Do I need a rear girdle?
10-29-2008, 03:03 PM
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Do I need a rear girdle?
Hey guys i will be installing new gears and 31 spline axles/differential over the winter. So would it be in my best interest to get a rear end girdle to support the new diff? Thanks.
10-29-2008, 03:11 PM
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It may help a tad, but I'd say its more for looks in most cases. If you have the $$ get it, I know I would.
10-29-2008, 03:20 PM
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It will help a lot with any maintenance. I love those girdles because when you put the gear oil in there its so much easier to work on then placing it in original place at front of the axle by the driveshaft.
10-29-2008, 03:35 PM
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well I was under the assumption that they were more for the added support when launching than looks lol but hey thats why i asked I guess. Thanks for the thoughts guys.
10-29-2008, 03:52 PM
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Rear girdles minimize main bearing cap deflection. Yes. it's def. a good mod.
10-29-2008, 04:55 PM
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Yeah that also it gives strength to the rear end
10-29-2008, 08:43 PM
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I've been preaching this ever since I installed mine. I say it's a must!!!!
10-30-2008, 02:45 AM
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+1.... My stock one hasn't stopped leaking ever since I put in gears and a stronger rear end.
10-30-2008, 12:07 PM
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