just got 3.73's!

96GT281

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just got frpp 3.73's and a motive bearing kit theyll be going in tomorow!!! any tips for the install?

 

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Nitrous03GT

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air tools, 12pack, friend to help

 

96GT281

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air tools-check, friend to help-check, 12 pack-only 17

 

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Nitrous03GT

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12 pack of soda? haha. just take your time, be patient, have a 5# sledge available in case the old pinion wont come out. and dont let people here scare you. its not a hard job, just takes time. be sure to sand the housing and cover off before you re-seal it as well.

 

blkhorse

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you need a dial indicator. From my personal experiences set the backlash to .011. I have installed a lot of gears and on fords found this to be best for noise free operation

also record the backlash on the gears your removing for if they are used again by anyone

 

98COBRA281

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blkhorse said:

you need a dial indicator. From my personal experiences set the backlash to .011. I have installed a lot of gears and on fords found this to be best for noise free operation

also record the backlash on the gears your removing for if they are used again by anyone

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i dont think they will be used again there 3.27's

 

02nightmaregt

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Dude your gonna love them! Oh and don't bull chit, i drank beer at 17 Let us know how they feel with the cams

 

98COBRA281

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well we just finished up, it went pretty good, and the is NO whine, grinding, or vibrations

he just has a little balder tires now

 

02nightmaregt

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Sweet dude thats cool, so he likes them? I love my 3.73's. I still have enough 1st gear to actually use it. I mean its JUST enough, but they are great for a DD

 

Silverstang02GT

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98COBRA281 said:

he just has a little balder tires now

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Dang dude you need to brake those gears in a little before you start whomping on it.

 

98COBRA281

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Silverstang02GT said:

Dang dude you need to brake those gears in a little before you start whomping on it.

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we broke them in, during the 2 mile drive to the local burnout spot

 

96GT281

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it wasnt too bad, im just glad we got it. not bad for two 17 year old kids

 

joshheat25

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Yea I was drinkin beer before 17... couldn't even finish 1 whole one LMAO... So have fun with the install.. I paid someone to do mine.. But I imagine that would be a fun job