What is the best way to Rebuild A Rear End?

fawcett

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Something is bad in my 8.8. I want to add a new diff. to possibly road race but more importantlly stop the one wheel peel. I also want some new axles (eh why not?) and I am thinking of going to 4.10's. My t56 has a long 1st gear.

What should I get?
Who has a great bang for the buck packaged kit?
I would prefer to keep costs down, but I understand that good parts require more money.

Suggestions please!

 

DDSTANG94

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http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/index.php?cPath=3_37
http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/index.php?cPath=3_38

 

Venom351R

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Great links


I cant remember the exact prices on my parts last year but I put in a set of 3.73's 31 spline FMS Differential( Think I got that and the gears from Buy Ford Racing) and Moser 31 spline axles. I did not get to try out the set up a whole lot at the track b/c I got it done late in the year but I believe it was all worth it. Im running MT ET Streets at the track and didnt want to snap a 28 spline axle hence the entire upgrade.

 

TrueBlue95GT

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I know you want to keep costs down, but you might be able to get the rear suspension out of a newer cobra with IRS and slap it in since you want to road race...

 

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If you are going to have to pay labor msutangs unlimited used to have soem rear end kits that were reasonable for a brand new rear end... I think they were in the $800-$900 range...

 

Zero_chance

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Rear gears arent legal on pollution controlled vehicles??? Thats the dumbest thing Ive ever heard. Do they have to put that as some legal disclaimer or something?

 

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I think it has to do with different states regulations or something

So to go from the 28 spline rear end to a 31 spline, you just need a new diff. and axles?

I would like to do this when I do my gears.

 

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When I do my rear end I am going to use a F150 tloc and rebuild it using the extra clutch method, superior 31 spline axles, either my 3.73's or maybe a gear change depending on were I end up trapping at.

 

Venom351R

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earleys94gt said:

I think it has to do with different states regulations or something

So to go from the 28 spline rear end to a 31 spline, you just need a new diff. and axles?

I would like to do this when I do my gears.

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yup and might as well do the gears while your in there.

 

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