i just ordered it today from summit and a ring and pinion install kit i was just wondering if there are any tips you have for the install thanks for the help

 

If your just installing the Truetrac and using the same ring & pinion you dont really need the install kit. You can remove the ring gear and throw it onto the truetrac then go about checking your backlash. Just remember to measure your original starting backlash before starting the removal. If thats within factory specs then try and get the new setup back to that backlash measurement.

 

FWIW....I just did the same thing and the carrier bearings that Summit sent me were the wrong size (just a little too small). Check yours before you close everything up and make sure they are correct. I ended up buying mine locally at Napa.

 

I totally forgot about that, Thunder is right, a fair share of the kits come with the smaller diameter bearings, for the pre-99 rear-ends. 99+ use a large diameter bearing that you'll have to pick up seperately, the easiest and cheapest way to do this is just get new bearings and a shim kit for backlash adjustment and you'll be set.

 

i dont know if they sent me the right install kit but on the description it says gm 8.62 so it should be right (i hope) by any chance does any one know the bearing measurement????? thanks btw the kit is a rat-360k if that helps

 

That kit will not work for your application. What you need is the Ratech kit #156k, but if you just need a new gasket & shims use their kit #454k