Is all this really needed??

[SoCalCobra311]

Upgrading my gears to the 4.10's soon and American Muscle recommends while this is being done you upgrade the stock Traction-Lok (posi for chevy's) components and use another kit for the gear install. I have them listed in the links below.

Trac-Lok Kit
Ford Racing 8.8" Traction-LOK Rebuild Kit w/ Carbon Discs at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Install Kit
Mustang Rear End Installation Kit at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!


It looks like all preventive maintenance which I am all for.

 

[dark-knight]

couldnt hurt i suppose. and mind as well since you will already have it apart

 

[04Mach1Blurr]

I think it depends if you need it. Also how many miles ur diff has on it. I hve 4.10s waiting to go into my cobra diff which only has alittle over 8,000 miles on it so i am not buying the track lock kit

 

[SoCalCobra311]

34k miles, but I am not the original owner. the previous owner also put a roll cage in the car so Im not sure how the car was driven before.

 

[04Mach1Blurr]

If i were in your spot, Id do it. Could save ya from having to open it up later on again. And plus it will be ready to go for racing

 

[pho_phizzat]

if you have the extra money then why not,

 

[tmhutch]

Definately want to get the clutch upgrade for the diff. Stock setup doesnt lock well at all after a bit of abuse.

 

[bwahl602]

wrong guys... thats not what you need

the trac-loc is not what chevys use... thats been fords LS for years... chevys have had the gov-loc

you need this kit: you need the new carrier bearings and specifically, the pinion bearings and crush sleeve..
Rear End Installation Kit (8.8in) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

forget the clutch rebuild kit... that can be done at anytime and ur miles seem low so probably not necessary...

i wouldnt touch the trac loc... when it needs clutches, spend the money on a 31 spline unit and upgrade the axles...

regardless, you need the new bearings as well as the shims for new gears

bill

 

[speedofsound]

you need this kit: you need the new carrier bearings and specifically, the pinion bearings and crush sleeve..
Rear End Installation Kit (8.8in) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

regardless, you need the new bearings as well as the shims for new gears

bill

This.

I just did the same swap on my Cobra diff when I went to 4.10s. It has the same amount of miles as your diff. You do not need to mess with the clutches right now. AM has a great price on that kit ...Lethal is selling it for $95 :nonono:. IMO, Bill's response is spot on.