gear swap question ??

xs man 27 · Mar 6, 2013

I m just finishing up my build with the motor almost being in w my H/C/I swap now I m looking to get new gears before I go to the tuner. my question is when changing gears what else should be replaced while the gears are apart ? I was looking into getting the gear kit from lmr.com if I do get this kit is there anything else I would need to get or is everything I basically need in the kit provided ? thank you for any input

MustangChris · Mar 6, 2013

you can go as far as your wallet allows...

gears and fluid.
plus seals
plus clutch packs
plus diffy girdle

posi.
axles
c clip elimination kit
wheel studs

axle tube welding
axle tube bracing
brake rotors/kit

how much money do you have? lol

the5.ohh · Mar 6, 2013

^ MC asked the million dolla question. How much $$ do you have lol

xs man 27 · Mar 6, 2013

this is strictly a street car no track at all so I m not going to do axles and such, anything else specific I should change out when doing a gear swap ?

MustangChris · Mar 6, 2013

talk to Jarrod at late model restoration (he's our rep) and start a thread in his section. he can give you a discount! :-D

You'll want to do:
#1 - Gears
#2 - Royal Purple Fluid
#3 - Ford Racing Friction Modifier
(those three things are the VERY LEAST you should do)

#4 - differential rebuild kit
#5 - Seals
(these should be the next two things, if your budget can cover it.)

#6 - Ford Racing (or similar) axle girdle
(this should be your "cherry on top" if you wallet can cover it.)

#7 - Weld the axle tubes
(if the shop you take it to for install has a welder, has experience welding axle tubes with the axles in, and are willing to do it for $50.00 or something - get this done. It will raise the re-sale value of the rear end (if you ever trade it for an IRS), increase longevity (if you plan to keep the car forever), and will prevent them from spinning if you EVER do go with high-power.... if they want $55.00 or more, dont bother since you plan on keeping your car a street car. it wouldnt be worth it.)

xs man 27 · Mar 7, 2013

thank you mustang chris , I had no clue about the welding the axle tubes, the shop I am going to does have a welder bc they do sfc so when I go there I will def ask if they can do it and how much they charge,, if I get the gear kit from lmr.com i believe it will give me items in your list from number 1 - 5 ? thank you again for your post..

MustangChris · Mar 7, 2013

ask our late model restoration rep. about our forum discount.

xs man 27 · Mar 11, 2013

does the speedometer gear kit for 3.73 gears for a manual transmission work or do I need to buy something else to calibrate it to work properly ?? thank you