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Old 01-09-2008 | 08:19 PM
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Default 8.5 and 8.6
R thay the same when installing u just need a kit that has everthing like wheel bearings
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Old 01-09-2008 | 08:41 PM
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Theya re very similar in some componenets. Yes get a full install kit plus side bearings
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Old 01-09-2008 | 08:47 PM
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Now that i think about it man i think all you would have to do is shim out the pinion to make up the distance if the bolt holes lined up on the carrier and ring gear
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Old 01-09-2008 | 08:52 PM
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But something a shop can do if needed
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Old 01-09-2008 | 09:07 PM
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yes! but why would you want to go to a smaller ring gear????
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Old 01-09-2008 | 09:12 PM
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how can i tel if i have 8.5 or 8.6 ring and pinion the rears r in my hand
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what year model is the truck?
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Old 01-09-2008 | 09:28 PM
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i am buying daryl's 8.5 gears for my 06, we are just trying to make sure they work
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Old 01-09-2008 | 09:29 PM
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99 and up have the 8.6 rear end with an acutal ring gear measuring 8.5! so the answer would be 99-up/8.6 rear 98-below/8.5 rear
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Old 01-09-2008 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by optikalilution
i am buying daryl's 8.5 gears for my 06, we are just trying to make sure they work
ok well if they came from a truck with the ls style motor they will be good to go
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