changing rear end gears, what to expect??
#11
08-17-2007, 09:05 AM
RE: changing rear end gears, what to expect??
ORIGINAL: ScottD
Its that 'off the line' snap Im going for. Ive got a healthy 350 in her now (well, other than the oil consumption issues but nevermind) but when I pound on her from a stop, the first 5 seconds are very unimpressive. But 350RS said it will make me a rocketship so now Im happy.....
black87- I plan on doing the 'spin and count' when I go to pick up the rearend today or tomorrow. Just to make sure Ive got it right, the yoke should turn 3.73 times for every 1 turn of the wheels, correct?
Its that 'off the line' snap Im going for. Ive got a healthy 350 in her now (well, other than the oil consumption issues but nevermind) but when I pound on her from a stop, the first 5 seconds are very unimpressive. But 350RS said it will make me a rocketship so now Im happy.....
black87- I plan on doing the 'spin and count' when I go to pick up the rearend today or tomorrow. Just to make sure Ive got it right, the yoke should turn 3.73 times for every 1 turn of the wheels, correct?
#12
08-17-2007, 01:29 PM
RE: changing rear end gears, what to expect??
I called the junkyard. I was mistaken on the year, it is an 86, not an 87. So this would make sense that it is a 3.73. The guy at the yard assured me that it is indeed a 3.73 and that I could check it when I get there. The spin and count method was dead on for my 2.77. What should I be looking for in the way of a stamp on the ring gear? You said check the limited slip.......how I do that?
#13
08-17-2007, 02:07 PM
RE: changing rear end gears, what to expect??
ORIGINAL: ScottD
I called the junkyard. I was mistaken on the year, it is an 86, not an 87. So this would make sense that it is a 3.73. The guy at the yard assured me that it is indeed a 3.73 and that I could check it when I get there. The spin and count method was dead on for my 2.77. What should I be looking for in the way of a stamp on the ring gear? You said check the limited slip.......how I do that?
I called the junkyard. I was mistaken on the year, it is an 86, not an 87. So this would make sense that it is a 3.73. The guy at the yard assured me that it is indeed a 3.73 and that I could check it when I get there. The spin and count method was dead on for my 2.77. What should I be looking for in the way of a stamp on the ring gear? You said check the limited slip.......how I do that?
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#14
08-17-2007, 03:50 PM
RE: changing rear end gears, what to expect??
As long as I spin the yoke or hub and both wheels turn in the same direction I have a posi, correct? Im just worried that Im not gonna have the opportunity to pull the cover, dump the fluid and look for a stamp and inspect the unit. Although for 400 bucks I probably should take a look inside, huh?
#15
08-17-2007, 04:28 PM
RE: changing rear end gears, what to expect??
ORIGINAL: ScottD
As long as I spin the yoke or hub and both wheels turn in the same direction I have a posi, correct? Im just worried that Im not gonna have the opportunity to pull the cover, dump the fluid and look for a stamp and inspect the unit. Although for 400 bucks I probably should take a look inside, huh?
As long as I spin the yoke or hub and both wheels turn in the same direction I have a posi, correct? Im just worried that Im not gonna have the opportunity to pull the cover, dump the fluid and look for a stamp and inspect the unit. Although for 400 bucks I probably should take a look inside, huh?
#16
08-17-2007, 05:30 PM
RE: changing rear end gears, what to expect??
Thanks Black, really......
Well, these guys better be legit (the junkyard) they offer a 30 day warranty and they already charged my credit card. Now Im really gonna look inside.
Well, these guys better be legit (the junkyard) they offer a 30 day warranty and they already charged my credit card. Now Im really gonna look inside.
#17
08-17-2007, 05:51 PM
RE: changing rear end gears, what to expect??
i havent had any trouble with yards around here. MOST of the time what they sell is what they described on the phone. If i were you though, i would most deffinatly look inside yourself before you leave. Tell them if you cant look inside, you want the money back in full. End of story, bottom line. take it or leave it type of situation.
#18
08-17-2007, 07:58 PM
RE: changing rear end gears, what to expect??
Well, you guys are right. Im gonna open it up and tell em I wanna look for chipped teeth and such. 400 bucks is FAIR price, its not like they are giving it away, so I deserve to inspect it. There are VERY few junkyards up here that have anything decent in them, so a find like this is kind of rare. Lets just pray for good weather and a quick swap job.
#19
08-17-2007, 10:58 PM
RE: changing rear end gears, what to expect??
ORIGINAL: MadMikeZ28
There is no U bolts! Its trailing arms. there is the bolts on the trailing arms, shocks, pan hard rod, the brace next to that, brake hose, e brake cables, sway barand the drive shaft. I swapped mine faster than it took me to type this.
There is no U bolts! Its trailing arms. there is the bolts on the trailing arms, shocks, pan hard rod, the brace next to that, brake hose, e brake cables, sway barand the drive shaft. I swapped mine faster than it took me to type this.
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