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Looking for some referalls on best place to get rebuild kits for 12 bolt differential.  I have a Series 2 posi, I am pulling and looking to go to Series 3 Eaton with 3.73 gears.  Team Chevelle mentions several posts for Tom's Differentials in Idaho.  I there is someone local, I would rather stay local.

Thanks,

Loren

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process



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Here's some local places:

AA Driveline
(763) 503-0162
801 North St, Anoka, MN 55303

Hooze 4x4
(763) 634-0065
1435 147th Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304

I got mine through Tom Lowe at www.12bolt.com He's also on TC, but doesn't promote his business like Big Gear Head or others, but he was very helpful to me and I got everything I needed. I ordered a 12 bolt rebuild kit, new axles, and gears. All are Yukon brand and went together well. The kit even came with the better gear marking compound. Here's his contact info:

Autowerks
3063 200th st
Dysart, Iowa 52224

Phone 319 476 2172


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Bryan-NW 'burbs
1972 Malibu
Vaguely stock appearing, and the opposite of restored.
1999 std bore 5.7, Vortec heads, Holley Stealth Ram, GM cam
700R4, Viking coilovers, 12 bolt 4.10 posi, and a whole bunch more



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Dont forget about our club member Charley Mueller. He works at Catco and set us up with an excellent discount. They do all sorts of driveline type stuff and im sure he can get you a rebuild kit as well.

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bowtie wrote:
I got mine through Tom Lowe at www.12bolt.com He's also on TC, but doesn't promote his business like Big Gear Head or others, but he was very helpful to me and I got everything I needed. I ordered a 12 bolt rebuild kit, new axles, and gears. All are Yukon brand and went together well. The kit even came with the better gear marking compound. Here's his contact info:


Autowerks
3063 200th st
Dysart, Iowa 52224

Phone 319 476 2172




I know Tom pretty well... I run into him at swap-meets all the time. He's a good guy and really knows his stuff. :)



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Derek Kiefer - Mantorville, MN

69 Malibu Pro-Touring stroker LS1-383/T56 - 69 SS396-325/3spd project



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Do I have any rebuild experts, I can lean on if I should try to rebuild myself, or would the recommendation be to have Tom Lowe rebuild for me?  I have no previous experience with switching gears/posi, etc with differentials.

Loren

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process



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I talked with Tom last night and his prices seem very good.  Just trying to decide if I should tackle it myself or leave it to the experts?

Loren

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process



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I had help with mine. My biggest issue is that I would rather do it once and know it's good vs wrestling with it for hours (days) and still have an issue. It's not rocket science, but knowing what you're doing is a big plus. Jim L did his own I believe, had a couple struggles, but it sounds like his came out fine.

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Bryan-NW 'burbs
1972 Malibu
Vaguely stock appearing, and the opposite of restored.
1999 std bore 5.7, Vortec heads, Holley Stealth Ram, GM cam
700R4, Viking coilovers, 12 bolt 4.10 posi, and a whole bunch more

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