I searched the site, it was a big help but I need one question answered.


I have the Richmond 3.73 gear for a 2 series carrier for my 10 bolt rear.
The original gear is 2.73, my question is what limited slip unit do I need ?
I found some but i'm not 100% sure if it's right or not.

BTW-- It's a street driver so no locker for me, I don't like rear end noise

 

You need a 2 series posi carrier for whichever axle splines you actually have.

This is THE NUMBER ONE REASON why alot of us don't like the "special" gears. If you had "normal" gears and a spacer, you would just use a "normal" 3 series posi, and down the road you go. As long as you have those "special" gears in there, you're stuck with 2 series crap.

If you haven't installed the gears, send them back, and get something other than Richmond (so we don't all have to look at yet another "my Richmond gears whine" post), and a get it in the "normal" 3 series thickness; and then get a "normal" 3 series posi.

 

Ok thanks, out of all the limited slip units I have read about none of them say anything about 2 or 3 series, is it one of those things that goes without saying ?

Plus I didn't know Richmond was a bad choice.

 

The reason they don't say which series they are, is because nearly all are 3 series. There are some that are available in both; but not nearly all. It's nearly a bulletproof assumption that if it doesn't say, it's 3 series.

Richmonds aren't a "bad" choice; and they're not a "good" choice. They are a SPECIFIC PURPOSE DESIGN. They are made out of metal that is considerably softer than stock gears are, so that they don't shatter when shocked; this makes them far tougher in DRAG RACE ONLY situations. When used for that particular purpose, they are FAR BETTER than stock. However, the very things that optimize them for drag racing - the fact that the metal is softer, and the design of the teeth shape - also GUARANTEE that they will be noisy and short-lived on the street. Basically, if your car is street driven, DO NOT use Richmonds. If the car is a strip-only trailer queen, then they are perfect for you. Maybe I'm wrong; but you said in no uncertain terms that this is a street car, so make your decision accordingly.

 

Thanks again bro you're a big help !