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429mustang · 02-18-2004, 08:42 PM

My friend just got a set of 3.73's from Steeda. First, are these as good as FRPP Gears as far as fit/noise/etc.? I'm gonna help him install these along with rebuilding the carrier and installing new axle seals/bearings. I have a few articles and talked to someone who knows about gear installs so I have a good idea what to do, but any info on specs for lash/preload/etc for the carrier/pinion would be good just so I can compare. Also, is Redline 75/90 gear oil good (2qts?)?
Also, I was looking to get a set of Pro 5.0 3.90 gears, anyone have experience with these? If they're about as good quality as Ford Racings then I'll use them, if not I'll go with Fords 3.73's or 4.10's (probably 3.73).

Any info is appreciated.

02-18-2004, 08:42 PM	#1
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Gears-Brand & Install advise (installing this weekend) My friend just got a set of 3.73's from Steeda. First, are these as good as FRPP Gears as far as fit/noise/etc.? I'm gonna help him install these along with rebuilding the carrier and installing new axle seals/bearings. I have a few articles and talked to someone who knows about gear installs so I have a good idea what to do, but any info on specs for lash/preload/etc for the carrier/pinion would be good just so I can compare. Also, is Redline 75/90 gear oil good (2qts?)? Also, I was looking to get a set of Pro 5.0 3.90 gears, anyone have experience with these? If they're about as good quality as Ford Racings then I'll use them, if not I'll go with Fords 3.73's or 4.10's (probably 3.73). Any info is appreciated. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.