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Old 04-30-2003, 06:40 AM
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Re: changing ratio

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Originally posted by gotsubarus
If i were to change the gear ratio to a 4.11 will the rear differential bolt up out of a Legacy?

The problem is the teeth got chewed up on my front differential. I have a cpl of trans out of Legacy's that have good differentials.
It should bolt up, however, you will lose the limited slip. What most people have done is to swap the 4.11 gears from the Legacy rear diff into the SVX rear diff so you have the 4.11 gears and limited slip.

It would be a great time to change out your differential mount bushings, they are probably worn.

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