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4.10s or 3.73s
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im up in the air i wana do 4.10s like i had in my 91 i liked them in that car but i dont know if id be better off with 3.73s its for my 04 gt it has a cold air and cat back probly gona have a programmer and a 100 shot it has 315 drag radials on the back i street drive it 99 precent of the time its on the highway but not to oft...
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so whats new for upgrades for rearend
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so what should i do first,i got the power just no grip
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big o a no googogogogo
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hey everyone i have a problem and its not making sence to me, the rear passanger tire i had to move the car alil and the rear passanger tire will not spin forward but no problem back words, i took the drum brake apart and check it out and cleaned it up but still nothin, anyone kno wat would freeze only one side...
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8.8 help
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gonna start on my rear end soon its getting moser 9in ends, and axle tubes welded along with the braces for the tubes and the rear girdle cover....but internally im a little stuck i am going 456 gear but cant decide what to use for axles and a center....i do have a 31spline posi sitting here but wondering i...
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maybe someone
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okay i want to swap out the 3.31s in my car for 3.73s im wicked picky i dont want noises and i sure as hell dont want to scratch my car lol anyone intersted in doing it or recommend someone i was thinking about haveing the dealer do it but im sure theyll screw me haha and tmy buddies truck was done there and his r...
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droptopfox
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Thanks again to Mark VII Kevin
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Had a set of 3.73's put in last week by Kevin and they came out great! Cheapest around and does some great work! Real nice shop as well, very clean and professional. Thanks again Kevin!
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dunny077
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Kevins ###
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Can anyone ask kevin or pm me his number .. thanx for any help this is rob by the way mine is 781-351-6670 or contact me @ cobra03rv@yahoo.com
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Rob
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Shout out to Mark Seven Kevin
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Hooked up with Kevin today, he instaled a set of gears and rebuilt my traction lock with carbon fiber clutch packs. As stated in the other posts Kevin a great guy lets you hang out and watch ask questions whatever. His shop is awesome, clean and organized very professional. Also has some bad ass rides. I...
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SOB 86 CAPRI
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REAR END OVERHAUL////////////////
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I am about to tear down an 8.8, my first time. I know the basics but then again I have not even started doing research on it. I am going to change the gear set to 373s and am not sure what to do about the posi unit, rebuild the stock or buy new. The car is going to be street driven aprox. 300-350 hp, not a straight u...
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detroit tru trac
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kick ass or junk im suposed to buy one saturday
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droptopfox
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c clip elimanators yes or no
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building a rearend should i use c clips or not
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Rear control arm install questions
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I changed my rear control arms, shocks, and springs. I am going to install the springs this week. My question is: Do I have to have all four tires with weight on them, or can I just put weight on the back of the car? When I changed my control arms in my 85 I used a drive on lift, so all tires were on the ground. No I...
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stang66
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REAREND REBUILDS
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Hi, my name is Kevin and I specialize in rebuilding ford 7.5,8.0,8.8,9.0,9.75 especially 8.8's. I have spent alot of money buying the correct factory tools and I take great pride in rebuilding these rearends. I have built over 300+ rearends and I have never had any comebacks (knock on wood fast). Whe...
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mark 7 kevin
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kevin is the man
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very thorough work and doesn't miss a beat.
was a good time chilling out at MPE and meeting you, bob, and chris
gears came out awesome
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shout out to mark7kevin
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just wanted to let everyone know kevin is the go to guy for rear ends! hes got all the right tools and knowledge to do the job right. very reasonable price and a stand up guy. i highly recomend kevin for any rear end rebuild he knows his shit. again very impressed thanks kev!
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93fox
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explorer gears in a mustang??
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Im just trying to get some feedback on this.... Ive got 4:10s now and want to go 3:73s but cash is tight. I work in a salvage yard and can get a gear set from a newer explorer w an 8.8 for next to nothing! My question is, do i need to change the pinion shim thats on it now? If im correct (might not be though) ford us...
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Silver GT
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4 lug disc?
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anyone know what i would need to convert my drums to disc in the rear and keep it 4 lug? ive heard that you can use rotors from an Aerostar van or somethin?
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thanx kev
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Had a problem with my car Kevin helped out bigtime great price fixed the rear end and put me back on the road again thanx kev.
