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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Ok, I tried doing a search but came up with nothing. Is the difference between the 8.5 and the 8.6 rear ends the diameter of the ring gear or are there other differences? Reason I ask is that I'm trying to buy a locker for the rear end but its listed as being for the 8.5 rear.


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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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I want to say the lockers are the same, it is the install kit that is different.. bigger bearing or something.. I know my true trac was for a 8.5 but my install kit was for 8.6..
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Ok, thanks. That's what I was thinking.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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i believe one of the outer bearings is the only difference
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 01:56 AM
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8.6" rears are wider also.
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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Where does everyone buy their ring and pinion and LSD units at?
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