Rear end work needed
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Rear end work needed
Howdy folks!
I just picked up my '70 F100 and it needs a new rear end. Now I have seen 9 in rear ends(what it has now) going for approx. $135 online. I haven't done much shopping though, so I suppose I could do better. My first question is this:
Would it be more cost/time efficient to buy a new rear end or buy a rebuild kit(if there is one available)?
Second:
The gears in it currently seem a little short for my application; I use it for a daily driver for now.Seems like I reach hi revs at lower freeway speeds(55-65). Does anyone know what gears to put into the rear end to bring those revs down a little? I enjoy the lower speed power, put would like to sacrifice pulling and accelleration power for a little more top end juice.
Any help is appreciated!!!!!!
THANKS
Shane
I just picked up my '70 F100 and it needs a new rear end. Now I have seen 9 in rear ends(what it has now) going for approx. $135 online. I haven't done much shopping though, so I suppose I could do better. My first question is this:
Would it be more cost/time efficient to buy a new rear end or buy a rebuild kit(if there is one available)?
Second:
The gears in it currently seem a little short for my application; I use it for a daily driver for now.Seems like I reach hi revs at lower freeway speeds(55-65). Does anyone know what gears to put into the rear end to bring those revs down a little? I enjoy the lower speed power, put would like to sacrifice pulling and accelleration power for a little more top end juice.
Any help is appreciated!!!!!!
THANKS
Shane
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Rear end work needed
just change the center section, put in a 3.00 or 2.75 and you will get better milage.
John
66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
John
66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
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