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Hello,
I need help finding a set of spider gears whether it be online, by catalog, etc. for my Firebird. I have a 10 bolt BOP (8.2, I guess?) with 2.78:1 ratio. The gears look okay but there is some play/chatter in the spider gears.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Mark
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There was a set available under Pontiac Drivetrain parts at Frank's Pontiac Parts. http://www.frankspontiacparts.com/
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I may have a spare set from an open rear.
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Thanks for the help, guys!
Yellowbird, if you did happen to have a spare set, how much would you take for them? Also, could you please let me know what condition they are in.
I contacted Frank's Pontiac Parts and talked with a gentleman for quite some time. He informed me that they have numerous sets of spider gears in stock, but since they are used I don't know if they would be in any better condition than the set I currently have.
Thanks again!
Mark
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I'd say the same about mine. They came out of a running, drivable car that I rebuilt the entire rear axle end to end. They are original parts, and I am open to reasonable offers as they are surplus parts that I'll likely not have a need for nor can I guarantee any condition other than that they have no broken teeth, gouges, or anything to indicate they are junk.
If I left them bagged in lube they should still be good. I just have to think about what tub they are in.
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Thanks Yellowbird! If you can find them and they are still in "good" shape I may be interested. I do not want to offend you with an offer as I really have no idea what they are worth.
I appreciate your time looking for them. If you happen to find them let me know what you think of them.
These are out of a BOP, 10 bolt, 8.2, correct?
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They are out of a '68 Firebird BOP 8.2 10 bolt with 2.56 open.
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Yellow,
I just checked my axle tube and found the XD stamp. To be sure, I rolled around my ring gear and found 41 14, which does confirm I have 2.93's. Would your spider gears work with my ring and pinion?
Sorry for all the questions.........
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As yours is also a 2 pinion open diff, they should work.
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Yellow, did you happen to find the spider gears?
Thanks,
Mark
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