So i finally got around to swapping my rear today. After the KB install i wanted a little more pull at the top of the gear so i was thinking of swapping to a 3.73 but then found a complete rear with 3.55's. The rear was mint with minimal surface rust. But i still primed and painted everything black.
primed
mountaineer diff cover modded to fit. (thanks for the write-up TOB)
fresh paint
stock rear
comparison
new rear installed
new cover
the new diff cover is a tight fit with the BMR panhard but there is about 1/4" maybe a little less of clearance. It took me about 3 1/2 hours on a lift taking my time and b/s ing with dave (daffy) and my dad while working. very happy with how clean my undercarriage looks now.
And now the car really pulls like a freight train with the KB on it. I was shocked at the difference b/w 3.31's and 3.55's. It just keeps pulling and pulling. Very happy with 3.55's and seems to be perfect for street driving.
primed
mountaineer diff cover modded to fit. (thanks for the write-up TOB)
fresh paint
stock rear
comparison
new rear installed
new cover
the new diff cover is a tight fit with the BMR panhard but there is about 1/4" maybe a little less of clearance. It took me about 3 1/2 hours on a lift taking my time and b/s ing with dave (daffy) and my dad while working. very happy with how clean my undercarriage looks now.
And now the car really pulls like a freight train with the KB on it. I was shocked at the difference b/w 3.31's and 3.55's. It just keeps pulling and pulling. Very happy with 3.55's and seems to be perfect for street driving.
