rear end tech,,,,, Has anyone done this?????
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rear end tech,,,,, Has anyone done this?????
Guys I just found a set of rear end gears from a salvage yard, they are 3.45's, The housing is broken, I spun the yoke in circles and all the gear teeth is there and it is in really good shape...... seeing in how the housing is broken,,, if I wanted to just change out the gears and put it in mine,,,, is it worth it and what would the job intale???? I have 3.07's in mine now...... I would love to have the 3.45's or the 3.54's...... I know it will give my car that extra edge, and still be streetable......
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Re: rear end tech,,,,, Has anyone done this????? (1990CORVETTE)
Assuming both rear ends are the same model, 36 vs 44 the gears will interchange. It takes experience and special tools to "set" gears and should be left to a pro. I would guess it would cost $200.00 - $300.00 labor, AFTER you drop your rear end and take it to him as a bench job. Don't forget to swap the speedo gears. Good luck, and...
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Re: rear end tech,,,,, Has anyone done this????? (CFI-EFI)
So, If I can find one that is fully intack and everything is good, can I do it myself?. Saying if all I have to do is just swap out the housing?
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Re: rear end tech,,,,, Has anyone done this????? (1990CORVETTE)
You can do the swap yourself, but as mentioned above, you really need to know how to set it up after you're done. Also I think Scorp did his and he needed a spreader to remove and install the gears into the housing.
A local guyhere charges $150 for a swap only, a little more if he has to remove the diff from the car.
A local guyhere charges $150 for a swap only, a little more if he has to remove the diff from the car.
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Re: rear end tech,,,,, Has anyone done this????? (cdnguyred88)
Save yourself a headache and have a pro do it right.
there are special tools and such involved. Just not worth ruining EVERYTHING - if done wrong.
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Re: rear end tech,,,,, Has anyone done this????? (1990CORVETTE)
So, If I can find one that is fully intack and everything is good, can I do it myself?. Saying if all I have to do is just swap out the housing?
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Re: rear end tech,,,,, Has anyone done this????? (1990CORVETTE)
Setting up the rear is about a one too four hour job, depending on how close the pattern and clearances are on first try. If you dont have bearing pullers and a hydraulic press and micrometers/dial indicators and know how to read contact patches...dont even think of trying it yourself, pay someone to do it.
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Re: rear end tech,,,,, Has anyone done this????? (Mr Mojo)
You can do the swap yourself, but as mentioned above, you really need to know how to set it up after you're done. Also I think Scorp did his and he needed a spreader to remove and install the gears into the housing.
A local guyhere charges $150 for a swap only, a little more if he has to remove the diff from the car.
A local guyhere charges $150 for a swap only, a little more if he has to remove the diff from the car.
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