Re: [FWDLK] Swapping rear end gears

[Karl Peterson <tuffshift@xxxxxxxxx>]

Of course, that would most likely be the "easiest" thing to do....but according to this website http://www.planethoustonamx.com/main/chrysler_8_34_rearends.htm it is apparently possible to swap out just the ring and pinion, thereby retaining the capability of the sure-grip rear end.

Now having read this myself, I am wondering as to the actual feasibility of making this switch....assuming (hate that word, :), that I can locate a mechanic knowledgeable in such a swap that can deal with all the various settings which need to be done.....

....since I KNOW the sure-grip is in good functioning condition, and am not all that sure of the non-sure grip carrier assy.  I mean, it certainly LOOKS ok and there are no obvious chipped teeth on any of the gears......it's just that one never knows until it's in place.

Karl

--- On Tue, 7/6/10, paul <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

From: paul <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Swapping rear end gears
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 1:10 AM

On 7/4/2010 6:10 PM, Karl Peterson wrote:
> Is swapping out the 3.55 ring and pinion from a sure-grip 741 carrier,
> with a 2.94 ring and pinion from a NON sure-grip 741 carrier, both late
> 60's vintage, something a mechanically inclined "novice" like myself
> should attempt?......or something better left to the "experts"?
> Karl P.

You will DO much better swapping the whole center section I believe!


-- Paul Holmgren
Mine: 2 57 300-C's in Indy
Hers: 05 PT GT R/T HO Stage 1
Hoosier Corps L#6

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