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Old 10-09-2010, 12:20 AM
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After reading around I think my next mod will be switching to 4.10s. What all do I need to buy when upgrading the gears? Or is it just the gears and thats it?

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Old 10-09-2010, 08:33 AM
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It sounds like you're asking what you need so that YOU can swap in the gears? If you've never done that before (or know a friend who has & can help) then DON'T install them yourself. There is a lot of precision setup involved & you can destroy new gears quickly if they're not set up correctly.

Just take it to a garage & have them do it
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Old 10-09-2010, 12:18 PM
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Oh no, not do them myself. I'm just getting an idea of how much the parts cost. I would probably buy what I need and take it to a garage.
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Old 10-09-2010, 09:05 PM
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get this
http://www.americanmuscle.com/rearendrebuild.html


some differential fluid and friction modifier also.
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Old 10-10-2010, 04:40 AM
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4.10s at least. If I wasnt so lazy I would slap in 4.30s in my car.
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Old 10-11-2010, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MU71L4710N
get this
http://www.americanmuscle.com/rearendrebuild.html


some differential fluid and friction modifier also.
That says it's for an 8.8 rear. It says he has an '07 v6 = 7.5 rear.

If you're doing gears, you might as well install a traction lok while you're at it or look for an 8.8 with gears and t-lok already installed. Would cost in the same ballpark as having them installed in the 7.5 and you have the added strength of an 8.8 if you ever plan on super/turbocharging or tracking the car.

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Old 10-11-2010, 01:13 PM
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8.8 Upgrade, FTW!

If not, we should have some gears available for you on the website!
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Old 10-11-2010, 01:37 PM
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Ok, cool. Thanks for the advice everyone, I appreciate it!
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