8" rear end purchase

Az Pete

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Looking to upgrade to a trac lok/posi rear end. Looking at 3:25 gears and staying with my current 8".

Where do those that know go for the best deals on them?

The area I am in has limited resources for upgrading to a 9" so I will not be going that route.

 

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Currie has a 4-pinion 8" Traction Lok that's likely stronger than a 2-pinion 9".

 

hivewax

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I was looking for a 8" center before I said the heck with it and got a 9" rear. I found a few vendors on eBay, which should be cheaper than Currie.

 

fvike

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DPI Racing Products also has 8" diffs.

DPI Racing Products Online

 

Az Pete

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I was hoping for some recommendations from those who bought new units and feedback for price and quality. Been looking at some on e-bay but that seems like such a crap shoot....

 

hivewax

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Try FordMuscle. You'll get a wider audience.

 

hivewax

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Have you tried getting estimates on a rebuild?

 

Az Pete

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So far, all local references are poor work or extremely high. One wanted $800 for an open, used, 3:00....it did include $75 for install. They talk over $1000 for the one I want.

At least I am not in a rush for it.....just looking and planning but will grab the right one if it pops up.

 

jonfor

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Az Pete said:

Looking to upgrade to a trac lok/posi rear end. Looking at 3:25 gears and staying with my current 8".

Where do those that know go for the best deals on them?

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i'm looking for the same exact thing for my car (maybe a 3.5x gear?) so please keep us posted on what you find. my budget is more like $500

 

horseballz

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Pete & All,
I've been on the prowl for the same thing and have done a bit of research. According to several reviews from a couple of different Ford/Mustang sites, this guy seems to be the best for quality work and parts:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD..._Accessories&hash=item4cef63d549#ht_600wt_985

From the pile of cases he has, it would seem that he's pretty familiar with these units. I just wish I could come up with the $900 to burn. $800 for unit + $55 shipping + $45 or so for incidentals = $900. I've seen a few others to save up to $75 with not as good reviews.
HTH,
Gene

 

Az Pete

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Thanks for the fed back. I have been leaning towards them too.

 

red302

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I went with a Currie center section in the 8" rear on my '68. Their traction-loc diff, and 3:25 gears. I don't have any problem putting one together, as I've done many rear end builds and gear changes over the years, but when I did the math on what it would cost for all the parts to put one together using my stock rear center casting, for very little more I got the complete Currie center section assembled and ready to bolt in. And I still have the stock pumkin in case I want to go with a different gear down the line. Currie makes good stuff, and their customer service is great also.