Is there a market for used gears?

Mstng93SSP · Feb 28, 2020

I have an 8.8 that I keep tripping over, and I want to get rid of it. It has FMS 3:73 gears. Is it worth my time to pull the gears and try to sell them or do people generally not want to mess with used gears? I doubt I could sell the entire rear end as the market here for that kind of stuff is dead, plus it has no brakes. The reason I was thinking of pulling the gears and selling is they fit in the USPS flat rate box so I could sell them to the people in that crazy "lower 48" area. Worth the effort, or just junk it?

Chris

Mustang5L5 · Feb 29, 2020

I *think* people try to avoid used gears. But I feel if they are in physically good shape they should install just fine.

If they are a popular ratio they will sell well and for a good price. I’ve actually seen used 2.73s sell on eBay. Used gears selling for about $50-100 plus ship depending on ratio

I bought a set of used 3.27s with 40k miles for $25 a while back

Mstng93SSP · Feb 29, 2020

OK thanks. I guess I will pull them out and list them. I also think people are hesitant to buy used gears which is why I asked. I will give it a try. Maybe I will try ebay.

Chris

Noobz347 · Feb 29, 2020

Mstng93SSP said:
OK thanks. I guess I will pull them out and list them. I also think people are hesitant to buy used gears which is why I asked. I will give it a try. Maybe I will try ebay.

Chris

Wait... Don't you live on an island? Do they have 8.8s just lying around?

Mustang5L5 · Feb 29, 2020

Will the gears fit in a UPS large flat rate box??

Monkeybutt2000 · Feb 29, 2020

The 8.8 is a super popular swap for ALOT of vehicles. I'd be suurprised you couldn't sell it as is.

90sickfox · Feb 29, 2020

If it's a mustang 8.8 rear end you should be able to sell the whole thing. Brakes aren't important because people will change them anyway. Around here a mustang rear goes for between 200 and 350 bucks. With 373 gears it would be at the higher end of the scale.

Mustang5L5 · Feb 29, 2020

If you want to sell an entire axle, that would be pretty easy.

FF cobra kit guys always need them

General karthief · Feb 29, 2020

Down here they go for 100-150, you being on the island I would imagine there are enough to go around.

Mstng93SSP · Feb 29, 2020

Noobz347 said:
Wait... Don't you live on an island? Do they have 8.8s just lying around?

I do.

Mstng93SSP · Feb 29, 2020

90sickfox said:
If it's a mustang 8.8 rear end you should be able to sell the whole thing. Brakes aren't important because people will change them anyway. Around here a mustang rear goes for between 200 and 350 bucks. With 373 gears it would be at the higher end of the scale.

I wish....but that won't happen here. I have a garage full, and I mean full of foxbody parts. My supply FAR outweighs any demand.

2Blue2 · Feb 29, 2020

Haven't seen an 8.8 on Craigs list for a long time out here, probably worth a try.
Don't have a extra T5 do ya?

Mstng93SSP · Feb 29, 2020

I do but I'm keeping it as a spare.

Essn95 · Feb 29, 2020

It would sell well through forums if they know the history of the part. I would do used gears if they visually look okay

2Blue2 · Feb 29, 2020

package deal!?!

rear and trans

Mstng93SSP · Feb 29, 2020

If you needed an AOD sure, I have 3 of those.

2Blue2 · Feb 29, 2020

Mstng93SSP said:
If you needed an AOD sure, I have 3 of those.

LOL! When the day for that next project comes!

revhead347 · Feb 29, 2020

I bought my gears used 21 years ago.

Kurt

Mstng93SSP · Mar 1, 2020

I might know where there is a T5. If I fond one I will let you know.

Is there a market for used gears?

Mstng93SSP

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

Mstng93SSP

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

Noobz347

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Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

Monkeybutt2000

Mustang Master

90sickfox

Wasn't a pretty sight...and I've got big hands

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

Mstng93SSP

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

Mstng93SSP

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

2Blue2

will be trying this sex one when I can find it

Mstng93SSP

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

Essn95

2Blue2

will be trying this sex one when I can find it

Mstng93SSP

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

2Blue2

will be trying this sex one when I can find it

revhead347

Apparently my ex-husband made that mistake.

Mstng93SSP

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

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