8.8 axle/carrier question

Never2fasst · August 3rd, 2007, 10:21 PM

If I upgrade to 31 spline axles on a rear from an 88 LX could I just swap out the spider gears for a 31 spline locker and keep the stock carrier? Trying to avoid having to reset the gears. Thanks!

JBIGBOOTSY · August 4th, 2007, 11:08 AM

thats a really question, I don't know the answer, but I hope someone knows, because if it works, I'm gonna jack your Idea.

5mustang0 · August 5th, 2007, 04:39 PM

i dont understand what your asking sorry

HMUSN · August 5th, 2007, 04:42 PM

hmm I don't know if that will work..

when you take out the stock 28spline diff it's going to move the ring and pinion around a tad anyway.

I would just reset the gears.

5mustang0 · August 5th, 2007, 04:50 PM

yea i would just reset everyhting just to be on the safe side

Twist 2 Go · August 5th, 2007, 05:11 PM

yes, it's possible but you'll have to find the 31spline spider gear kit for the small carrier. As for resetting the gears, you won't have to do anything to do. just make sure you keep the shims on the same side they came out of.

Drick · August 5th, 2007, 07:25 PM

It will work but just to be safe I would reset the gears anyway it wont take much longer and your better safe than sorry

Never2fasst · August 5th, 2007, 07:28 PM

Thanks for all of the help. The shops around here charge a fortune to set gears and I can install a locker without having to pull the carrier out. I'm going to give it a shot and I'll let everyone know how it goes (It'll be a while...gotta save my pennies for a locker!)

August 3rd, 2007, 10:21 PM	#1
Never2fasst Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	8.8 axle/carrier question If I upgrade to 31 spline axles on a rear from an 88 LX could I just swap out the spider gears for a 31 spline locker and keep the stock carrier? Trying to avoid having to reset the gears. Thanks!

August 4th, 2007, 11:08 AM	#2
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats a really question, I don't know the answer, but I hope someone knows, because if it works, I'm gonna jack your Idea. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

August 5th, 2007, 04:42 PM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	hmm I don't know if that will work.. when you take out the stock 28spline diff it's going to move the ring and pinion around a tad anyway. I would just reset the gears. __________________

August 5th, 2007, 05:11 PM	#6
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes, it's possible but you'll have to find the 31spline spider gear kit for the small carrier. As for resetting the gears, you won't have to do anything to do. just make sure you keep the shims on the same side they came out of. __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

August 5th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#7
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	It will work but just to be safe I would reset the gears anyway it wont take much longer and your better safe than sorry __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

August 5th, 2007, 04:39 PM	#3
5mustang0 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 253 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont understand what your asking sorry

August 5th, 2007, 04:50 PM	#5
5mustang0 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 253 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea i would just reset everyhting just to be on the safe side

August 5th, 2007, 07:28 PM	#8
Never2fasst Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for all of the help. The shops around here charge a fortune to set gears and I can install a locker without having to pull the carrier out. I'm going to give it a shot and I'll let everyone know how it goes (It'll be a while...gotta save my pennies for a locker!)

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