Broke My Stang tonight . . .

damacman · Feb 14, 2004

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 . . .??

RacerGT · Feb 14, 2004

damacman said:
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 . . .??

That's why the rear end is a crapshoot. It can last all season on slicks launching off the rev limiter or break on DRs like you did. Just rebuild it stronger and it won't happen again. (at least less likely to happen again)

Toney98GT · Feb 14, 2004

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 · Feb 14, 2004

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.

damacman · Feb 14, 2004

yep, drivers' side axle snapped about an inch from the spline. Hard to believe ...

MustangLife · Feb 15, 2004

frpp 31 spline posi at gefracing.com is $189.
Moser axles directly from moser are $220
Make sure and weld the axle tubes and torque boxes.

Josh

Jackie Chan · Feb 15, 2004

**** happens, at least it was only the axle

damacman · Feb 15, 2004

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?

damacman · Feb 15, 2004

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 · Feb 15, 2004

damacman said:
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?

4k hole shots!!

What are your mods anyways

jorge · Feb 15, 2004

too many mustangs being built, less attention paid to tolorences.

damacman · Feb 15, 2004

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'

Jackie Chan · Feb 15, 2004

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 · Feb 15, 2004

What's a Hotchkis TVS?

damacman · Feb 15, 2004

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?

JonJon · Feb 15, 2004

damacman said:
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?

aaah
Thats a lot of stuff

Islander03GT · Feb 15, 2004

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?

GetImpact · Feb 15, 2004

Islander03GT said:
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?

I don't know how you could break your rear in a basically stock auto. The tranny will only shift so hard at factory spec.

Maybe if you do a neutral drop from redline, but that is crazy/unnecessary anyway.

Camshaft213 · Feb 15, 2004

islaner-
your car will not break on stock tires if its near stock. less than 1% possibility id say.

forpit2000gt · Feb 15, 2004

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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