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dsm_98
05-13-2005, 06:28 PM
Was wondering if a 1g rear differential would fit on to a 2g.
Shane@DBPerformance
05-13-2005, 06:30 PM
Nope, but why would you need to put one in?
dsm_98
05-13-2005, 06:41 PM
I need to put one in because my rear axle broke and the rear diff. cover is cracked where it mounts to the frame, got a rebuild kit for the axle but broke agian when i was going to take it home.
Wizard
05-13-2005, 11:27 PM
The rear-end itself is probably the same (internally) but the case is different because of it's mounting. 3 bolts on each side and 2 for the rear. The 2g has it's own motor mounts (like the engine mounts) for each side of the carrier.

Wiz
Shane@DBPerformance
05-14-2005, 12:39 PM
You might be able to just buy the cover from the dealer.
dsm_98
05-15-2005, 03:48 PM
Thanks alot for the help. I was just wondering since that i am going to have to wait for the part or find a part like that is it safe to disconnect the drive shaft and rear differential? Make it a front wheel drive for a while by pluggin in the transfer case? Is it going to be too much stress on the transmission?
Wizard
05-15-2005, 09:06 PM
You can't do that unless you have a welded center diff, welded VC or VC eliminator. Without one of thos items, the car will drive like it has a slipping clutch. And after a while you'll burn up your VC.

A welded or VC eliminator is fairly cheap and easy to install. No need to remove the tranny even. This can also be used for dyno's.

Wiz