Who Installed Gears From AM....

DavidsV8Mustang · April 5th, 2010, 12:20 PM

Hey everyone, ordering gears and tuner package this week from American Muscle. Not going to get into which ones (4.10's or 3.73's) that I've decided to get, because I've read enough threads over the last few days and have made up my mind.

My question, do I need to purchase the installation kit they offer with these? Or can I reuse the stock components.

Mustang Rear End Installation Kit at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Also do I need to purchase the traction lock rebuild? I don't think I would need this. Car doesn't have that many miles on it to start.

Ford Racing 8.8" Traction-LOK Rebuild Kit w/ Carbon Discs at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

And as far as ordering the tuner, does anyone have experience getting a tuner from them. I've ordered numerous parts from them, but the tuner has me a little concern. They say you order it and then they send you and email asking you to list you mods and then you return it to them and they write you a tune. How easy was this for everyone. Any input is helpful. Thanks.

FYI:
My car is a 2003 GT w/ roughly 30,000 mile on it. Go to the track a handful of times each summer. Other mods listed below.

HMUSN · April 5th, 2010, 12:24 PM

I would get both the rebuild kits. Might as well have all new parts when you install new gears. As far as the tuner, that is normal practice as far as the Emailing goes. That way they can send you a canned tune for your mods.
AM is a great place to buy, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from the. If you PM the vendor here you may be able to receive a discount as well.

trent2590 · April 5th, 2010, 12:51 PM

I would say if you cant afford it drop the trac loc rebuild if you can get it but the new bearing id say would be a good idea

pyschopath76 · April 5th, 2010, 04:39 PM

get the trac loc rebuild kit because since your in there its always a good idea to replace it with something stronger than stock. you COULD use the stock set up but my personal recommendations would be to get the rebuild kit and dont look back.

99GT35thLE · April 5th, 2010, 05:38 PM

Do a web search for a ford performance shop in Orlando, Florida. I bought new FORD Racing gears and a complete differential and bearing install kit for about $500.

Also unless you have all the special tools and the skill and knowledge don't tackle this job by yourself. Pay a performance shop to do the install.

HRV6STANG · April 5th, 2010, 05:40 PM

Get both rebuild kit it cant hurt any thing...

3sportbob · April 5th, 2010, 08:15 PM

Get the install kit with the carrier shims. I'm waiting on some shims to finish the install.

jessemachone · April 5th, 2010, 08:34 PM

damn, I forgot about the discount. I just bought some stuff from them last week. Oh well, next time.

HMUSN · April 5th, 2010, 08:38 PM

^ PM the vendor and you MAY be refunded the discount on here through your order number.

jessemachone · April 5th, 2010, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

^ PM the vendor and you MAY be refunded the discount on here through your order number.

Word!

stangpride04 · April 5th, 2010, 09:47 PM

just got my tune and absolutely love it. you order it and you get 3 free tunes. they send you an email with a link to a site where you just follow the info about your car. i did and i did it 3 different times. i.e 87,91,and93 octane. if you don't get that email just call give them your order number and they'll send it to you asap. very easy. do it and don't regret it.

April 5th, 2010, 12:20 PM	#1
DavidsV8Mustang Regular 2003 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 reviews	Who Installed Gears From AM.... Hey everyone, ordering gears and tuner package this week from American Muscle. Not going to get into which ones (4.10's or 3.73's) that I've decided to get, because I've read enough threads over the last few days and have made up my mind. My question, do I need to purchase the installation kit they offer with these? Or can I reuse the stock components. Mustang Rear End Installation Kit at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! Also do I need to purchase the traction lock rebuild? I don't think I would need this. Car doesn't have that many miles on it to start. Ford Racing 8.8" Traction-LOK Rebuild Kit w/ Carbon Discs at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! And as far as ordering the tuner, does anyone have experience getting a tuner from them. I've ordered numerous parts from them, but the tuner has me a little concern. They say you order it and then they send you and email asking you to list you mods and then you return it to them and they write you a tune. How easy was this for everyone. Any input is helpful. Thanks. FYI: My car is a 2003 GT w/ roughly 30,000 mile on it. Go to the track a handful of times each summer. Other mods listed below. __________________ Borla C/B (Stingers) W/ Bassani Catted X JLT Ram Air Intake, 75mm Accfab T/B & Plenum FRRP 3.73 & SCT X3 Tune By AM Steeda Tri-Ax

April 5th, 2010, 12:24 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	I would get both the rebuild kits. Might as well have all new parts when you install new gears. As far as the tuner, that is normal practice as far as the Emailing goes. That way they can send you a canned tune for your mods. AM is a great place to buy, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from the. If you PM the vendor here you may be able to receive a discount as well. __________________

April 5th, 2010, 12:51 PM	#3
trent2590 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 846 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would say if you cant afford it drop the trac loc rebuild if you can get it but the new bearing id say would be a good idea __________________ LED third brake light to replace old sun damaged one, shorty antenna, new PI Intake Manifold with aluminum crossover (my original was all plastic). Bosch Platinum 4 Spark plugs (awesome set)

April 5th, 2010, 04:39 PM	#4
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	get the trac loc rebuild kit because since your in there its always a good idea to replace it with something stronger than stock. you COULD use the stock set up but my personal recommendations would be to get the rebuild kit and dont look back. __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

April 5th, 2010, 05:38 PM	#5
99GT35thLE Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 GT 35th LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,428 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do a web search for a ford performance shop in Orlando, Florida. I bought new FORD Racing gears and a complete differential and bearing install kit for about $500. Also unless you have all the special tools and the skill and knowledge don't tackle this job by yourself. Pay a performance shop to do the install. __________________ Drive it like you stole it

April 5th, 2010, 05:40 PM	#6
HRV6STANG Hardcore Enthusiast 01 V6/95 Chevy 1500 Tang...IDK/Rado...........Slow as a Turtle Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Behind Obama Posts: 1,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get both rebuild kit it cant hurt any thing... __________________ Co-Owner Hooker Trade industry FX4 CREW Crew Member #4 Say Bye to McMustang5.0 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...mcmustang.html

April 5th, 2010, 08:15 PM	#7
3sportbob Enthusiast MY OTHER RIDE IS YOUR MOM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get the install kit with the carrier shims. I'm waiting on some shims to finish the install. __________________ “I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet” "I was doing fine until about mid-corner when I ran out of talent."

April 5th, 2010, 08:34 PM	#8
jessemachone The Big Spoon 88 5.0 5 Speed Notch <>< never fast enough Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHL -> PHX Posts: 3,069 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn, I forgot about the discount. I just bought some stuff from them last week. Oh well, next time.

April 5th, 2010, 08:38 PM	#9
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	^ PM the vendor and you MAY be refunded the discount on here through your order number. __________________

April 5th, 2010, 09:47 PM	#11
stangpride04 Regular 04 GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NWindiana Posts: 187 iTrader: 3 reviews	just got my tune and absolutely love it. you order it and you get 3 free tunes. they send you an email with a link to a site where you just follow the info about your car. i did and i did it 3 different times. i.e 87,91,and93 octane. if you don't get that email just call give them your order number and they'll send it to you asap. very easy. do it and don't regret it. __________________ If the Westboro Baptist Church is allowed to protest at funerals of slain soldiers than I think I will just have to back the @$$ end of my stang right up to their doors early on a Sunday morning and dump the freakin clutch...

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