anyone rebuilt their traction-lok with this kit?

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http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=M4700C 1&comp=LRS

im going to be doing gears... and i figure while im down there, i can rebuild the traction-lok... i saw this, and wonder if its worth it... i think the only difference between the regular rebuild kit price wise is $50 or so...

any thoughts?

 

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after you find out let me know thats next on my list is gears and a rearend rebuild

 

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hopefully someone out there has used these

 

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maybe ask around in the Fox or 96+ section

I might rebuild mine too.. along with switching back to stock gears

 

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Im pretty sure you need 31 spline axles due to the fact that they are for 03 04 cobras and thats what they come with.

 

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hookups333 said:

Im pretty sure you need 31 spline axles due to the fact that they are for 03 04 cobras and thats what they come with.

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"Fits all 8.8" Traction-Lok differentials"

I used teh regular ones from Ford Racing and they worked fine.

 

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I have used them to rebuild an 8.8 in a 5.0 so yea they work. Advantage is they are supposed to be able to hold up to 700hp because well thats what the terminators are putting out on those same clutches which are stock in their rear. And the spline difference doesnt matter remember the splines dont ride on the clutches the clutches just put pressure against the spider gears to keep both wheles locked. To tell you the truth though I think you are just as good using the stock T-lok rebuild and just packing in some extra clutches.

 

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GTA_V6_Mustang said:

I have used them to rebuild an 8.8 in a 5.0 so yea they work. Advantage is they are supposed to be able to hold up to 700hp because well thats what the terminators are putting out on those same clutches which are stock in their rear. And the spline difference doesnt matter remember the splines dont ride on the clutches the clutches just put pressure against the spider gears to keep both wheles locked. To tell you the truth though I think you are just as good using the stock T-lok rebuild and just packing in some extra clutches.

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maybe ti was just the carbon fiber that sounded good to me LOL!

so either way id be good with the stock splines? the price isnt too bad, i might grab it and give it a whirl...

 

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inphiniti said:

maybe ti was just the carbon fiber that sounded good to me LOL!

so either way id be good with the stock splines? the price isnt too bad, i might grab it and give it a whirl...

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Yea thats what gets most people, "Whoohoo Carbon fiber" Pshh w/e is what I say, lol. And yes your stock axles will work fine, remember the clutches just sit there to put pressure against the spider gears dont have anything to do with contacting the axles.

 

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Oops i was misinformed sry

 

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Considering the price of the kit Id do it, just one less thing to worry about.