Any overloading or overheating can cause the gear oil to breakdown and the Ring & Pinion can fail. This will remove any metal particles or phosphorus coating that has come from the new gear set. Change the gear oil after those first 500 miles. After driving the first 15 or 20 miles you must let the differential cool for 30-40 minutes before proceeding. 1 Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced on February 23, 1967, five months after GM's Chevrolet division's platform-sharing Camaro.
All new gear sets require a break-in period to prevent damage from overheating. The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile that was built and produced by Pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Please note: A 495 crating and handling fee applies. The 1969 Firebird body shell crated and ready to ship weighs 1,700 pounds and the dimensions of the shipping cage measure: 135 x 84 x 54. This quality 1969 Pontiac Firebird Coupe shell is officially licensed by General Motors Corp. Positraction carriers require anti-friction additive. The body shell is bolted to the shipping cage. Use only high quality name brand gear oil and fill the differential until the oil spills out the plug hole. Use a gasket or 100% silicone to seal the cover or third member to the housing. All axles come raw finish.Īssembly Tip: Gear Oil, Additive and Break-In Ford 9" housings are also available without 3rd members. Our axle packages have our Torque Arm brackets jig welded on for a direct bolt-in fit. Standard on all rear axle packages are 9" Ford style housing ends for easy brake package selection and eliminating c-clips on the 12 bolts. These 9" Ford axles for '67, 68 and 69 Firebirds are stronger than stock and include a Trutrac center section, heavy duty gears in your choice of ratio, 31 spline axle shafts, and all new bearings.
#1969 firebird update
The next step to your rear suspension upgrade and perfect match for our Torque Arm Suspension System is a new heavy duty rear axle. Classic Update Kit - 1969 Pontiac Firebird An updated ATC fuse panel and fuses, along with modern GXL wire throughout.
#1969 firebird manual
Pre-built dash harness and our exclusive gauge cluster disconnect system for use with stock or aftermarket instruments. Thank you Craig, Adam, and Chelsea for making the purchasing of my 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby Tribute GT 350 Fastback an exciting experience.Wire functions are labeled every 3 to 5 inches.
An updated ATC fuse panel and fuses, along with modern GXL wire throughout.Each kit includes all the basics needed to rewire a vehicle from headlight to tail light, and will accommodate popular add-on items such as electronic fuel injection, aftermarket gauges and common supporting modifications. Classic Update kits are designed for projects that require more circuits than would have been available in an original chassis harness.