3:73's from an Explorer?

[Mydirtytruck]

Well, i didnt look at them, but the 3:73's i had that a friend gave me are crap....all rusty and cannot be installed. Ive been looking on Ebay, and there are several people selling Ford 3:73's that came out of their Explorers. Do you guys think it would be a good idea to buy something like that, or just get some aftermarket ones?

 

[neatofrito1618]

I'd just buy some new FRPP ones. It's better then trying to buy peoples used gears over the internet that could be chipped or somthing.

 

[91hatch]

yea i mean theyll work but its hard to tell in what kind of condition there in until you get them. I guess if you go a really good deal on them itd be worth it but IMO just buy a new set

 

[poopnut2]

I bought the 3.73's I had from a Ford Dealership. I worked there so I got an employee discount. I forgot how much they were though. I got them from an Expedition I think. If it's from an 8.8" rear, they'll work.

 

[CALYPSO HATCH]

I just bought mine new from FMS because I had went through 3 USED gears, that didnt work!

 

[stellar591]

Used gears will work, but its a lot more difficult to get the backlash and pinion depth correct. The gears have already developed their own contact pattern and your going to have to cater to that. With a new set of gears as long as your measurements are right and the paint on your ring gear looks good, you should be fine.