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nineeightstang
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Are installing new gears(ring and pinion) really that hard because i've torn down a couple of older rear ends in class(integral and drop-out) and it didn't seem that hard but shops charge a lot to do it. I have a 98 GT and am planning on 3:73s.
Posts: 109 | From: oakland | Registered: Apr 2003
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BlackNGold
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The only thing thats hard is getting the correct back lash...Thats what most installers mess up...That can cuase a whine or overheated gears
As long as you shim it correctly and use some grease to make sure that the gears are "meshing" correctly it should be really easy... ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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4RS FED
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Originally posted by Black94 5.0:
The only thing thats hard is getting the correct back lash...Thats what most installers mess up...That can cuase a whine or overheated gears
As long as you shim it correctly and use some grease to make sure that the gears are "meshing" correctly it should be really easy...
backlash and pinion depth are what you are trying to achieve, and then when you get that all done then you have pinion bearing preload, and carrier bearing preload to add also..... ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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Posts: 3686 | From: 650 | Registered: Nov 2002
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BlackNGold
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Originally posted by ON N2O:
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Originally posted by Black94 5.0:
The only thing thats hard is getting the correct back lash...Thats what most installers mess up...That can cuase a whine or overheated gears
As long as you shim it correctly and use some grease to make sure that the gears are "meshing" correctly it should be really easy...
backlash and pinion depth are what you are trying to achieve, and then when you get that all done then you have pinion bearing preload, and carrier bearing preload to add also.....
OK its not that easy, I guess it depends on your machanical skill...If you do plan on installing the gears yourself make sure you have the correct tools!...A pinion depth gauge, micrometer and Magnetic base and stand for dial indicator will add to the expense of the gears if you dont already have them...Depending if you're a mechanic, you're probably only gonna use those tools once to do the gear install...
Try this:
http://www.corral.net/tech/drivetrain/gears.html
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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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i did my own gears and i didnt do it right. they whine alot when i down shift. other than that they r ok i guess....they r going on like 5k miles now and still ahvent broke
Posts: 239 | From: Antioch | Registered: Apr 2003
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