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Dec 3, 2002 | 02:20 PM

scorciae

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rear gears?

i would like to switch out my 3.07s for some 3.73s, where would i order new gears and what is all this talk about ford 9" rear ends, what is the most affordable way to go.

Dec 3, 2002 | 02:52 PM

Alwyn678

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Re: rear gears? (scorciae)

You can Buy the Gears from http://www.summitracing.com or http://www.jegs.com...I did the same change and I am QUITE happy with the results....It would be much cheaper to change the gears vs changing the entire REAR :yesnod:

Dec 3, 2002 | 03:15 PM

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Re: rear gears? (Alwyn678)

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How much of a job is involved with just changing the gear, and would someone who has never done that before be able to do it or would you get some help?

Dec 3, 2002 | 03:16 PM

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Re: rear gears? (Alwyn678)

Yeah, how hard of a job is it?

Dec 3, 2002 | 03:19 PM

JoeC427

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Re: rear gears? (Fasteighty)

Advanced Driveline in Orlando can do it for you. :chevy

Dec 3, 2002 | 04:33 PM

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Yeah, how hard of a job is it?

It took me and a buddie about 4 hours in his Driveway........It was a bit labor intensive..........but not that bad

Dec 3, 2002 | 04:54 PM

MIKER

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Re: rear gears?

I did the gear swap on my '80.
With the correct tools, it's not a bad job.

I have completed setup of the 3.73:1 gears in my DANA 44 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=193247

Dec 3, 2002 | 05:00 PM

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Re: rear gears? (scorciae)

Most axle/gear shops can order a fresh set of Spicer gears for your differential. I think the set for my differential were $150 plus the charge to remove and then install/blueprint the new configuration. Allan's Gearworks in Tampa, FL performed my swap and very happy with the results. No complaints, the gears are silent and the parts/labor included a guarantee.

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