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which is easier (quicker) 700

i need to get rid of my 3.91 gears for a my other 3.54. My question is to swap the whole rearend? or just the pumkin? (gear chunk)
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which is easier (quicker) 700

The Volvo's I'm familiar with use the Dana / Spicer style rear axle so there is no "punkin" or "pig". Everything comes out the back(one piece at a time) and to do it right you will need some special tools, spreaders maybe, shims, dial gauges, etc.

The short answer: change the entire axle.







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