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08-08-2010, 07:29 PM

yankeeboy

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Yeah I think il get the 3.73 from summit. What rebuild kit do ye recommend?

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08-08-2010, 07:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jr. Mechanic

If you have a decent amount of mechanically ability, it's very possible for you to set up your own gears.

Research it, buy the correct tools, and approach the situation CORRECTLY and you won't have any problems. If you don't take the job seriously and think you can take short cuts you're sadly mistaken and shouldn't waste your time or money. This is why it's usually a job left up to the professionals.

I rebuilt an '87 bmw 3 series lsd that I used to own when I was living in Ireland. It worked out perfect but was a real b***h to do. I no its not going to be easy but I think I can handle it

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08-08-2010, 07:45 PM

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Rebuilding a LSD unit is a lot different than setting up gears. Here's everything you'll need at a minimum:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Richmond-Gear/...oductId=744534
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/81655...oductId=963654

You'll also need things like a hydraulic shop press for the bearings and the initial squishing of the crush sleeve and an in/lbs beam type torque wrench for setting back lash and pinion preload. Assorted hand tools like hammers, sockets, drift punches, ft/lbs torque wrench, etc. will be needed.

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08-08-2010, 07:59 PM

yankeeboy

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Thanks for the info and the links. Im going to get the stuff needed and Ill start tackling the job at the end of the month, i'm owed time off from work anyway.\

Thanks for the advise guys

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08-08-2010, 08:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blackz87

1) A locker is NOT for a street driven car...PERIOD (don't confuse a locker & limited slip)
2) All 10-bolt rears for 1992 model year had 28 spline axke shafts.
3) Gear changes is NOT a DIY job.
4) Gears are NOT going to increase the performance of your 305 TBI grocery getter.
5) Gear change for Parts & labor expect to to pay $700+ depending on where you live.

Advice to you: Fnd another project to spend
your money on.

1) correct
2) good to go
3) 100% correct!
4 and 5...........disagree. totally disagree. the single biggest increase Ive ever made on my car was going from 2.77's to 3.73's. If you shop around you can get the gears and have em installed for less than 500 bucks.

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08-09-2010, 01:02 PM

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I always do the set-up with another set of bearings that I have opened up with a flapper wheel and die-grinder. You can get all your shimming correct, than bring it down to your local shop that has a press and they can press them together for you for a few $$$.
(that was until I bought my own press

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