Need opinions on rearend buildup

FiveOCapri79

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Well, I decided to go ahead and build up the 8.8 in my car since my rearend is making "clunking" noises from the last time I went to the track. Right now it's an Auburn 28 spline diff with 3.73's. I was already planning to go with 4.10's but now I can't decide which diff to buy. I'm also going with some Moser 31 spline axles for the extra strength. So what do you think? Eaton, Detroit, Auburn, ??? By the way, I don't have any plans to run a spool since this is my daily driver too.

 

89MustangGX

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Trac-Lok?

 

krahkin

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The Eaton unit is beefy, but may not be your best bet for a daily driver. An Aubrun would be a well-suited fit. Also, if you do drag your car as well, you may consider the new Ected (I think Auburn makes it?).

 

TIMMY2734

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The eaton is probably one of the best for a daily driver/occasional track car.... For the price, you also have to consider getting the truck diff and repacking. Hard to pass it up for the price you can get one for.

 

FiveOCapri79

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Yeah, I was looking at that new ECTED Auburn diff. I just want something that'll hold up to whatever abuse I throw at it while still allowing good streetabilty. Anyone have one of those diffs yet?