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I have decided that I want to switch my gears to the 3.73's..And im basically in the dark with the whole thing. I know i can't put them on myself, without the proper tools and knowledge. I also am aware that Tracy doesn't have any mechanics that know how to put them on correctly..Anyone in my area (livermore, pleasanton, stockton, modesto, etc..) that can put them on for me? Also would they adjust my speedometer for me, or will i have to get an adjustment kit online to fix it? Don't really feel like driving around and guessing my real speed.. All that and if there are any recommended companies for the gears?

[ June 10, 2002, 09:38 AM: Message edited by: TruBlueGT02 ]

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Rear end Specialists(specialties?) in Santa Clara is pretty good. Soundsl like a drive for you though.

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That the company name? Hey if they do great work, ill drive the extra miles.

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that's their name (or the one in paranthesis) they have a good rep.

dial 411 and ask their # shows up.

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There is a company in riverbank called the rear end specialists ,they put in my friends 4.10"s and they also rebuil;t his whole trac-lok also ,they are reasonably priced and do good work .Probably closer that bay area too .

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quote:
Originally posted by TruBlueGT02:
That the company name? Hey if they do great work, ill drive the extra miles.

To get the Speedo accurate I'd go for Speedcal from Dallas Mustang $99 + shipping.

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"R Mustangs" in SF 415-641-7669 They rebuild trak lok units as well...and stand by their parts if you need to bring it back. [Wink] I'm not sure if they only work on old Mustangs, you can call and ask.

Moser sells gears as well as Summit. They say to watch out for Richmonds, they squeal real bad.

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sounds like a plan.. Im going to wait until i get my grad money to see when im actually going to do this..but this seems like a much cheaper upgrade then doing my whole suspension. I'll feel the performance too..

Anyway, if there are any closer shops.. let me know, 'cause im going to call these places and check out summit pretty soon..would like to know if there are some closer places i could also check out.

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There is a company in riverbank called the rear end specialists ,they put in my friends 4.10"s and they also rebuil;t his whole trac-lok also ,they are reasonably priced and do good work .Probably closer that bay area too .

are you sure its not called The Rear End Shop?.. i dunno i juss looked it up on yellowpages.com
cud be wrong.

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Heres all the info you need man:

www.rearendspecialties.com

from Santa Clara
$455 including everything out the door

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cool. does that include the speedo adjustment? [Confused] [Big Grin]

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yes the place in riverbank is the rear end shop .

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quote:
Originally posted by TruBlueGT02:
cool. does that include the speedo adjustment? [Confused] [Big Grin]

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okay..thanks dude. man, these speedo-correction kits cost quite a bit [Frown] .. but yah when i decide to do this, i want to do it right, so thats why im tryin to find everything..makes sense that rear end specialists dont fix the speedometer, but a guy can try.

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Originally posted by TruBlueGT02:
okay..thanks dude. man, these speedo-correction kits cost quite a bit [Frown] .. but yah when i decide to do this, i want to do it right, so thats why im tryin to find everything..makes sense that rear end specialists dont fix the speedometer, but a guy can try.

well resone they dont or cant fix the speedo is becouse its controlled by the computer its not machanical like it used to be in the older stangs

if you decide to get a chip burn I now it cost more but byron can correct your speedo

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if you decide to get a chip burn I now it cost more but byron can correct your speedo

how much would it cost to get it done there? Whats the shop name? I juss need a phone number at the least.
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if you decide to get a chip burn I now it cost more but byron can correct your speedo

how much would it cost to get it done there? Whats the shop name? I juss need a phone number at the least.
well to get a chip is like 300 bucks I would only get it if you have s/c or NOS in the car or if you plan on getting this things in the feature if not then I would just get Speedcal from Dallas Mustang and take it to rear specialist to do the gears

for the chip go to www.racesystem.com and email byron

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quote:
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if you decide to get a chip burn I now it cost more but byron can correct your speedo

how much would it cost to get it done there? Whats the shop name? I juss need a phone number at the least.
I still think the Speedcal product is the best option for you. If you look at Dallas Mustangs website, it looks fairly easy to fit. It gives you plenty of options should you ever change gears again.

If you need help fitting it, I am sure I can help you out there. Gear install is way out of my D.I.Y abilities.

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yah..im thinkin speedcal is going to be my best option..what about warranty issues?... will ford get a lil butt hurt that ididnt have them put the gears on?..

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Originally posted by TruBlueGT02:
yah..im thinkin speedcal is going to be my best option..what about warranty issues?... will ford get a lil butt hurt that ididnt have them put the gears on?..

If you go Ford Motorsport gears, and get a Ford Dealer to install them, then I think you would be OK.

If you get a local shop to put non-Ford branded gears then you might have warranty issues in the future, but only with rear diff/axle related warranty claims. The chances are slim that a problem will develop.

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