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Old 09-13-2007
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Cali peeps gear job?

Just ordered my 4.88s and I don't want to pay 4 wheel parts insane labor fees so does anyone in cali know how to do gears?
 
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i would help if i was closer
 
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is Larson still looking to do his?? i dont know how...but i wouldnt mind learning how...if you dont mind being the guinea pig...
 
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Getting them in is easy but I have no idea how to set the backlash. I have seen it done many times but I'm not prepared to do it myself.
 
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Old 09-14-2007
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my dad knows how but he wont do it. he hates gearing(said it takes to long). he and my grandpa set up the geats in my 92.

ha 4.88s thats what i am gettin onve my tires get installed(currently sitting in garage waiting for the cash flow to build up to get them installed.)
 
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O well, like 200 bucks isnt that bad for install. Can't wait to have some power again.
 
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I got mine done for $495 OTD (gears + labor + tax) at a place in Brea. If you want the number/address/name pm me.
 
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