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what should i do
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my rear end clutches are smoked what should i do i want to do a spool or something whats best locker , spool or something else -- Edited by droptopfox at 18:49, 2008-11-03
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4.10s
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i just put 4.10s in my 1991 gt vert with a t5 i love the gears i just want to know what tranny gear do i need for the speedo to be correct
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Carnage at LVD 10/10/08
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I got ready for my 1st run of the day at LVD. My burnout seemed a little unusual, buy I proceeded to stage. I dumped the clutch at a little more than 4k, and this was my result......
I wasn't alone either. Don, Dick...
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what to buy?
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Ford Racing 8.8" 31 Spline Traction - LOK Limited Slip Differential $299.99
Moser 31 Spline Mustang Axles for 8.8in Rear w/ Studs $267.50
think that would do???
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wheels
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spider gears
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blew the spider gears at NED today
this is what was at the bottom of the diff
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rear lower control arm
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im trying to replace my rearend, ive got everything removed but cant get the bolt out of the control arm that conects to the rear axle, ive tried wiggling the control arm and loosining the bolt and tapping it with a hammer and it still wont move, any suggestions would be awsome, thanks
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trippa
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Warranty question
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As most know my car is under warranty, 500+ components (yep the one that almost 2k.) Whole drive terrain is coverd. I have not dropped my drive shaft yet to confirm my failure, however I have a strong feeling all the play I have in my drive shaft is from my rear end. The problem is writen up on TSB's along wit...
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Would you buy this?
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I spoke with Mike Forte today and after a nice conversation he asked if I thouht anyone would but this.. I told him I wasnt sure but would let him know so...
It is reinforced finned aluminum, w/ drain plug, 2 carrier bearing preload adjusters, heavy duty 8.8 cover. Would you buy it if he sold them?
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fuck bostonstangs
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surprise in diff
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so my diff cover was leaking so i took it off to change fluid and this is what i saw [img]https://i266.p...
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wider rear end?
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anyone know if any 8.8 is 3/4 to a inch wider then the fox rear end i got deep dish fr500's and want a lil more room to get a bigger tire in thanks
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93fox
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01 cobra irs swap....Any tips
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I have a buddy with irs and we picked up a complete gt rear end. From what i have heard it is pretty easy. If anyone has any tricks they are willing to share that would be cool
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tom00769
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To spool or not to spool
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I know my rear end is on borrowed time . It's the only thing left thats stock aside from 3:90 's and extra clutches in the stock week ass 28 spline diff. Anyway this is only my good weather fun car and I would really like to launch it at say 5,000 rpm with full slicks and not break Would you go with a spool or limi...
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Install 3in studs without pulling your axles
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Install 3in studs without pulling your axles
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3.73s?
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anyone have 3.73's in their fox? its my next thing to do and i was just wondering how you guys like them.
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Stripped the bolt for the carrier pin...
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You know the little 5/16ths bolt for the carrier pin? well one whack at it with a wrench and she's stripped...any ideas on how to get it out? all help appreciated...this sucks.
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rear end
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trying to figure out what weight i should use
royal purple has 75w-90
would that work
do i need to add friction modifier
let me know what you use
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wheels
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rear axle
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was checking my tires today
and there is play in the driverside
i push in and out the axle
but nothing on passenger side
is that normal
what can i do???
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wheels
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gear install northshore area?
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im looking to have 4.10 gears installed on my car. some place down the street quoted me $450 for just labor. no way im paying that much for a days worth of work.
anyone know of some reputable places in my area? (ma/nh border)
thanks
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93 LX FiveO
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Powertrax Diff problems?
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I installed a Powertrax Diff and a set of 4.30 gears on my stang a few months ago and had some problems with it. The install went smooth and followed all directions accordingly but when it broke loose it would only be the rear passenger tire. It would rarely break both tires loose, but when it did it would s...
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Do you think this is worth it?
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i found a local 8.8 for my 5 lug swap it has motorsport 3.73's in it with 5 lug axles and new brake shoes he wants $350 for it do you think this is a good deal? these are the pics
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5 oh
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gears
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where is a good place around here to have gears installed?? anybody have a good job done with no complaints??
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uatlb
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put new gears in....howling..whining..all of the above...
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WTF MATE! i put my 3.55s in yesterday and the shit howling and whining like a mofo when i get up to like 3000rpm in 3rd gear, i did everything the best i culd with wat tools i had. idk im bringin it to a shop unless any1 has any tips
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