gear installations...

Godslayer · 01-07-2001, 11:28 PM

Has anyone here installed their own gears? I am looking to save some beans if I can. Also if you have what special tools are required? What do I need besides the gears and lube? Thanks... I have the stock gears (2.73), and 110k on the odometer.

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87 GT
Full exhaust, K&N, KB Subs, BBK STB, homeade dumps...

87 Taurus
New York
Winters Bite!

Jeff Chambers · 01-08-2001, 07:29 AM

You can read about it on my site, or I guess there's also a tech article on one of those other Mustang sites. Of course, I like my article better

Its not a job for the faint of heart. If its a daily driver, and you're prepared to live with gear noise, then you'd be better off having a professional install them since you probably won't be able to rent the proper tools. I've got a friend who loans me the installation tools, but all told they'd probably cost about $1000 to buy outright. My best advice is to let a pro do it. I've installed four different sets in my car over the years, but I refuse to install them in anybody else's car simply because the margin for error is so small. Pay the $300 to have a shop do it so if there's noise or problems they're warranty will cover subsequent work.

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Jeff Chambers
Trophy Stock #3
11.97 Seconds / 114.5 MPH
www.kellnet.com/chambers

Jeff Chambers · 01-08-2001, 07:33 AM

Just testing my URL...didn't seem to be working before.

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Jeff Chambers
Trophy Stock #3
11.97 Seconds / 114.5 MPH
Chambers Racing Team

Mach 1 · 01-08-2001, 12:47 PM

Ive done it myself, and the second time around, I paid a shop. But I paid $150.00, which I thought was worth it. If you have to pay $300, I would do it myself. You need a bearing press, a dial indicator, a shim kit. Its not real hard, but even if you take your time, you might end up with some gear whine. If you can live with that, go for it. You can take the pinion to a auto parts store, and they should press the bearing on and off for you.

LX XLR8R · 01-08-2001, 12:59 PM

its the only thing i didnt do on my car..and i hate the smell of gear oil..lol..i drove an hour an a half to get mine done in a place that just did a gear install in MM&FF..

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1987 black notch(ex 4 banger)
DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..

01-07-2001, 11:28 PM	#1
Godslayer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Largo, FL USA Posts: 274	gear installations... Has anyone here installed their own gears? I am looking to save some beans if I can. Also if you have what special tools are required? What do I need besides the gears and lube? Thanks... I have the stock gears (2.73), and 110k on the odometer. ------------------ 87 GT Full exhaust, K&N, KB Subs, BBK STB, homeade dumps... 87 Taurus New York Winters Bite!

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01-08-2001, 07:29 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	You can read about it on my site, or I guess there's also a tech article on one of those other Mustang sites. Of course, I like my article better Its not a job for the faint of heart. If its a daily driver, and you're prepared to live with gear noise, then you'd be better off having a professional install them since you probably won't be able to rent the proper tools. I've got a friend who loans me the installation tools, but all told they'd probably cost about $1000 to buy outright. My best advice is to let a pro do it. I've installed four different sets in my car over the years, but I refuse to install them in anybody else's car simply because the margin for error is so small. Pay the $300 to have a shop do it so if there's noise or problems they're warranty will cover subsequent work. ------------------ Jeff Chambers Trophy Stock #3 11.97 Seconds / 114.5 MPH www.kellnet.com/chambers

01-08-2001, 07:33 AM	#3
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Just testing my URL...didn't seem to be working before. ------------------ Jeff Chambers Trophy Stock #3 11.97 Seconds / 114.5 MPH Chambers Racing Team

01-08-2001, 12:47 PM	#4
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Ive done it myself, and the second time around, I paid a shop. But I paid $150.00, which I thought was worth it. If you have to pay $300, I would do it myself. You need a bearing press, a dial indicator, a shim kit. Its not real hard, but even if you take your time, you might end up with some gear whine. If you can live with that, go for it. You can take the pinion to a auto parts store, and they should press the bearing on and off for you.

01-08-2001, 12:59 PM	#5
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	its the only thing i didnt do on my car..and i hate the smell of gear oil..lol..i drove an hour an a half to get mine done in a place that just did a gear install in MM&FF.. ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..