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====10 bolt carriers==== The corporate 10 bolt 8.5 inch rear end uses two different carrier series depending on the rear gear ratio: *2.56 and higher gears ("higher" gears have lower numbers, like 2.41, 2.29, etc.) go on the 2 series carrier *2.73 and lower ("lower" gears = higher numbers, like 3.08, 3.23, etc.) go on the 3 series carrier A 3-series gear can be installed on a 2-series carrier by using a [http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-908A/?rtype=10 ring gear spacer], but this is not advised for stick shift applications, or if there's a lot of traction, HP and/or weight involved. [[File:Copo 10-bolt ring gear spacer.jpg|thumb|left|450px|Mr. Gasket p/n 908A ring gear spacer for the 8.5" GM 10-bolt 2-series carrier]] <br style="clear:both"/>
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