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How to install ring gear onto new diff?

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I'm leaning toward zapping the new bolts with my impact. I've already scrapped one ring gear trying to get the bolts torqued to 37ftlbs +90 degrees and I didn't even come close. I'm using a large bench vise, increasing clamping force gradually as the gear kept pulling out. I got to a point where I chipped the teeth from too much force and it still wasn't getting me anywhere near torque spec. It just kept rotating out of the jaws. I've ordered a new ring gear, hopefully it shows up in time for my track day in a few weeks. :(
 




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