Finally changing to 4:10 gears......any other tips, tricks or recommedations?

[xlr8nflorida]

I suggest having a spare set of tires for when you burn up your first set

Originally Posted by James93LT1

Craig,

You need help in dropping your rear end, let me know. Dropped mine a few times already.

James

James,

Big mahalo; that is an awesome offer and I might have to take you up on it. I'll get with you offline and discuss. Looks like you have an awesome machine you have built and looking forward to speaking with you.

Originally Posted by xlr8nflorida

I suggest having a spare set of tires for when you burn up your first set

Thanks, everyone says that about going with the gear change. I'm glad I do have a spare set.

[Jagdpanzer]

Craig,
To make sure the studs go far enough in the case you may have to use a 1/2"-13 bottoming tap to deepen the threads.

[xlr8nflorida]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

Thanks, everyone says that about going with the gear change. I'm glad I do have a spare set.

Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Craig,
To make sure the studs go far enough in the case you may have to use a 1/2"-13 bottoming tap to deepen the threads.

Phil,

Thanks again for all the tips.

[Gunny]

Craig,
Sounds like you've got it all together, including some good help. If you've got access to a lift, that is probably best. When I dropped the rear on a C4 I had no lift, but placed the car on ramps/jack stands high enough to work under. My neighbor provided a motorcycle/ATV jack (similar to a transmission jack) and it made all the difference. Good luck on those new gears. I'm just about to pull the trigger on some 4.10s for mine.
George

[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

In case you are interested here is a pic showing the stock 3.45 ring and pinion next to a Viper 4.10 set and a Yukon 4.10 set.
The Viper gear set is quite a bit more substantial.

is it Left to right: Stock, Viper and Yukon?

[Jagdpanzer]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

is it Left to right: Stock, Viper and Yukon?

Yes, left to right: Stock, Viper and Yukon

Originally Posted by tuband

Craig,
Sounds like you've got it all together, including some good help. If you've got access to a lift, that is probably best. When I dropped the rear on a C4 I had no lift, but placed the car on ramps/jack stands high enough to work under. My neighbor provided a motorcycle/ATV jack (similar to a transmission jack) and it made all the difference. Good luck on those new gears. I'm just about to pull the trigger on some 4.10s for mine.
George

Hey George,

Good hearing from you and thanks for your hard work with Membership. I really wish I had a lift as it really suck doing all the work under the Z on your back.....especially at our age. I really was thinking about getting one of those jacks or a trans jack since I do all the work myself. I don't think I want to bench press a ZF tranny either when I do my clutch and flywheel. I'm going to give the Yukon gears a chance since I have already spent too much on this Z; go for the Viper gears as suggested. If I move back to Fort Gordon I'll be sure to get in touch with you. Thanks for your thoughts.