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Old 04-19-2000, 05:08 PM
GregY GregY is offline
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How difficult is it to change gears in an 8 1/4" rear end? Can I just get a new ring gear from the junkyard, or do I need to get the pinion gear too? What installation kits, references, etc. would be recommended to help actually swap the gears properly? How much would I expect to pay for a junkyard gears?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 04-20-2000, 12:40 AM
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Junkyard gears are a waste of time & effort, you probably won't be able to reset them to your rear. Numerous "special" type tools will be required to do this job, not a good project for the "first timer"..........too much riding on the outcome.
But if you must, there must be books in the library on this subject.
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Old 04-20-2000, 09:42 PM
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It is very hard to set up a ring gear without using the pinion that was run with the ring gear. Get ring & pinion as a set.

You will need a dial indicator, straight edge, shims, & maybe bearings.
Alot of patients will also help.

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Old 04-21-2000, 01:39 PM
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Thnaks for the info,maybe I'll just try to find a whole rearend.
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