I agree with Jim fully. Get it done by a reputable mechanic.. and yes, you
will pay a little more, but it will last. Btw... check www.mustangtuning.com
for the gears. Best prices I've seen!

-Mike

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A happy kid behind the wheel of a 98 Mustang GT
Cold air intake
FRPP 3.73 gears
Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers (self-installed woohoo)
Hi-speed fan switch
255/60R-15 rear tires
Subframe connectors
Aluminum adjustable clutch quadrant


"Jim Warman" > wrote in message
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> Well.... if your friend replaces the gears, you can expect them to
howl....
> However, if they are installed properly, there will be no problem. You can
> either trust your friend or you can trust a mechanic. ne last thing... if
> you are going to trust a cheap mechanic, you might be better off trusting
> your friend.
>
> There are good mechanics and bad mechanics...... don't even pretend to
think
> that a good mechanic will be happy with bad mehanic wages.
>
>
> "5point0" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I am thinking of swapping the stock 3.08's for 3.55's in my '91 rear
> > end. A friend told be that it's not a good idea because the gears are
> > normally lapped at the factory and if I replace them, my diff is going
to
> > howl. Can anybody comment on this?
> >
> > I am also toying with the idea of replacing the carrier assy. with
> > either a new limited slip or possibly a locker. Is this something the
> home
> > mechanic should try or am I better off getting a mechanic to do it? Is
it
> > simply a tedious thing or does it take special tools?
> >
> >
>
>