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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 03:32 AM
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gears and posi

i have a 89RS. i am wondering on how i would go about to change my gears. which gears do i choose. i see some for 10bolt 8.5" and 10 bolt 7 5/8. which is my car. and can i get posi while im at it. i see powertrax seems to be the cheapest. are they good.
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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 06:59 AM
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you have 7.5 or 7 5/8 ring gear, both interchange. i tihnk SLP is the cheapest posi, make sure you know how many splines you have before you order. setting up gears requires tools most people don't have. read the drive train section of your manual for an idea of whats involved it setting it up.
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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 08:06 PM
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how do i find out how many splines i have. i have a 89RS. in some catalog it had a posi for sale for 88 and up and it said 28 spline. the 87 and down said 26. so do i have 28
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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 08:07 PM
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whats this carrier choice i have. can i just buy any posi and any gears. and they will fit. or do i have to match carriers
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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 08:32 PM
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Posi

Please email request to houser@rearman.com and include phone number. We can tell you options and prices. You can buy the parts, done third members, done rears... Let's find out what you really want before quoting prices.
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 02:44 AM
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is the slp one good. or is the extra money for the auburn or eaton worth it. i would rather spend $199 than $314
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 02:46 AM
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ooops. $199 was for gears. i meant $99 for an slp or $314 for an auburn.
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 10:16 AM
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I would've talked to SLP about posis for $199!!
Our gears are $179. Shopping at SLP requires "cherry picking" as many items are quite expensive. Most of their guys are competent, and Art and SLP have had a long business relationship. I know few people who use the SLP posi, and I value your opinion.
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 11:30 PM
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but what i was saying was SLP sells a posi for $99 while auburn is selling one for $314. are they both just as good, or is there something about the auburn that justifys the extra $215. i would rather just buy a posi for $99 and gears for $199 from SLP unless there is good reason not to.
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Old Jan 28, 2002 | 11:29 AM
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Order from SLP before they put the price up. We know the dealers want to buy them up and resell to you at a higher profit. This is what we call a loss leader. It's the one item they have dirt cheap to lure you in, while the rest of the prices are competitive or HIGH. SLP is often expensive, but they have good products.
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