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Broke the ring gear on my 9 bolt

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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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From: San Diego, CA
Car: 89 GTA
Engine: 6.0L Procharged
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 4.10
Broke the ring gear on my 9 bolt

I've swapped rear ends before but never really taken one apart. I broke a tooth on my ring gear, its a stock 9 bolt with 4.11 gear set. Any advice on if I should try to fix it or just buy an aftermarket rear? I'm probably pushing 400HP to the wheels with 315 drag radials so there is a fair bit of stress on the rear.

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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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Re: Broke the ring gear on my 9 bolt

A 12 bolt would hold up much better. I'd say that you are at or just above the limit for what that rear end can handle. A 12 bolt isn't cheap, but neither is replacing gears all the time.
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