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Old 04-11-2015, 11:01 AM   #4
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arrg. i knew the speed sensors changed in 2002, but thought that it was due to the change in abs from 5.3 to 5.7 - didn't realise the axles changed because of this as well.

so, that kills the 987 axle idea. i've been doing a bit of research (bearing cross-referencing) and the 986 5-speed axles might still work. the difference in 5- and 6-speed rear wheel bearings is in OD (+5mm for the S) and depth (+5mm for the S); the ID diameters are the same. So, i might be able to keep wheel carriers, wheel bearings, etc., and just use the 5-speed hubs with the 5-speed axles. from what i can see, only downfall is 5mm less thread for the axle nut.

possible?
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