Swapping rear ends

[vannatte]

I think my rear end needs replaced. I have the 3.23 GU5 option (3 carrier) with ABS and no TCS. Will a 2.73 GU2 (2 carrier) bolt directly on and function exactly the same? I'm not concerned about the 2.73's because I plan on replacing them with 3.73's. Is there any difference in these rear ends except the carriers? A used GU2 rear end seems much easier to come by and is cheaper from what I've seen.

[thearborbarber]

If you have a rear with the same abs/tcs options as the rear you have already you are golden. I just did a rear swap in mine. I went from 2.73 to 3.42.

[dklowrider]

If you have a rear with the same abs/tcs options as the rear you have already you are golden. I just did a rear swap in mine. I went from 2.73 to 3.42. i just caught this post. can you tell me what rpm you are doing now at maybe 70 mph? i assume with the 2.73 it was about 1900, 1950 roughly. thanks. [i also assume you re-did your speedo after the swap]

[thearborbarber]

2274rpms in OD with the 3.42 gears according my HPTuners scan and 1800 rpms in OD with 2.73 gears. Both at 70mph

[RyanJM]

Might wanna have the rear check. I have a 98 TA 3.23 3 carrier no tcs and I just damaged the gearsat 70k Got new gears and a rebuild kit from ws6store and it has been ok for about 7k miles now and i do beat on my car, it's a toy for me and I don't really car what breaks. I replaced them with 3.32's since I did alot of hwy but it's going in for 3.73's friday. So check 1st you may not need a rear.

[vannatte]

The rear wheels are both slightly pointing inwards according to my mechanic. I believe the axle is actually bent.

[vannatte]

Does it make a difference if the rear end I get comes from an automatic or manual? I'm having a hell of a time finding 3 channel, 3 series rear end even on Ebay. They all have TCS and I don't want to have to do that mod.

[thearborbarber]

Drop these guys an email.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02-Camaro-Firebird-LS1-rear-axle-complete-3-23-LT1_W0QQitemZ110338003508QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item19b0a85234&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

[vannatte]

Thanks. I sent him a message already. Everything for sale on Ebay is 4 channel.