A chance to get gears...

[Tally_4.6]

I have a buddy who works at a Lincoln Mercury dealer who also knows a tech that is seasoned when it comes to installing gears. I told him i was interested and my buddy told me the tech would install a set of 3.73's out of a Navigator 8.8 rear end with relatively low miles on the gears. So i figure i would buy a bearing rebuild kit and a clutch pack rebuild kit and give them to him and be done with it. What do you guys think about this? I was a little skeptical, but i dunno. Does this check out?

thanks

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

The gears you buy from Ford Racing i believe are performance specs and heat treated, im not sure about the gata's

 

[BobHyatt]

I'd replace the traction-lock (Ford) with something a bit stronger, like an Auburn. If you don't want to try their locker, they have a good limited-slip cone-clutch rear end that is far better than the wimpy limited slip in the stock rear end. With good slicks like MT's, the stock traction lock will be doing one-wheel burnouts pretty quickly... the auburn limited slip is a beast...

 

[the98stang]

I'd replace the traction-lock (Ford) with something a bit stronger, like an Auburn

Lots of people have trouble with Auburn lockers. The 31 spline FRPP Trac-loc differential is very strong, and WAY cheaper than most other aftermarket setups.

I wouldn't put used gears in your diff either. Just buy new gears and have them installed, or buy 31 spline axles/diff.

 

[GettinThere]

Count the teeth on the pinion gear and the ring gear to verify that they really are 3.73:1 gears.

 

[98GTfromGA]

I have a buddy who works at a Lincoln Mercury dealer who also knows a tech that is seasoned when it comes to installing gears. I told him i was interested and my buddy told me the tech would install a set of 3.73's out of a Navigator 8.8 rear end with relatively low miles on the gears. So i figure i would buy a bearing rebuild kit and a clutch pack rebuild kit and give them to him and be done with it. What do you guys think about this? I was a little skeptical, but i dunno. Does this check out?

thanks

Man go talk to Carlton at nationwide transmission on capital circle. He installed my gears about five years ago for $125 and he has done probably 100 mustang gear installs. He will tell you if you need it or not.

 

[Tally_4.6]

Ok i figure i will just get the gears and and do it myself at school with some help, i'm currently in an automotive class at a trade school. Anyway, i was doing some research and figure this is what i needed. Feel free to chime in on what you think.

8.8 rebuild kit from Motive

http://www.americanmuscle.com/rearendrebuild.html

3.73 gearset from Ford racing

http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?sessId=59F84911DBE68E73E56CDBDDE07DDA23&products_id=459

Traction lok rebuild kit

http://www.blueovalindustries.com/products.php?pid=99012911

Ofcourse i'll pickup some gear oil locally, i figure i'll use what i used before which is some Valvoline 80-90w gear oil and the friction modifier. Sound good?

 

[GettinThere]

Sounds like you're good to go, but are you sure you don't want to go with 4.10 gears?

 

[Tally_4.6]

Sounds like you're good to go, but are you sure you don't want to go with 4.10 gears?

Thanks man, i'm not gettin' 4.10's cause i'm goin with a blower setup in the future and the consensus is that 4.10's aren't as blower friendly as 3.73's are. I think cause you will spin all day with the 4.10's as opposed to the 3.73's.

 

[GettinThere]

10-4 Good reason. I've found 4.10 gears to be funner than a barrel of monkeys, but I'm n/a.

 

[Tally_4.6]

Well 2 of the 3 pieces to complete the rear end puzzle came today.

View attachment 366206

 

[281stanger]

he dude how much did that trac-lok run you, BTW nice sandals LOL

 

[Tally_4.6]

It's a rebuild kit, not an actual track-lok. Kit cost me 45 bucks.

 

[Tally_4.6]

The last piece, yay!