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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 11:46 AM
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El Camino Rear Posi?

I found a posi rear end from a mid 80's El Camino that is presently a 2.43 ratio. I am looking for a 3.08. I was wondering if I could swap the ring and pinion on them?
It is a 7.5" unit.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 12:47 PM
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Yes.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 05:11 PM
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I think that is a different series carrier, called a "2 series" carrier. You will need to buy a spacer shim or a ring made to adapt a 2 series carrier to a 3 series gear.
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