Gear Install question

1BAD302 · 05-14-2003, 02:13 PM

I got myself a set of 3.73's for my 95 GT. I dont know anything about rear ends except that thats where the gears go. I had a shop ready to put them in but then the mechanic started talking some stuff that sounded like bull.

He told me that when you pull apart the rear end in a 5.0 to put the gears in there is a component of the ABS system that usually ends up getting broken on both sides of the axle. They dont cover this either if it breaks and supposedly there is a 50/50 chance that it will get broken. Anyways, its some plastic component that is part of the ABS system....any ideas

Dog5ohfun · 05-14-2003, 11:31 PM

I have never changed the gears in my car myself but there is a shop in Marysville, Washington about two and a half hours south of you that could help. There phone number is (360)-653-4786. Ask to talk to Mike. They may even know of a shop in Vancouver that could be of more assistance. They have a few clients from your area. I hope this is of some help. It sounds like the shop you talked to just wants you to pay them to do it. Good Luck

1BAD302 · 05-15-2003, 11:51 AM

oops. sorry bro, thats Vancouver BC...Canada, not Washington

but thanks

VeNuM · 05-15-2003, 01:14 PM

I've heard gear changes in sn95's are a pain because you do have to take apart the abs, or something of that sort. This was from a reputable mechanic who I know is not bs'ing me. I'm not sure about them breaking it though. ~Brian

Dog5ohfun · 05-15-2003, 05:45 PM

I know that you are in Vancouver B.C. Marysville is 2.5 hours south of you. It is north of Seattle. Vancouver Washington is 3 hours south of seattle. You can try calling the shop. Just trying to help. Good Luck

fi347 · 05-15-2003, 05:58 PM

It's the ABS sensor itself that may break. You may get lucky, maybe not. I got mine out, but I thought for sure I was going to kill them. Gear swaps in an SN95 are not really any different except for the caliper brackets, which obviously
is not an issue on drum brake cars. Setting up the gears is not a hard job, I figured for what it would cost to pay someone to do it I would just buy the tools to do it, then I could do it again, so actually they more than paid for themselves.

05-14-2003, 02:13 PM	#1
1BAD302 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 79	Gear Install question I got myself a set of 3.73's for my 95 GT. I dont know anything about rear ends except that thats where the gears go. I had a shop ready to put them in but then the mechanic started talking some stuff that sounded like bull. He told me that when you pull apart the rear end in a 5.0 to put the gears in there is a component of the ABS system that usually ends up getting broken on both sides of the axle. They dont cover this either if it breaks and supposedly there is a 50/50 chance that it will get broken. Anyways, its some plastic component that is part of the ABS system....any ideas __________________ 95 gts (forest green, 1 of 1002 made) - 2.5" Off road H-pipe; 2.5" Blowmaster catback with 3" tailpipes; K&N air farter; Cobra front bumper Rice Haters club member #29 Stereo - 2/1000watt 12" MTX subs; Kenwood 1000watt amp; Pioneer 4/ 50watt deck

05-14-2003, 11:31 PM	#2
Dog5ohfun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 92	I have never changed the gears in my car myself but there is a shop in Marysville, Washington about two and a half hours south of you that could help. There phone number is (360)-653-4786. Ask to talk to Mike. They may even know of a shop in Vancouver that could be of more assistance. They have a few clients from your area. I hope this is of some help. It sounds like the shop you talked to just wants you to pay them to do it. Good Luck __________________ Black 1990 LX DSS Racing Super Pro Bullit 331, AFR 185, Anderson B31 Cam, 1.6 DSS rockers, Cobra Intake w/ 2 phenolic spacer, Aluminum DS, 3.73 gears, Tremec 3550, Lakewood SFI Bellhousing, MSD Digital 6+, Spintech Side Exhaust,

05-15-2003, 11:51 AM	#3
1BAD302 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 79	oops. sorry bro, thats Vancouver BC...Canada, not Washington but thanks __________________ 95 gts (forest green, 1 of 1002 made) - 2.5" Off road H-pipe; 2.5" Blowmaster catback with 3" tailpipes; K&N air farter; Cobra front bumper Rice Haters club member #29 Stereo - 2/1000watt 12" MTX subs; Kenwood 1000watt amp; Pioneer 4/ 50watt deck

05-15-2003, 01:14 PM	#4
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	I've heard gear changes in sn95's are a pain because you do have to take apart the abs, or something of that sort. This was from a reputable mechanic who I know is not bs'ing me. I'm not sure about them breaking it though. ~Brian __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

05-15-2003, 05:45 PM	#5
Dog5ohfun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 92	I know that you are in Vancouver B.C. Marysville is 2.5 hours south of you. It is north of Seattle. Vancouver Washington is 3 hours south of seattle. You can try calling the shop. Just trying to help. Good Luck __________________ Black 1990 LX DSS Racing Super Pro Bullit 331, AFR 185, Anderson B31 Cam, 1.6 DSS rockers, Cobra Intake w/ 2 phenolic spacer, Aluminum DS, 3.73 gears, Tremec 3550, Lakewood SFI Bellhousing, MSD Digital 6+, Spintech Side Exhaust,

05-15-2003, 05:58 PM	#6
fi347 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 26	It's the ABS sensor itself that may break. You may get lucky, maybe not. I got mine out, but I thought for sure I was going to kill them. Gear swaps in an SN95 are not really any different except for the caliper brackets, which obviously is not an issue on drum brake cars. Setting up the gears is not a hard job, I figured for what it would cost to pay someone to do it I would just buy the tools to do it, then I could do it again, so actually they more than paid for themselves.

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