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#31
Cone of Confusion / Re: DEFINITELY confused!
Last post by EagleSX4_5Speed - October 03, 2025, 10:09:24 AM
I found the video. If you pause at 6 seconds you can see the Mercedes in the garage.

#32
Cone of Confusion / Re: DEFINITELY confused!
Last post by EagleSX4_5Speed - October 03, 2025, 10:00:05 AM
Quote from: Still Pat on October 03, 2025, 07:24:29 AMI wonder, is it even possible? A MERCEDES??? :hyper:
There is a advertisement with an Eagle parked next to a Mercedes. I will post it when I find it. The Eagles were marketed as an all weather luxury car. I used to drive an 84 Jaguar and had that mistaken for a Mercedes more than a few times. If someone sees an old car that looks luxurious the main car that most people think of is Mercedes.
#33
Cone of Confusion / Re: DEFINITELY confused!
Last post by Still Pat - October 03, 2025, 07:24:29 AM
I wonder, is it even possible? A MERCEDES??? :hyper:
#34
Axle / Differential / Re: Gear Ratios
Last post by 89 MJ - October 02, 2025, 09:38:39 PM
I would say it's a little complicated for the average guy. It takes a lot of time and precise measurements (we're talking thousandths of an inch) and you need to have a hydraulic press as well. If you're comfortable with all of that, go for it.
#35
Axle / Differential / Re: Gear Ratios
Last post by vangremlin - October 02, 2025, 08:11:13 PM
I'm no expert mechanic but I would consider this job beyond my capabilities. Maybe watch a couple videos on YouTube a see if you would be comfortable doing this job.

Good luck!
#36
Axle / Differential / Re: Gear Ratios
Last post by EagleSX4_5Speed - October 02, 2025, 07:11:27 PM
I have regeared 4 different axles and it is doable. However I would get a quote from a local shop and if you can afford it have them do it. The first one I did took me about a week to get just right. Also don't try to regear it while the axle is still under the car. Do it on a workbench or with the axle removed from the car on some jack stands on the ground.

If you do it your self I defiantly recommend buying an install kit. I thought it would be cheaper to just buy the bearings I needed but ended up spending more to get everything I needed individually than what the kit cost.
#37
Axle / Differential / Re: Gear Ratios
Last post by spacedust - October 02, 2025, 06:48:52 PM
Are gear swaps doable for the average backyard wrencher? Did you guys get an install kit when you did yours?
#38
Axle / Differential / Re: Gear Ratios
Last post by spacedust - October 02, 2025, 05:25:13 PM
Well I have a 1982 disco with J stamp so I should be good to buy the same gear set from rock auto since mine should be 2.73:1. Woot!
#39
Axle / Differential / Re: Gear Ratios
Last post by spacedust - October 02, 2025, 04:51:36 PM
Thank you for the info 5speed! I don't use forums much but so far you guys have been awesome help. I'll check when I get home, funny that I just replaced the pinion seal and didn't even see the stamp.
#40
Cone of Confusion / Re: DEFINITELY confused!
Last post by vangremlin - October 02, 2025, 04:42:22 PM
Some people still aren't ready for the Eagle, even after all these years.  Extreme patience may be necessary as we educate them all on these great vehicles  :rotfl:
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