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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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having posi gears welded in

does anyone know where i could take my rear end to have posi gears or spider gears welded into my limited slip rear end? how much does it normally cost/
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Re: having posi gears welded in

Um.. Limited slip Is "Positraction"

if you have an open rear end, its usually easier to just swap the whole rear end.....
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:02 AM
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Re: having posi gears welded in

ha ha, i had a friend that welded the spiders in his 60's chevy truck and with the b&m shift kit behind the th350 it would really lay the stripes on the road into second. it only lasted for the summer though before the carrier broke, but it was what he could afford if you know what i mean.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 06:33 AM
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Re: having posi gears welded in

Originally Posted by evilemokid94
does anyone know where i could take my rear end to have posi gears or spider gears welded into my limited slip rear end? how much does it normally cost/
The idea generally isn't recommended. A search might provide more insight.

JamesC
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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Re: having posi gears welded in

Originally Posted by ed o
it only lasted for the summer though before the carrier broke, but it was what he could afford if you know what i mean.
So in an attempt to save money he ended up costing himself more money to replace everything that broke.

To the OP, like James said, welding the differential spider gears to make a "lincoln locker" is not recommended. Especially if it sees any street time.
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Re: having posi gears welded in

why dont you just buy a spool
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