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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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if i get the 3.73 gear do i need anything else or can i just put that in my car and be set?
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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a tuner and a lsd
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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shims and spacers
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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u need a tuner, u DON'T need an LSD, but it is HIGHLY recomended, unless u like the one wheel peel
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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Whats an lsd again
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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limited slip differential like a t-lok or true-trac.
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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ahh, ok thanks
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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T-lok and tuner FTW!
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:04 AM
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You can buy a installation kit that includes shims,bearings,gaskets and everything else you need for about $100.You will also need gear lube.If you want to save money you can get a speedometer programer that just sets your speedo,which is alot cheeper than a handheld tuner.
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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50 resto sells a master install kit that has everything you need to do the swap includeing gear oil , gasket , and everything else



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