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3.73 gears?

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Posted by: Ricksquickviii

Hi,

I install new 3.73 rear end a year or so ago, since then the car has not been on any long trips, anyone would know if I drove the car on a 1000 mile trip straight thru would it be hard on it?

Rick

Posted by: mespock

Brent (brentalan) drove his Mark VIII from NJ to Chicago for the BBQ. I know he has 3.73 gears in his. So that would qualify for a 1000 mile drive.

Posted by: Dominus

Do you still have your old rear end? Is it a Trac Loc?

Posted by: Sergmark

Rick
Not a problem WE have overdrive....

Posted by: Ricksquickviii

old rear end was sold sorry

Posted by: Grifter

are you asking if its going to be hard on the car to drive 1000 miles with 3.73's?
no, it will be fine. you will pull a few more RPMS than stock for a longer time, but nothing to worry about. go for it! you will love passing people with them though

Posted by: Ricksquickviii

everyone, thanks for the info!

Posted by: Roadboss

You will have no problems what so ever. I have them and only turn about 2600 Rpm @73 MPH

Posted by: Frogman

3.73 @ 80 on Stock height tires.

Posted by: JC1994

I drove my car to Indy and back last July over 1400 miles round trip, no problems.