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Old 08-13-2006, 12:33 AM
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I was wondering how hard it would be to change the gears yourself on our cars. I was thinking about switching to the 3.73 or 4.10.
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Old 08-13-2006, 12:41 AM
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I was wondering how hard it would be to change the gears yourself on our cars. I was thinking about switching to the 3.73 or 4.10.
its not a hard process from what i hear, just need detailed steps and all the right stuff. . .
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Old 08-13-2006, 12:52 AM
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Gears are not something you should do yourself! This should be left to the pros and I have heard many stories of them messing it up. It is very difficult to set the right pinion depth to get the gears to mesh correctly. If you make an error on the install and your rear-end blows up, some serious do-do can happen on the road. Also, misaligned gears make a bunch of noise. I have a set of gears waiting to go on for last 3 months but I am having a tough time finding the right shop.


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Old 08-13-2006, 12:57 AM
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i agree, i would never do it myself
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Old 08-13-2006, 01:05 AM
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Pay the money defiantely pay the money and also get it done at a reputable shop. I am speaking from personal experience, it is not something you want to try for the first time without someone there with you that is familiar with doing it.
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Old 08-13-2006, 04:08 AM
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take it to a shop so you dont burn them up, whicfh you will if u dont set the gback lash right, and go 4.10 or if ur a 5 speed 4.30
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