difference between car and truck carrier?

[zach78k5]

What is the difference between the carriers, spider gears, etc. in a 12 bolt car carrier vs. a 12 bolt truck??

 

[BlazerGuy]

The rings are the same, 8.875", but the car 12B has a 1.625"(diameter) pinion whereas the truck 12B only has a 1.438" pinion...[forrestgump]that's all I know about that[/forrestgump] /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[zach78k5]

Is there a difference between carriers and spider gears though?

 

[BlazerGuy]

Beats the hell outta me.... /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

 

[ford_assassin]

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Is there a difference between carriers and spider gears though?

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The carriers are different between the two, I think the spider/side gears are the same though.

 

[R72K5]

carriers and housings and all different, spiders most likely different also but dont know, call a shop if any exists around you, or call GM parts counter locally and ask for part numbers for both