3.73 Gear Install???
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3.73 Gear Install???
So im about to order my Ford Racing 3.73 gears. So stupid question....What else do i need besides the gears? My car is a 2011 5.0 with an automatic transmission and only has 5,000 miles on it. So what would i need to buy besides the gears ? I have an SCT tuner already so do i still need the speed cal? And are Ford Racing gears the best to go with? Thanks for the help guys.
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Do you know how to properly lash the gears? If not, prepare for gear whine with possible grenading later on.
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I would take it to a shop unless you have experienced help....it would suck if your gears whined after installing them. My 4.10 and locker combo in my F150 is silent and I thank 4 Wheel Parts for that. They have service centers nation wide but other shops can do it. Ask around as I would not take it to a novice. I paid 375 for install plus price of parts. The FRPP gears are fine for most.
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I would take it to a shop unless you have experienced help....it would suck if your gears whined after installing them. My 4.10 and locker combo in my F150 is silent and I thank 4 Wheel Parts for that. They have service centers nation wide but other shops can do it. Ask around as I would not take it to a novice. I paid 375 for install plus price of parts. The FRPP gears are fine for most.
I figure, if you're asking what else you need, you probably need it installed.
If, however, you were already planning on that and are wondering about any ancillary parts your installer may need, here's a kit, though if the car is brand new you probably don't need any of it; sometimes the installers have preferences to replace certain pieces:
http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/pr...=463cPath=3_37
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I'm defiantly taking it to a shop. Anyone know any reputable shops here in san Diego that I can trust on doing a good job? Once again thanks for the help
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But DEFINITELY ask some San Diego locals for advice, you don't want a gear install done poorly, for the reasons mentioned above.
Again, Ford dealers will do it perfectly (or should) but may be more costly than other places.
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Lol, I mean Definitely! Sorry **** auto correct on my phone. But yea, I will be taking them to a shop to install. I just ordered them. The gears, Royal purple gear oil, and 1 bottle of Ford Racing Performance Parts Friction Modifier.... I should be fine with just that right? I mean once i take it to a shop.
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Not according to AM, they have the same ones listed as for the 05-10s.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/2010-mustang-gears.html
http://www.americanmuscle.com/2010-mustang-gears.html
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hey i know your original post is from march but i figured id put in my two cents worth. if youre gonna upgrade your gears, then youll need an install kit, a new traction-lok rebuild kit with carbon discs and a new 8.8 bearing. ford changed the bearing in mustangs in 2010+ so thats why theres a need for the new bearing. all of this is available at american muscles website. if you havent installed gears yet then good luck and hopefully this has helped.
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