4k hole-shot on 275/40/17 BFG DRs after a nice burnout and the rear grenaded. I haven't pulled it apart yet, but it appears to be a snapped axle. It's only got about 15 runs down the strip and I'm not even in the 13s yet . . .??
Broke My Stang tonight . . .
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Are the mustang 8.8's the same width as the explorer 8.8's? Cause the explorers come with 31 spline shafts, and I don't see any reason why you couldn't use the explorer carrier also. (someone correct me if I'm wrong) I have a 01 explorer 8.8 rear in my 2001 wrangler with a detroit and 35x12.50 Super Swampers, its strong!
JonJon
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i have a mere 30 passes under my belt with just slipping the clutch.
my 7th run was my fastest, yet to be beat. but now i have power mods so I should go faster.
my 7th run was my fastest, yet to be beat. but now i have power mods so I should go faster.
I'm going to have to take the carrier out to get the rest of the snapped axle out as it's jammed in there. While I'm at it, I'll upgrade the components. A few questions:
1. If I pull the carrier, note the orientation of the caps, etc. do I have to have the gears re-aligned after the carrier is re-installed? This would assume I just upgraded to hardened 28 spline shafts.
2. If I upgrade the carrier and axles to 31 spline and swap the ring gear to the new carrier, do I have to have the gears re-aligned?
1. If I pull the carrier, note the orientation of the caps, etc. do I have to have the gears re-aligned after the carrier is re-installed? This would assume I just upgraded to hardened 28 spline shafts.
2. If I upgrade the carrier and axles to 31 spline and swap the ring gear to the new carrier, do I have to have the gears re-aligned?
update -- I was incorrect when I originally thought the drivers' side axle was snapped. Both are snapped . . . How is this possible with only a few hp bolt ons?
JonJon
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plasma booster, modified MAC CAI, FRPP 4.10s and aluminum driveshaft, steeda t/a & underdrive pulleys (sans alternator pulley) & Tri-Ax, Hotchkis TVS, BFG DRs . . . .theryahavit'
i have a extra used 31 spline ford tloc diff if you are going to rebuild. Thats the way I went, I just have been working so much I havent been able to go buy my axles.
JonJon
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Click on this link for the Hotchkis TVS -- scroll down to the Mustang bit . . .
http://www.hotchkis.net/secure_index.html
Jackie -- How much for the 31 spline carrier?
http://www.hotchkis.net/secure_index.html
Jackie -- How much for the 31 spline carrier?
JonJon
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Islander03GT
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ok, this scares me... i don't wanna break my rear end since my parents dont like me going to the track (havent taken the stang yet)
its an auto, stock except for exhaust... odds are this wont break axles right?
its an auto, stock except for exhaust... odds are this wont break axles right?
Camshaft213
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islaner-
your car will not break on stock tires if its near stock. less than 1% possibility id say.
your car will not break on stock tires if its near stock. less than 1% possibility id say.
forpit2000gt
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yes , the Explorer diff. will fit, it is an 8.8 rearend. I have one in my car. You will need 31 spline axles. I chose Strang when I did mine, but Moser is good too. I bought what could be shipped the fastest and the cheapest. If you do not change the gear ratio, you should be able to use the same shims. Make sure you keep the right and left caps and shims in the same order they come out. Get a manual that details the installation of gears so you will not be going in blind if you are not familiar with gear and diff. replacement. When you get new axles, make sure they come with abs ring installed or you will need to get yours pressed off and installed on the new ones. 
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