4.10 Gear Install
09-13-2006, 12:41 AM
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RE: 4.10 Gear Install
There is nothing strange about the Mustang rear end. It's a Ford 8.8" unit, which has been used in many different cars since '83: F150s, Explorers, full-size sedans, V8 mustangs, Aerostar, Cougar, etc...
The style of the 8.8 is very similar--nigh identical--to most other rear axles. Any professional mechanic shop should be able to handle it.
The style of the 8.8 is very similar--nigh identical--to most other rear axles. Any professional mechanic shop should be able to handle it.
09-13-2006, 01:25 AM
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RE: 4.10 Gear Install
I plan on doing my own gears when i get around to it. i have done a couple 8.8s before and they are pretty easy, dana 44s are harder. last set i put in was in a sterling 10.25 and it wasnt too bad. the thing that always helps me is having a good chart with a bunch of patterns on it, helps to see which direction you need to go with the shims.
09-13-2006, 10:08 AM
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RE: 4.10 Gear Install
Yeah I hate it when they are booked forever. I always think to myself, "dude you are missing alot of money, hire some more people and expand" Anyway, I am waiting on my 4.10's to arrive so I hope my guys schedule will be cool to install. I am not one to try that install myself. I can just see my rear blowing apart on the hwy in a million metal chunks! lol
09-13-2006, 11:36 AM
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RE: 4.10 Gear Install
ORIGINAL: flewbyu
Yeah I hate it when they are booked forever. I always think to myself, "dude you are missing alot of money, hire some more people and expand" Anyway, I am waiting on my 4.10's to arrive so I hope my guys schedule will be cool to install. I am not one to try that install myself. I can just see my rear blowing apart on the hwy in a million metal chunks! lol
Yeah I hate it when they are booked forever. I always think to myself, "dude you are missing alot of money, hire some more people and expand" Anyway, I am waiting on my 4.10's to arrive so I hope my guys schedule will be cool to install. I am not one to try that install myself. I can just see my rear blowing apart on the hwy in a million metal chunks! lol
09-13-2006, 10:58 PM
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RE: 4.10 Gear Install
ORIGINAL: MikeVistaBlue06
I highly advise you to go to someone who has done this a lot and knows what they are doing.
If they get the lash wrong or the wear pattern wrong, they will whine and wear out quicker!
Thx,
Mike
I highly advise you to go to someone who has done this a lot and knows what they are doing.
If they get the lash wrong or the wear pattern wrong, they will whine and wear out quicker!
Thx,
Mike
+1
Best advise posted.
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