Have YOU broken your OEM Differential?
01-02-2012, 03:34 PM
#33
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01-02-2012, 03:36 PM
#34
Mr balls would like to know if the puddy stage 4 is as strong as a ford 8.8 diff. Lulz.
01-03-2012, 08:41 AM
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If you're serious about the 1/4 and making good power, no sense in doing it more than once. Go with what's proven and that's the Ford 8.8.
01-03-2012, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by miguel329' timestamp='1325224996' post='21273032
Does being lowered affects the stress on diff?
I have broken two ap1 diffs. One had Mostly NA miles with some low boost miles. Second, was moderate boost miles, with a used unit. Can’t remember how many miles it had total. Maybe 100k max after it let go. They both had the typical ring/pinion failure. Wised up and got the ap2 now.
I agree, there will always be a weak link, and I much rather replace a rear end or axel in a few hours, then deal with replacing a trans. I go with spending $600 on a low mile used diff when needed. But I’m glad there are guys that won’t do this, keeps more supply for me in the future
thanks i was'nt sure heard mixed things about lowering and putting stress on diff. i picked up coilovers and spacers and didnt want kill my diff by adding more stress, i plan to go with the 8.8 rear and doit once and be done with it. rite now need wait for more funds, i went turbo sucked alot of money away lol.
01-03-2012, 11:21 AM
#40
I'd say you need to break at least 3 stock ones to justify the cost to yourself lol. Although if you're serious about this thing, you'd probably come out smarter just biting the bullet from jump and not biding your time until they go boom.