?
No. Check the following link for the info you'll need:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html

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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Re: Posi wanted for 10 bolt

Forgot to add that to about the torsen, it requires 28 spline axles, and the 2 series carrier is for 3:23 and lower gears unless you get a gear spacer(not recomended) or get a brand new thicker gear from an aftermarket source.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Re: Posi wanted for 10 bolt

Originally Posted by bm87ta
Forgot to add that to about the torsen, it requires 28 spline axles, and the 2 series carrier is for 3:23 and lower gears...
Series II is 3.08 down, series III, 3.23 up.

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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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Ah, OK...I read that somewhere, but I forgot. Thank you.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Re: Posi wanted for 10 bolt

Thanks James, it sounded right in my head but didn't come out right. Little sleep deprived, newborn in the house.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Re: Posi wanted for 10 bolt

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Thanks James, it sounded right in my head but didn't come out right. Little sleep deprived, newborn in the house.
Congrats. Sleep deprived or not, savor these years because they're wonderful and because time flies. My baby is 31 with two little ones and her older brother is 34 with another two. The grandkids are a hoot--and I get to send them home when I'm worn out !

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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Re: Posi wanted for 10 bolt

I found an Auburn on Ebay some time back for $150.00. I shoulda jumped on that.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Re: Posi wanted for 10 bolt

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

Here are links to the first three I found, but I only looked at the first of seven pages.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-7-...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-7-...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUBUR...Q5fAccessories

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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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Re: Posi wanted for 10 bolt

I have an eaton posi I bought a few years back for a 28 spline its a 3 series Its still in the box it was shipped to me in. IF interested let me know.
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