I have an zexel torsen limited slip gear driven unit in my car with 3.73 gears. I'd like to convert it back to the factory gear set...which im guessing is 3.23's? In order to do this..what do i need? Just a new ring and pinion gear?...im alittle stumped on how this all works...

 

yep, just new gears. 3.73 = 3 series carrier 3.23 = 3 series carrier....

how's that thing runnin anyhow?

 

eh its ok i guess. The tranny needs some work and i deff need some tuning. The shift point suck as well...spinning a tpi to 6K is totally pointless haha. Other then that, she runs pretty good. I want to change back to 3.23s because A. i heard the 3.73s are a bit much for my combo and B. Id like some gas mileage back.

any idea on how much a shop would charge to get this done?

 

shops around my area charge in the neighborhood of $200-$300 for a gear setup! If I were you, spend the money on a dial indicator and magnetic base and do it yourself. It is actually very easy if you pay attention and keep the parts clean. This way, you will be able to do it for other people and possibly make some money too.

 

i see...well i guess ill give it a shot then. Hopefully advance auto (my job) has a dial indicator...20% off

Anyway, figured i show you guys what happen to my good ol' eaton posi..

 

That's awesome. I haven't seen that much damage in a while. Your best bet is to get with harbor freight, northern tools, or eastwood. These would give you the best price, but they would obviously have to ship it to you. By the way, if you need any help, I have done gm rearends for a while and there is alot of knowledge on this board.

 

thanks heh

yea ive got a harbor freight actually right by me...ill head there

 

Cool, how did you manage that?

Got any more pics of the destruction?

 

yea here ya go lol..

Not really sure...pinion gear fell inside the case and caused all that...not sure what happened though...somehow backed off i guess.

 

ahahaha it "*****" the name of the picture



Looks purdy, do much/any damage to the housing?




Cool, $420 off for table & chairs

 

nah i got lucky and the housing is ok ..that zexel howls like a B*TCH though, my god its annoying. I gotta get checked out..i know its gear driven and all, but its really really loud.

yea you like that name? haha...very creative..i know lol