3.73 gears?

[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

 

[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.

 

[Dominus]

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

 

[Sergmark]

Rick
Not a problem WE have overdrive....

 

[Ricksquickviii]

old rear end was sold sorry

 

[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

 

[Ricksquickviii]

everyone, thanks for the info!

 

[Roadboss]

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

 

[Frogman]

3.73 @ 80 on Stock height tires.

 

[JC1994]

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