Gears

acehogg69 · November 4th, 2006, 07:30 AM

Has anyone put there own rear end gears in? I have toyed around with them but it's been years ago. My 06 only has 5K on it so would I really need the seal kit? Also what is the shims all about?

ChrisJ · November 4th, 2006, 07:38 AM

I would not recommend putting your own gears in...

The shims are to get the angle just right...

Anytime you open up the rear-end of a car I reccomend new bearings and seals...Rather be safe then sorry...And since you are going to be right there why not...

metu107 · November 5th, 2006, 12:38 AM

Had 4:10's put in my 05. The mechanic said he would more than likely need the bearing which he did. If you use Ford Racing parts they will come with a small variety of shims that will probably do the job. As far as gaskets, they use a cyclicone sealant so don't bother but you should let a tech handle this job.

FireryDriver · November 5th, 2006, 01:19 AM

yes from all that I've read, installing the gears is just not worth the amount of time and effort required. Much faster and easier to let someone else do it and it's not too expensive for the install.

November 4th, 2006, 07:30 AM	#1
acehogg69 Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT with bolt ons I sucked Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cheese country!! aka WI Posts: 1,090 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gears Has anyone put there own rear end gears in? I have toyed around with them but it's been years ago. My 06 only has 5K on it so would I really need the seal kit? Also what is the shims all about?

November 4th, 2006, 07:38 AM	#2
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	I would not recommend putting your own gears in... The shims are to get the angle just right... Anytime you open up the rear-end of a car I reccomend new bearings and seals...Rather be safe then sorry...And since you are going to be right there why not... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

November 5th, 2006, 01:19 AM	#4
FireryDriver Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 543 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes from all that I've read, installing the gears is just not worth the amount of time and effort required. Much faster and easier to let someone else do it and it's not too expensive for the install. __________________ SLP Loud mouths SLP x-pipe 4.10 gears K&N intake X-Cal II custom tune

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November 5th, 2006, 12:38 AM	#3
metu107 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando, FLA Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	Had 4:10's put in my 05. The mechanic said he would more than likely need the bearing which he did. If you use Ford Racing parts they will come with a small variety of shims that will probably do the job. As far as gaskets, they use a cyclicone sealant so don't bother but you should let a tech handle this job.

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