Have a leak in the IRS

[SomeSoldier]

I have a leak in my IRS and I am going to be rebuilding it.
Parts I am going to purchase:

FTBR FT5001
FTBR FT1350M
FTBR FT2100
Ford IRS Clutch Pack
Ford 8.8 Rear Seals and Bearings Kit
Lube Locker Gasket
Royal Purple 75W140
Fuel Filter
Fuel Line Tool
Paint Marker

Can anyone think of anything I am missing or suggestions of what might make this easier?

 

[TRBO VNM]

sway bar end links. I assume you have something to strengthen the cover? IRS brace at least?

 

[SomeSoldier]

The FTBR FT 1350M is the new Ford Racing cover, that should be good strength wise. What do the swaybar end links help with? Can they be easily installed with the IRS in?

 

[earico]

Not sure of your miles. I have 60k miles and just did the FTBR bushings and FRPP diff cover. I went ahead and did all the diff bearings and seals while I was in there. Not much more $$ and you are already taking it apart anyway. Why not make it all new?

 

[SomeSoldier]

How much was the diff bearings and seals? Also where did you order them from?

 

[earico]

How much was the diff bearings and seals? Also where did you order them from?

Order them from Tousley Ford. They are a vendor here. Best price on OEM parts.

 

[SomeSoldier]

^ Is it ordered as a pack or do you order them individually?

Edit: Found it as a kit. Thanks for the advise guys. Please let me know if you can think of anything else also.

 

[earico]

^ Is it ordered as a pack or do you order them individually?

Edit: Found it as a kit. Thanks for the advise guys. Please let me know if you can think of anything else also.

I actually got the axles bearings from Autozone (ones in the diff not the knuckle). It was the OEM Timken bearing for around $10 each.

Seals and new clutch packs I ordered from Tousley.

Everything else came from Superior Axle. My friend is the VP there and gives me the bro hookup. :beer:

 

[SlowSnake]

How many quarts does the IRS take to fill?

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[SomeSoldier]

I believe it's 1.** something so you need to buy two quarts.

 

[SlowSnake]

K so what exactly do I need? I see with and without additive on here. What's the general consensus on that and also what weight?

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[SomeSoldier]

If you use royal purple there is not a need for additive. Also the weight is listed in my first post.

 

[TRBO VNM]

You need friction modifier. Some of the fluids state they already have it mixed in with the fluid, like some of the RP. Just make sure you read the bottle when you purchase so you know if you need to buy separate or not.

And pretty sure it is pints, not quarts. I always make that mistake when getting diff fluid since everything else is listed in qts.

 

[jrgoffin]

How many quarts does the IRS take to fill?

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If guys actually read the SVT Supplement, so many of these questions would already be answered. It's right in there...

http://stangshiftergaskets.com/PDF Files/2003SVTCobraSupplementGuide.pdf

 

[earico]

You need friction modifier. Some of the fluids state they already have it mixed in with the fluid, like some of the RP. Just make sure you read the bottle when you purchase so you know if you need to buy separate or not.

And pretty sure it is pints, not quarts. I always make that mistake when getting diff fluid since everything else is listed in qts.

Valvoline SynPower also has the modifier in it. It doesn't say it on the bottle but if you go to their site and download the specs on it you will find that it does have it already. Just passing the info along.

 

[SomeSoldier]

So I ordered my parts today. Anyone know if I will need longer bolts for the Ford Racing Diff Cover being sealed with a lube locker gasket?

 

[SlowSnake]

I wouldn't think so. Thanks for that info.

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[earico]

So I ordered my parts today. Anyone know if I will need longer bolts for the Ford Racing Diff Cover being sealed with a lube locker gasket?

They should be fine. Use threadlocker of course.

BTW I don't know if you saw my post in the Diff Cover thread:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...-new-ford-racing-irs-diff-cover-girdle-5.html

You will need 2.5 qts for the fill. Don't fill it per the Ford instructions with the cover. It will overfill and blow out the vent tube when you drive it.

 

[TRBO VNM]

Valvoline SynPower also has the modifier in it. It doesn't say it on the bottle but if you go to their site and download the specs on it you will find that it does have it already. Just passing the info along.

Thanks. Usually use factory, RP or Mobil 1. I think I have used Amsoil once. I plan to stick with those.

 

[ac427cobra]

So I ordered my parts today. Anyone know if I will need longer bolts for the Ford Racing Diff Cover being sealed with a lube locker gasket?

The new upgraded Ford Racing cover comes with longer bolts that need to be used because the OEM bolts would be too short. The new cover has a thicker flange on it as it is a LOT beefier than the OEM cover.

FWIW

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