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flexiclese

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Correct me if I'm wrong...but late model (not sure what years) explorers had a 31 spline tracklok 8.8 with 3.73 gearing, I'm pretty sure the V8's did but I am not sure about the V6's. So this should be a direct replacement upgrade for a mustang when combined with 31 spline axles. If this is true what seals would need to be replaced, is there a ford rebuild kit that would be needed during this swap if so does anybody know that part #? I am not familiar with doing rears. A buddy of mine has done rears on mustangs before and will do it as favor but I have to have all parts on hand 1st. If I'm impretion is true I should be able to do the rear for less than $500. Thanks in advance for your input.
 

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Your right on the Tlocks.
You'll need axles, also plan on getting ABS rings they seem to snap for something to do. I'd also suggest getting the master bearing kit, I think they're around 80 they inculde everything to install the gears and new bearings.
http://www.mustangtuning.com/rearendrebuild.html
Some people rebuild the tloks and add "extra" springs I don't know only read. Hopefully someone else will chime in.
Of course you'll also need all the fluids/friction modifer items you would need for a gear change anyways.
Personally I now wish I had waited and upgraded my axles and diff when I did my gears. Sounds like you got your head on strange.
 
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