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tt96cobra

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I have a 96 Cobra convertible with very few miles (1800 miles) and I will be purchasing a FRPP 4.10 gear kit within the next few days. With the car having so few miles, do I need to purchase an entirely new installation kit or are there only certain parts that I need to get? I was considering only purchasing a pinion seal, crush sleeve and pinion nut. Is this all I need or should I buy other items?

I of course will be getting the ring/pinion, SpeedCal and fluid with the kit I am contemplating purchasing from American Muscle.

Also, last question......Should I buy new upper and lower control arms since I will be under the car? Do I need both or should I go upper and not lower or vice versa?

Thanks for any assistance and direction you all can offer!!

TT96Cobra
 

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If its not a track car the upper control arms wont help. I would only replace them if the bushings are dry rotted (prolly are). Lower controll arms help big time to battle wheel hop on these cars. You have quite a selection to choose from and the choice is yours. Cant go wrong with MM and I really like the Steeda aluminum ones myself

As far as the gear swap you should get the whole kit (LMR has them) that includes all seals and shims and the grear fluid plus the friction modifier

Edit: If you dont already have them then get a set of full length sub-frame connectors. I could not believe the difference when I installed them on my 96 Cobra.
I bought the HPM ones that are specific for the 96-98 Cobras and they were only $80 at LMR
 

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Thanks for responding LaserSVT. Crazy thing now is that I cannot find a transmission shop in Northwest Indiana that wants to install the gear. Either no experience or over a grand for installation with parts. Eek!!!

Lower control arms for sure and I was thinking sub frame connectors once I put the supercharger on it.

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