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Aug 6, 2002 | 08:32 PM

Pat71vette

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From: Levittown Pa

Rebuilt the Rear not bad

First I want to say thanks to fellow members that had helped with my questions eariler post. Now for the fun I just rebuilt the rear myself, and after doing it I would never pay the money some places charge. Its not too hard to do. I changed the gear ratio to 3:73 for a 71. Yes thats right 3:73 by US Gear, I found past post stating that these gears were available, so I did it. Pulling it apart was fairly easy. You have to have pullers, and seal drivers are a help. It took me about 4 hours total to do. oops rear was already out of car. replaced bearings and seals all the way around. Save your money do it your self. The only problem I ran into was pressing the pinnion bearing on. But the local shop did it for 20.00 bucks and shimed correctly for me. It's not in the car yet but I might have it in soon. I am debating on waiting till when I change the tranny out for a 2004R.. :D

Aug 6, 2002 | 09:01 PM

Jvette73

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Re: Rebuilt the Rear not bad (Pat71vette)

Cool..hope the gears last along time for you. A shop here did mine for $250.

Cheers on another 200R4 swap. Let me know how it goes. Have had mine runnin for over a year now. Just recently got it dialed in perfect with a modified govenor and a shift kit. Im really lovin it now. :cheers:

Aug 6, 2002 | 09:03 PM

MIKER

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Re: Rebuilt the Rear not bad (Pat71vette)

Congratulations! Not too many people will attempt that job.
:cheers:

Aug 6, 2002 | 09:13 PM

Stefan69

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Re: Rebuilt the Rear not bad (Pat71vette)

Hi Pat!

I just moved to your area (Yardley)
Congrats on the short(er) rear. If you need help with installation- let me know. BTW: Do you know a decent garage in our area to help me with my clutch?

l8r!

Stefan

Aug 6, 2002 | 10:22 PM

GTR1999

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Re: Rebuilt the Rear not bad (Pat71vette)

Nice job Pat. I did the same thing a few months ago. The hardest part was crushing the new crush sleeve. I ended up using the press to do that. I used a Snap~On dial inch/lb torque wrench to set the pinion load. Did you set the pattern to the toe with the US gears? Did you use the US gears made for Tom's?
Gary

Aug 6, 2002 | 11:24 PM

wombvette

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Re: Rebuilt the Rear not bad (gtr1999)

You didnt mention setting up the pattern on the gears. I hope it dont howl too loud. Good Luck

Aug 7, 2002 | 05:42 PM

Pat71vette

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Re: Rebuilt the Rear not bad (wombvette)

Yep I had no problem crushing the sleeve and I used the pattern off the US gear web site. the paint comes with the kit. Hey Stefan69 I use a place in morrisville for repairs called Dans auto he owns a vette and used to have an 67, its on the main drag half way between route 13 and the Callhoon Bridge. Give me a E mail maybe we can shoot the sssss it.