So everyone agrees that the case isn't as weak as its made out to be? It would be nice not to have to cross my fingers when I give it hell in third.

The case flexing causes ring/pinion failures. Dosen't have a damn thing to do with 3-4 gear failures in my opinion. Those failures are just from narrow gears and too much torque. Thats why if you look at a competition department prepared box you can see the only reinforcements they made to the case...

Yes, I'm very familiar with that picture. My question really is why do Saabworks cars have bigger gears if the case is causing gear failure? If the case was flexing why didn't they strengthen the case instead of the gears?

Once a box blows gears is it rebuildable? Does a case ever reach the yield point where it plastically deforms besides when it cracks?

What is "internal centering." I have only rebuilt an '85 box.

Do all 5-speed cases have the same internal dimensions? What are the differences in the pinion bearing housings? Is it possible to machine an old case to accept a new housing? Since '91+ had different forks, is it possible without too much fuss to put all of the innards of an '91 box in an '89 box o...

Luke,

Do you still have the transmission holder tool and what is a 99 accessory console? Thanks.

Luke,

Have you thought about building a cradle around the inner drivers that is welded to the diff cover like that guy did in Finland?

I'm replacing the bushings in the upper control arms and a few of the shims crumbled to pieces as I took them out because of rust. I called Saab and they are no longer available. What do you guys use. Is there another car with shims close to the same size? I don't suppose junkyard shims would be wor...

After doing some research I think that the clutch style lsd is to aggressive for my use. You guys are just really hardcore.

Ok, a few questions. First, will the shipping company divide all of the packages and send them to their individual owners once the diffs reach the states? Or how are they being divided. Second, I do I set up this thing. I have my transmission torn apart and am now finally putting it back together. W...

Is it too late to jump in on this? I just can't decide.

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