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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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ok bought some gears from a guy off ebay but didnt realize theyre not ford racing. i recieved them today theyre brand new, i got everything but the axle seals n bearings. i paid $145 total. are these that bad compared to the ford racing?
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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what brand are they?
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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if they are movtive or u.s. gears they are two good companies[/align]
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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no theyre just ford gears.
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140183983247 that was the auction.
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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well if they are ford those should be fine too. i am not sure but i think there should be a serial number stamper into each gear that should be the same to make sure the pinion and ring match since they are a set that is not supposed to be broken up.
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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yea theyre good i just didnt want to install these if theyre not really good for perf. wise.
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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ford=frpp=ford racing

Old Dec 12, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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They might be stock replacements for a Ford and if so theyll be fine.
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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yea theyre stock replacement came directly from them it had the sticker with the part# on the box. if theyll be ok then thats good. i just gave the rear to the guy to be rebuilt. should be up n running next weekend. still have a lot more to do yet.



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