Ford 8.8 diff conversion
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Originally Posted by bronxbomber252' timestamp='1317042383' post='21006435
[quote name='wadzii' timestamp='1310514387' post='20772901']
Since they were able to use the oem ford inner joints the axles were a bit less than regular 2.9's..
regular 2.9 axles run $1000bux
By the time its all said and done i'll have about $1000 in the rear end.
here's my break down
ford tbird rear diff w/axles from junk yard $55
richmond 4:3 ring and pinion used $80
used rebuilt OEM trac-loc LSD $110
shim/seal kit $40
Misc supplies (metal, bolts, etc) $60
Axles $700
Machine shop/welding labor $50
Since they were able to use the oem ford inner joints the axles were a bit less than regular 2.9's..
regular 2.9 axles run $1000bux
By the time its all said and done i'll have about $1000 in the rear end.
here's my break down
ford tbird rear diff w/axles from junk yard $55
richmond 4:3 ring and pinion used $80
used rebuilt OEM trac-loc LSD $110
shim/seal kit $40
Misc supplies (metal, bolts, etc) $60
Axles $700
Machine shop/welding labor $50
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Misread the post and thought he meant he spent 1k on the diff and 1k on the axles.
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the Ultimate racing 3 inch dual wouldnt clear.. i'm not sure what would.
This is what I built. It has a turn down just in front of the axle. I'll eventually get something else built but for now this is what it is.
This is what I built. It has a turn down just in front of the axle. I'll eventually get something else built but for now this is what it is.
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Nice build man wouldn't mind doing this to mine when I have the money I know u can get the 8.8s pretty cheap I was going to do that rear on my jeep when I had it but got rid of it to get the s before I had time haha
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