Gear Install Question

07GTconvertible · March 24th, 2009, 09:22 PM

So I am getting ready to pull the trigger on some FRPP 4.10's and I wanted to get some advice on the install kit. I have an '07 GT with factory 3.55's and about 12k on the car, all street miles. So, the question is, should I get just the shim kit for the install, or do I need to get the kit with the bearings too? In other words, would I be OK reusing the factory bearings? Even if so, is it better "insurance" to get the bearings kit? Or would that just be a waste of money?

mustangrebuilder · March 25th, 2009, 12:29 AM

go with the master kit, with the bearings and everything.

even tho there are low miles on them, they could still have a problem or one could get mess up on the install cause they have to be pressed on and off.

go with the big kit

07 Boss · March 25th, 2009, 01:35 AM

I just bought 4.10's and have 13K on the car. I was told just to get the shim kit. I haven't got them put in yet so I can't tell you from any experience, just what I was told when I asked.

07torchgt · March 25th, 2009, 01:43 AM

Its easiest just to do the bearings during the swap for extra insurance. You would prolly be more than fine but for the little bit of extra cost its worth it to only do it once.

menace07 · March 25th, 2009, 02:30 AM

+1...get the master kit

07GTconvertible · March 25th, 2009, 07:14 PM

Thanks guys, I was kind of thinking the same thing but I thought I would ask.

UrbanRedneck · March 25th, 2009, 08:04 PM

There are 3 kits. I would get the middle one that has carrier and pinion bearings and shims. Even though there are very low miles on yours and a lot of people will say you only need shims, it is extremely easy to damage a bearing when pressing it off of the pinion, so you are best off having them just to be safe. No need for the top of the line kit though, it comes with axle bearings and seals and the chances of damaging one of those is pretty slim unless the guy hemans the axles out like a moron or something lol.

March 24th, 2009, 09:22 PM	#1
07GTconvertible Regular 2007 Mustang GT 'vert Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 287 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gear Install Question So I am getting ready to pull the trigger on some FRPP 4.10's and I wanted to get some advice on the install kit. I have an '07 GT with factory 3.55's and about 12k on the car, all street miles. So, the question is, should I get just the shim kit for the install, or do I need to get the kit with the bearings too? In other words, would I be OK reusing the factory bearings? Even if so, is it better "insurance" to get the bearings kit? Or would that just be a waste of money?

March 25th, 2009, 01:35 AM	#3
07 Boss MM Fanatic 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,377 iTrader: 3 reviews	I just bought 4.10's and have 13K on the car. I was told just to get the shim kit. I haven't got them put in yet so I can't tell you from any experience, just what I was told when I asked. __________________ Roush CAI-Comp NSR's-Pacesetter L/T's and O/R H-pipe-4.10's-PH Driveshaft-PI triple disc 3000-elec H2O-Pro Kit-BMR billet LCA's w/brckts-BMR adj UCA & Panhard-BMR sway bars-Bilsteins-Nitto NT05R DR's & Toyo T1R's-and a bunch of other really cool shit

March 25th, 2009, 01:43 AM	#4
07torchgt Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 278 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its easiest just to do the bearings during the swap for extra insurance. You would prolly be more than fine but for the little bit of extra cost its worth it to only do it once. __________________ "Walk tall, talk small, leave everyone to question, and carry a big f***ing stick!""As I walk through the valley of the shadow of rice, I shall fear no 4banger for torque art with me! Thy V8 and thy Mammoth, they comfort me!"

March 25th, 2009, 02:30 AM	#5
menace07 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 13.7 @ 105 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 818 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1...get the master kit __________________ black 07 GT, jlt2 cai, sct2 brenspeed 93 octane tune, UDP's, spydershaft, triax, magnaflow catted x, steeda axleback, bad ass steeda suspension Stealth GT Twin Turbo System On The Way!!!!!!! STEEDA SUSPENSION CREW FOUNDER

March 25th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#7
UrbanRedneck Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT 13.124@105.52 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	There are 3 kits. I would get the middle one that has carrier and pinion bearings and shims. Even though there are very low miles on yours and a lot of people will say you only need shims, it is extremely easy to damage a bearing when pressing it off of the pinion, so you are best off having them just to be safe. No need for the top of the line kit though, it comes with axle bearings and seals and the chances of damaging one of those is pretty slim unless the guy hemans the axles out like a moron or something lol. __________________ Hurst Crew Member #20 2008 GT - ARH, C&L, Hurst, BORLA, BMR, Bilstein, FRPP, Axle Exchange. Awesome.

March 25th, 2009, 12:29 AM	#2
mustangrebuilder Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	go with the master kit, with the bearings and everything. even tho there are low miles on them, they could still have a problem or one could get mess up on the install cause they have to be pressed on and off. go with the big kit

March 25th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#6
07GTconvertible Regular 2007 Mustang GT 'vert Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 287 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys, I was kind of thinking the same thing but I thought I would ask.

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