Any ideas?

[BlueovalFE]

I want to change the rear end gearing on my '69. Currently has a 3:50 and I want to go with something like a 3:00 or maybe a 3"08. Other than a ring and pinion gear, what else will be required to swap it out?

[sargentrs]

As long as you're in there, might as well put new bearings, seals, etc if you plan on keeping her awhile. That's assuming you haven't recently. When I did mine u bought a kit with everything in it for around $130.

[SoCalExile]

Too bad I'm not still in TX, I'd trade you my 2.93-3.00 rear for yours.

[BlueovalFE]

As long as you're in there, might as well put new bearings, seals, etc if you plan on keeping her awhile. That's assuming you haven't recently. When I did mine u bought a kit with everything in it for around $130.

Yeah, I will. I've had this old relic too long and spent too much time and money to get rid of it now. Wish I could post a picture of it but I'm having a hard time with it.

[cep62]

Yeah, I will. I've had this old relic too long and spent too much time and money to get rid of it now.

If you're on a budget you could put in a used center section from an old LTD.
They usually had around a 2:78 ratio and weren't abused too much.
As long as the axle splines are the same (28 or31) and a nine inch they'll interchange .
You'll probably have to change the yoke.
They aren't a performance rearend so it should be less than $100. ($50)?

[BlueovalFE]

Thanks cep