3.73 gear used how much

[projectfiveo]

I have a used 3.73 gear that was only in my car for less than a 1,000 miles how much could i get out of it you think?

 

[jhonda]

I'll give you $60 for it

 

[Mustang5L5]

$25


I personally wouldn't put used gears in my car, so it would have to be cheap


BTW, if this turns into anything close to a for sale ad it will get closed down

 

[ShortThrow50]

I counter your 25. how about $15

 

[Darkwriter77]

TWO DOLLAH! TWO DOLLAH!

I'd say you could hope for $50, tops, if they're still in really good shape with no visible markings on the teeth, and if they're a quality brand (FRPP, mainly). As stated, most folks are really wary of used gears because you can't always tell at a glance how good/bad they might be once installed, and because it's a major PITA to have to swap them out again if/when they fail.

 

[Mustang5L5]

I counter your 25. how about $15

That wasn't an offer.

If anyone throws up a legit offer, i'll have to lock the thread

 

[ShortThrow50]

That wasn't an offer.

If anyone throws up a legit offer, i'll have to lock the thread

yeah i was just throwin in some humor. I wouldnt chance used gears

 

[Maryland Stang]

because it's a major PITA to have to swap them out again if/when they fail.

Ain't that the truth. This is a little off topic but related...

I had a brand new set of FRPP 3.73s installed along with all new bearings, cups and seals for $325 at a reputable shop. As soon as I took the car for a drive the gears were whining and I took it right back and complained. The shop owner said it was normal for a little whine. I argued that Ford installed literally tens of millions of gear sets in 8.8s without them making any noise. He refused to look at the rear any further.

About a year later I started hearing a strange noise in the left rear brake right as I came to a stop. I pulled the wheel and the axle seal (which the shop had replaced) was leaking already. I have also noticed that the rear is "clunking" now.

Since it's been 2 years now and I have another brand new set of 3.73s that a local NC shop will install for $250.

The point is that everything has to be right with rear gears or it will eventually fail.

 

[ShortThrow50]

Ain't that the truth. This is a little off topic but related...

I had a brand new set of FRPP 3.73s installed along with all new bearings, cups and seals for $325 at a reputable shop. As soon as I took the car for a drive the gears were whining and I took it right back and complained. The shop owner said it was normal for a little whine. I argued that Ford installed literally tens of millions of gear sets in 8.8s without them making any noise. He refused to look at the rear any further.

About a year later I started hearing a strange noise in the left rear brake right as I came to a stop. I pulled the wheel and the axle seal (which the shop had replaced) was leaking already. I have also noticed that the rear is "clunking" now.

Since it's been 2 years now and I have another brand new set of 3.73s that a local NC shop will install for $250.

The point is that everything has to be right with rear gears or it will eventually fail.

this is the reason why I bought the whole FRPP axle assembly brand new with seals bearings installed, 373's, trac-loc. Just throw your axles in and go. It was like 900 bucks shipped from mustangs unlimited. took me all of about 3 hours to install. looks nice too.