rearend rebuild. where to get parts

[myg-]

hio..

what's all included in fixing the limited slip in my rear end? what parts do I need....


the shop here quoted me $1800 for parts+labor on changing gears and fixing the LSD.... but labor would only be $430.. (canadian)

is the limited slip just the "master bearing" kit sold with gears? if not.. where the hell can I buy it!

also... what spline axle would a stock 96 gt have? 31 or 28 :O

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Stock is 28 spline.

Parts are at www.fordracingparts.com

 

[Outlaw97GT]

I got all my parts from 50resto.

 

[2001sleeper]

if you are fixing the rearend go ahead and upgrade to 31 spline axels and a ford f150 31 spline T-loc.

 

[Pennywise2]

When I rebuilt my rearend I got all my parts from Latemodel Restoration.
They are good people to deal with and their customer service in top notch!

 

[myg-]

so what exactly do i need???

i'll upgrade to the 31 spline, so what kits, parts, etc.. would I need.

 

[Shiroelex]

If you aren't made of money, look at Ebay. You can get crazy deals there. I got an open 31 spline for like $60, and a mini spool for it for $75. Just search for 8.8 differential. You'll want a 31 spline limited slip. It's a good idea to throw in all new bearings while you're in there too, especially since yours is a 96. You can also get those bearings on the bay of E's. Search for 8.8 install kit.

 

[Pennywise2]

www.ebaymotors.com

 

[myg-]

so i should be looking for a

"31 spline traction lok limited slip differential" ?

if someone could give me a link on ford racing of all the parts necessary for this.. all the bearings and which one.. i'd REALLY appreciate it im completely ignorant in this subject

 

[Pennywise2]

All you need to do you get a new ring and pinion (Gears) and a new
bearing kit. www.50resto.com
Hey call Brain tomarrow and he hook you up with everything you need.
Buy the parts yourself it's alot cheaper that way trust me.The shops
like to rip people out on gear installs.

 

[Disturbed One]

If your not going with a lot of power anytime soon or don't already have it then you should be fine with stock parts.

8.8" TRACTION-LOCK REBUILD KIT :M-4700-B, $45
8.8" Ring & Pinion : your choice $145-200
8.8" Installation Kit: Rat-3008k, $120

 

[hognutz]

here are you two choices IMO

diff M-4204-F318 ~$225
axles M-4235-E ~$225
install kit M-4210-C ~$100
gears M-4209-F373N or M-4209-F410A ~$170

this would run arount $700-750 so about $1200 total you may also consider adding a t/a rear girdle and welding the tubes and torque boxes if you go this route as then you will be able to launch hard on slicks without fear of breakable

or

gears M-4209-F373N or M-4209-F410A ~$170
install kit M-4210-C ~$100
trac lok rebuild kit M-4700-B ~$50 or M-4700-C ~$100 (CARBON FIBER CLUTCHES)

this is the cheapest way to do it but the rear is very breakable on a sticky tire. most likEly fine though if all your ever run is street rubber.


as for where to buy just punch those par numbers in google and find the cheapest place. I got the best deal at summit when I did mine but the price on the diff has went up on there site since then.

 

[myg-]

sweet.. thanks for the part numbers guys.. I think I'll go with the beefier setup..