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cobraman_1994
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how can i make my 8.8 rear stronger? im getting 3.90's, but what else is good?
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Posts: 4882 | From: eldorado hills | Registered: Sep 2001
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PeNiNsula302
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31 spline axles , and what kind of differential do you have? [ January 02, 2003, 08:37 PM: Message edited by: PeNiNsula302 ]
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cobraman_1994
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quote: Originally posted by PeNiNsula302: 31 spline axles , and what kind of differential do you have?
whatevers stock
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Posts: 4882 | From: eldorado hills | Registered: Sep 2001
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PeNiNsula302
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Well, if your stock traction-lok differential is worn down (maybe if the car has high milage) you might want to consider a new differential. I have the auburn pro (true posi), its friggin sweet
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the50ho
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go with either mosier or strange 31 spline axels and an auburn locker unit man. That should be a strong combo. Also look into c-clip eliminators. For the type of driving this car will see, it's not going to do anything but help you.
-------------------- Motorcycles and airplanes. Might be time to get back in the Mustang game.
Posts: 4057 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000
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j0eyabs
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what about an Eaton posi, are they any good?
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cobraman_1994
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quote: Originally posted by the50ho: go with either mosier or strange 31 spline axels and an auburn locker unit man. That should be a strong combo. Also look into c-clip eliminators. For the type of driving this car will see, it's not going to do anything but help you.
ttt would rear end speailties carry and install all this. i refuse to do any rear end work on my car. lol
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Posts: 4882 | From: eldorado hills | Registered: Sep 2001
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mustanggt5091
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Rearend specialties I believe is a Auburn dealer and Yes they can do it. If you take the rearend to them you should be looking at 1300 for axles,c-clip elimnators,bearings and bushings, girdle, and gears. Depending on power levels you may want to look into 9" axle tubes welded onto your pumpkin instead of going through the c clips!
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Posts: 2353 | From: Fairfield / Santa Rosa , Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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black_demon
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i thought auburn's weren't rebuildable?? so after it wears down youll need to buy a new one...
i think id either go with eaton or just get a ford 31 spline differntial
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racercosmo
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I would go with an Eaton before an Auburn.
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Posts: 973 | From: Marin | Registered: Sep 2002
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Why do you need a stronger rear end? What 60 foots are you cutting right now?
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88gt
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quote: Originally posted by st5150: Why do you need a stronger rear end? What 60 foots are you cutting right now?
He's not cutting any 60 ft's right now because they car isn't put together yet. I would look into doing the axels yourself. It wouldn't be hard at all. I'd let them do the gears though, I've heard its best not to mess with those. Then again, if they're doing new gears, just give them your new axels and they should throw them in free.
Posts: 1482 | From: Santa Clara/Bay area | Registered: Nov 2001
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cobraman_1994
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im building the car right now. im trying to limit the amount of KABOOMS i here at sac. and if my avatar is any clue...
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Posts: 4882 | From: eldorado hills | Registered: Sep 2001
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