So, my rear end blew apart on the freeway (), and my gears and bearings need replaced (duh), but here's my problem.

The carrier itself took some nasty hits, and I think I need to replace it (it's really messed up where the pinion shaft lock bolt goes...).

Can I just get a carrier "case" like this: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/yg...model/firebird
without having to replace the internals?

I really don't want to spend $400 on a new posi, when mine is perfectly fine, except for the banged up carrier case.

And if I CAN stuff my internals into a new case, how hard is it? Do I need special tools?


Thanks guys.

 

Those cases are for a standard differential, not a posi. You can not put posi parts in a standard case. If you have a standard differential then just go to a junk yard and get another one for about $20. If you were close I would let you have one for about $5.

If you have an Auburn then you would be doing yourself a favor by replacing it with a new Eaton Posi or Yukon Dura Grip.

 

Was the hole elongated ?? A few too many 'neutral drops' perhaps !!! I just had to tosss a 4th Gen Auburn carrier because of an elongated shaft lock hole.


+1 Save yourself the time/effort/$$ and replace it. Used POSI rears aren't that expensive and it's about the same work to load a complete rear in place rather than trying to 'rebuild' an Auburn.

If you ever tried to install a spring pack into an Auburn carrier - you'd understand !!