bearings or no bearings?

arodriguez05 · 11-28-2005, 08:21 PM

I have a 2003 mustang GT, and received my motive 4.10 gears today. I have 29,000 miles on my car. I purchased the install kit, but not the bearings. Should I get the bearings, or will I be safe with the install kit? a shop that I called said that he recommends the bearings for cars over 20,000 miles. Isn't it for cars that have over 60k?

PureStang · 11-28-2005, 08:30 PM

yea..u should be fine....im going to get the master bearing kit just cause my transmission is really corky cause of my extremely bad synchros (they went at 14,000mi).....going to get all of my synchros replaced...then take it to my buddies neighbors shop to get my rear end worked on....should be fun

WaterDR · 11-28-2005, 08:41 PM

I thought the deal was 40,000 miles on these things. I would say you should be fine, maybe border line. Mustang rears are really tough, so I wonder if the shop quoted you a general number for all cars.

arodriguez05 · 11-28-2005, 08:46 PM

Well, I heard about this shop, but have not had any work done from them. They quoted me 350.00 which was 50.00 more than the other local shop which I had some work done. Then, he wanted to charge me 100.00 for the bearings!

Icefreezen · 11-28-2005, 08:49 PM

I went to ACDelco and pieced together the bearings needed guy gave me a great deal for $20 then took them to the shop

-THats all four bearings needed not just the 2 as some people have asked.

arodriguez05 · 11-28-2005, 08:54 PM

That's a good idea.

Icefreezen · 11-28-2005, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arodriguez05

That's a good idea.

I came across that idea because I wasnt going to pay $100 for a masterbearing kit. I'll just buy the basic kit and make my own master kit. Ended up paying $50 after getting a $30 Raetech basic kit

arodriguez05 · 11-28-2005, 09:07 PM

Yeah, can't beat that. I will try to do some searching for a better deal than 100.00. I was looking at the ac delco website, but didn't find anything. I'll have to keep searching...

stanger00 · 11-29-2005, 08:57 AM

wherever you get the gears installed at they should have pinion bearings for 20 bucks.

*Randy Stinchcomb* · 11-29-2005, 12:52 PM

always do new bearings, races and seals, we see too many cars and trucks in here at the dealership wth 25k to 30k on them and the carrier races are shot. dont skimp on things like bolts, bearings, races and seals. they are cheap enought, in relation to having a gear install done a second time.

arodriguez05 · 11-29-2005, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Stinchcomb

always do new bearings, races and seals, we see too many cars and trucks in here at the dealership wth 25k to 30k on them and the carrier races are shot. dont skimp on things like bolts, bearings, races and seals. they are cheap enought, in relation to having a gear install done a second time.

You are exactly right. It will be cheaper to get it done the right way, the first time. I will be using new bearings.

11-28-2005, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
arodriguez05 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 236	bearings or no bearings? I have a 2003 mustang GT, and received my motive 4.10 gears today. I have 29,000 miles on my car. I purchased the install kit, but not the bearings. Should I get the bearings, or will I be safe with the install kit? a shop that I called said that he recommends the bearings for cars over 20,000 miles. Isn't it for cars that have over 60k? __________________ 2007 Performance white Mustang GT premium- Steeda cold air kit with inlet elbow, tuned with Xcal2.

11-28-2005, 08:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
PureStang WE ARE PENNSTATE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Downingtown/West Chester, PA Posts: 4,882	yea..u should be fine....im going to get the master bearing kit just cause my transmission is really corky cause of my extremely bad synchros (they went at 14,000mi).....going to get all of my synchros replaced...then take it to my buddies neighbors shop to get my rear end worked on....should be fun __________________ Brandon J My Ride sig by purestang

11-28-2005, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,370	I thought the deal was 40,000 miles on these things. I would say you should be fine, maybe border line. Mustang rears are really tough, so I wonder if the shop quoted you a general number for all cars. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

11-28-2005, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
arodriguez05 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 236	Well, I heard about this shop, but have not had any work done from them. They quoted me 350.00 which was 50.00 more than the other local shop which I had some work done. Then, he wanted to charge me 100.00 for the bearings! __________________ 2007 Performance white Mustang GT premium- Steeda cold air kit with inlet elbow, tuned with Xcal2.

11-28-2005, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Icefreezen Mustang Superman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Your mom's bed Posts: 3,908	I went to ACDelco and pieced together the bearings needed guy gave me a great deal for $20 then took them to the shop -THats all four bearings needed not just the 2 as some people have asked. __________________

11-28-2005, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
arodriguez05 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 236	That's a good idea. __________________ 2007 Performance white Mustang GT premium- Steeda cold air kit with inlet elbow, tuned with Xcal2.

11-28-2005, 09:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
arodriguez05 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 236	Yeah, can't beat that. I will try to do some searching for a better deal than 100.00. I was looking at the ac delco website, but didn't find anything. I'll have to keep searching... __________________ 2007 Performance white Mustang GT premium- Steeda cold air kit with inlet elbow, tuned with Xcal2.

11-29-2005, 12:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Randy Stinchcomb Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Randallstown, Md Posts: 2,636	always do new bearings, races and seals, we see too many cars and trucks in here at the dealership wth 25k to 30k on them and the carrier races are shot. dont skimp on things like bolts, bearings, races and seals. they are cheap enought, in relation to having a gear install done a second time. __________________ Randy Stinchcomb contact info: Liberty Ford of Baltimore 410-655-2000 parts ext 5618 like to fish visit us at www.sportfisherman.com need fishing tackle www.binnacletackle.com

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