hogasswild

Based on all the good information here, I finally decided to go with a 275/40-19 setup for the rears. I am going to get 3.73 gears hopefully by Spring, and didn't want short tires that would accentuate the revised gearing .

Blacksmoke

WOW Just read the initial story.

Did not read anymore.
But from that and that alone I'd say the shop that did the installs is to thank for your nightmare.

rmurad38

Yup, that was surely the case, I did have a reputible shop (rearend specialties in Santa Clara CA) put the car back to stock. When the old gears were removed, the pinion showed major wear around the shaft. Also they noted not only stripped threads but that the shaft had been cut to almost half its original length. Hardly enough space for the nut. This guy looks like he got over his head for damn sure. Oh well, car is running fine now, lesson learned I guess

JayyVee

Reputable with a history of doing what you want done = success
anything else = stress & possible mess

I'm shopping for places near me to do my suspension install, taking input from locals and found some really great local shops near me (the stress is gone) - needless to say to my shock (punnage not intended) and awe, so far the Ford dealership itself is offering me the best price w/ alignment - better than 3 custom do-it-all-shops with good reps to boot.

Still shopping to be sure, but dang who better to take it to than Ford I'd think..

6+6 Stang

LOL not really unmodding anything on my end, but not modding much anymore, but I did give the stang a new friend on my birthday today.....

hogasswild

Hey Jerry, I'm glad you took my advice. Happy Birthday, what are you older than dirt now? Is that a Fatboy? Where's you pick it up from?

This is what my wheels look like:

6+6 Stang

looking good. nope not a fat boy.....you know me got to be different, its the new '12 dyna switchback.....103 CI 1690 CC..so old dirt don't qualify lol

hogasswild

Ahhhh, Switchback, very nice. I'm still riding on my Iron, love it. We should hook up for lunch soon.

6+6 Stang

yep for sure probably after holidays...

6+6 Stang

sorry i got at smithfield, nc dealer