What is involved in changing the rear gears

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by xlr8or

Diff has to come out.
Gear change will require pinion depth and backlash be reset.
Might not be a bad idea to change bearings while in there.

Thank you for the response. I wasn't sure if there were any short cuts or special tools required. I would like to prevent taking any components out or loose if it is not necessary. I have asked around for recommendation on shops that can provide the gear swap service. I would like to have this done by a professional and I want to make sure I don't get the dreaded gear whine.

[jhv48]

I'm interested in doing this also. Why are you swapping gear ratios?

Please post costs and follow ups.

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by jhv48

I'm interested in doing this also. Why are you swapping gear ratios?

Please post costs and follow ups.

I am on the fence about going to a stroked 385 big block and right now I just want to put a patch on my current 427 Windsor setup. It is a great motor don't get me wrong it just does not have enough power for me I have 3:31 gears now and was looking to bump it to a 3:73 as well as put in the cam Brent specified for me. I looked at going more aggressive with the gearing but I think the 3:73's are about as much as I am willing to sacrifice as I do a lot of 70mph + cruising. With a big block in the future the 3:31's might even be too much gear I'm really not sure......regardless it is just something I am looking at doing.