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What do I need to replace when changing gears in a rear with 120,000 miles on it?

 

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I got the entire Richmond kit that comes with everything needed to swap gears plus wheel bearings ($120) , and also a Traction lock rebuild kit ($50). If you do a lot of drag racing or have a lot of power now is a good time to replace the Ford traction lock with an Auburn unit ($$$).

 

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what fox said and don't forget to add the friction modifer if you stay with the traction lock

 

Fox Saleen 163

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Oh yeah the friction modifier. Some traction lock rebuild kits come with it. I have heard to use only Ford brand friction modifier. I use it just to be safe.

 

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my FoMoCo kit came with it but if you don't rebuild or replace the traction lock be sure to add it to the new fluid, also I'd recomend synthetic fluids

 

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Um, don't you have to run standard differential oil with new gears for the break in period? I know it's that way for engines and distributor gears.

 

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Fox Saleen 163 said:

Um, don't you have to run standard differential oil with new gears for the break in period? I know it's that way for engines and distributor gears.

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your correct, I frogot about that, and to think I was just thinking today that I need to get my "break in" fluid changed come spring

 

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f an auburn get a detroit.

 

Black 93 Fox

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Im surprised this wasnt said but you need to change your speedo gear when you change your rear gears.

 

Fox Saleen 163

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What do you need a speedo for if you don't do the speed limit. The speedo gear was the least of my worries, mine is still incorrect. I know how fast I'm going, fast enough to get a ticket no matter if the speedo is right or wrong.

 

Black 93 Fox

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Yeah but he acutaly may not want a crap load of tickets and high insurance.

 

Fox Saleen 163

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Well, even better to leave the stock speedo gear in. He will think he's going faster than he really is, and never get a ticket.

 

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True on that

 

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stang_racer69 said:

your correct, I frogot about that, and to think I was just thinking today that I need to get my "break in" fluid changed come spring

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Me too... just at about 3,000Km's on my rebuild.

Did a gear swap and all that jazz just last year and it was well worth my $750.00 CDN (incl. Labour) to do all those bearings, etc while I was in there, wouldn't change a thing if I had to do it again.

 

85_SS_302_Coupe

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What do you need a speedo for if you don't do the speed limit. The speedo gear was the least of my worries, mine is still incorrect. I know how fast I'm going, fast enough to get a ticket no matter if the speedo is right or wrong.

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man you said it. My speedo doesnt even work, but i'm replacing it so at least it's not a dead gauge in my car.

 

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have someone do it for u...have everyone make a list of tools needed...b/c i know theres a bunch that alot of people may not have...and a gear install is rather tricky as hell. im surprised no one said have a reputable shop do it