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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Good point ^^^....need a to set the back lash & get the pinion depth correct....I would read up on this if attempting yourself...or that the rear housing to a shop!
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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yep you can do it at home but if it's on jack stands you might want it high as you can for when it comes time to crush the crush sleeve for the pinion. gonna need leverage...i almost wasnt able to on mine.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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proper tools are also needed, like a inch lbs torque wrench that measures rotational torque
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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My brother-in-law thats giving me the gears is a mechanic and he is going to set it up for me. That's why I can't get it done until next weekend. He has one bad fox. Thanks for all the input.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dream Oval
My brother-in-law thats giving me the gears is a mechanic and he is going to set it up for me. That's why I can't get it done until next weekend. He has one bad fox. Thanks for all the input.
cool, then you should be fine if he has done it before
Old Mar 28, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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The gears came out of my brother-in-laws car. He changed his to 3:55's because he drives the interstate to work everyday. I'll let you guys know how it tirns out. Thanks for all the help!! Both of my motor mounts are broke so the front end will be up in the air once I finish the back. After I install the motor mounts I'm thinking about installing a tourqe limiter bar since it's about the same price as the motor mounts. What do you think??
Old Mar 28, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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how about just buy a decent set of poly energy suspension mounts
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