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Old 18-08-2008, 07:30 PM   #1
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as the title says,can i put a diff out of an au xr ute with the 3.45's and speedo gear into my au wagon without any mods or problems?

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Old 18-08-2008, 07:32 PM   #2
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Yes, you can.
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Old 19-08-2008, 07:01 PM   #3
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ok good, do i need to get a diff from the same series or are they all the same eg: brakes, are the rear brakes different from series 1 to a series 2/3? also what about abs. will i need to get a diff with abs fitted to it or will i have to change it over from my oringinal diff?thanks rob
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Series 1 brakes are smaller than 2/3.
Having said that, they'll probably work ok as the rear brakes do bugger all anyway.
You'll be able to swap axles/backing plates for the ABS.
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Nice project Rob!

Good info Sox!

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Old 20-08-2008, 06:04 PM   #6
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thanks for all that info sox,a big help. now what would i be looking at price wise for a diff?
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thanks for all that info sox,a big help. now what would i be looking at price wise for a diff?
From what I've seen anywhere between $300 and $700.
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