Trac-Lok rebuild how to.

crumbie50 · March 3rd, 2008, 11:44 PM

I did a similar rebuild of my traclok a while back. Except instead of using an extra clutch pack, we just used the thickest shim in the rebuild kit. Made for getting all the gears back in a real pita but they are in there TIGHT. The rear would click/pop during turns initially, but went away with some driving.

86_Notch · March 3rd, 2008, 11:48 PM

awesome !!!

+ 1 on the sticky

Mike Johnson · March 3rd, 2008, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by Iwannagofast

this is awesome ryan.........i vote STICKY for sure

I agree

Iwannagofast · March 4th, 2008, 12:05 AM

MACHINIST'S DIAL INDICATOR - eBay (item 220206501308 end time Mar-04-08 20:18:38 PST)

anybody know if this dial indicator would be good for this kinda project

ryans88gt · March 4th, 2008, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by crumbie50

I did a similar rebuild of my traclok a while back. Except instead of using an extra clutch pack, we just used the thickest shim in the rebuild kit. Made for getting all the gears back in a real pita but they are in there TIGHT. The rear would click/pop during turns initially, but went away with some driving.

Putting an extra clutch in there increases the friction surface area by 25%, overshimming it makes the geometry wrong so the clutch pack works harder initially so it wears out quicker. A better way to get that result is to use the F150 S-spring.

Thanks to everyone for the comments on the write up, it took me longer to do the writeup than it did to do the rebuild.

ryans88gt · March 4th, 2008, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by Iwannagofast

MACHINIST'S DIAL INDICATOR - eBay (item 220206501308 end time Mar-04-08 20:18:38 PST)

anybody know if this dial indicator would be good for this kinda project

That will work, but one with a magnetic stand will be really useful.

Iwannagofast · March 4th, 2008, 12:30 AM

yeah i ended up goin to summit and getin one of those with the magnetic stand and i got a micrometer and just bought a king cobra clutch kit, shift fork, and steed cable quadrant and firewall adjuster.....fun night

e3sean · March 4th, 2008, 02:32 AM

hey ryan how do u put a picture in your sig??

Iwannagofast · March 4th, 2008, 02:58 AM

i think maybe get a url for the photo like at photobucket or something then link it in there.....i dont know if that is right for sure but you might try it???

BWAL09 · March 4th, 2008, 05:18 AM

this needs to be featured on the homepage

8t6gt · March 4th, 2008, 05:44 AM

Damn Ryan nice write up

crowbar73 · March 4th, 2008, 08:59 AM

Wow, that is very cool of you to take the time document this. I 2nd the vote for sticky. I wish i had this when I had to to work on an explorer rear end a few years ago. It took me like an hour to get those planetary gears lined up right.

ryans88gt · March 4th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by crowbar73

Wow, that is very cool of you to take the time document this. I 2nd the vote for sticky. I wish i had this when I had to to work on an explorer rear end a few years ago. It took me like an hour to get those planetary gears lined up right.

Thanks again guys for the comments. It was fun to write up since I had all those nice pics. I'd like to see this get put up as a sticky or at least get put in the tech archive. Any moderators around??

Darrell??

Darrell · March 4th, 2008, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by crumbie50

I did a similar rebuild of my traclok a while back. Except instead of using an extra clutch pack, we just used the thickest shim in the rebuild kit. Made for getting all the gears back in a real pita but they are in there TIGHT. The rear would click/pop during turns initially, but went away with some driving.

The reason why the click and pop goes away is because you have sucessfully prematurely wore the clutch packs. You should have used an extra clutch pack. All that extra shim did was schedule the next rebuild alot sooner for you.

Darrell · March 4th, 2008, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

Thanks again guys for the comments. It was fun to write up since I had all those nice pics. I'd like to see this get put up as a sticky or at least get put in the tech archive. Any moderators around??

Darrell??

I stickied it. Sorry it took so long. I've been really busy.

dag545 · March 8th, 2008, 02:59 PM

Good info man. TWO THUMBS UP!!

ujslost · March 8th, 2008, 03:17 PM

The "S" spring install part with the hose clamps is a great idea. I work at a dealership where I have all the "special" and usually useless tools for the job. But I love this idea Ryan came up with here.

Also you can buy the clutch pack kit from ford for the 05+ stangs they are carbon fiber. And You can use the "S" spring from an F150 instead of adding extra clutches to get a tighter pack.

ryans88gt · March 8th, 2008, 08:58 PM

I mentioned the F150 spring above, it basically results in the clutches wearing out faster, but will lock it up a bit better. Adding an extra clutch adds an additional 40% friction surface without the added wear. The carbon clutch set is definitely an upgrade as far as longevity, but is about twice as expensive. If it is in your budget, I say go for it, but you'll need two kits to put 4 clutches in it.

ujslost · March 9th, 2008, 12:39 AM

I must have missed the F150 spring you mentioned, sorry.

95wip · March 10th, 2008, 02:31 PM

nice write up for sure!! I'm also impressed with the pictures! very helpful

March 4th, 2008, 12:05 AM	#24
Iwannagofast Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 Mustang GT 9.39@76.09----1/8th mile Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,760	MACHINIST'S DIAL INDICATOR - eBay (item 220206501308 end time Mar-04-08 20:18:38 PST) anybody know if this dial indicator would be good for this kinda project __________________ stang=40's dumped,pro 5.0 short throw, king cobra clutch, adj. clutch cable and firewall adjuster...pretty much stock 2001 tacoma=magnaflow, K&N cai, tb spacer, 2.5" susp. lift, 32x11.50s, electric fan, few dress up items

March 4th, 2008, 12:30 AM	#27
Iwannagofast Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 Mustang GT 9.39@76.09----1/8th mile Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,760	yeah i ended up goin to summit and getin one of those with the magnetic stand and i got a micrometer and just bought a king cobra clutch kit, shift fork, and steed cable quadrant and firewall adjuster.....fun night __________________ stang=40's dumped,pro 5.0 short throw, king cobra clutch, adj. clutch cable and firewall adjuster...pretty much stock 2001 tacoma=magnaflow, K&N cai, tb spacer, 2.5" susp. lift, 32x11.50s, electric fan, few dress up items

March 4th, 2008, 02:58 AM	#29
Iwannagofast Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 Mustang GT 9.39@76.09----1/8th mile Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,760	i think maybe get a url for the photo like at photobucket or something then link it in there.....i dont know if that is right for sure but you might try it??? __________________ stang=40's dumped,pro 5.0 short throw, king cobra clutch, adj. clutch cable and firewall adjuster...pretty much stock 2001 tacoma=magnaflow, K&N cai, tb spacer, 2.5" susp. lift, 32x11.50s, electric fan, few dress up items

March 4th, 2008, 05:44 AM	#31
8t6gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In Georgia knocking on doors looking for BWAL Posts: 6,840	Damn Ryan nice write up __________________ Fuck it im out

March 4th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#32
crowbar73 Regular 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waynesboro, VA Posts: 107	Wow, that is very cool of you to take the time document this. I 2nd the vote for sticky. I wish i had this when I had to to work on an explorer rear end a few years ago. It took me like an hour to get those planetary gears lined up right. __________________ He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot Garage: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-10915/

March 3rd, 2008, 11:44 PM	#21
crumbie50 Regular 1993 Mustang LX 14.0 @ 98 mph Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Upperstate Posts: 179	I did a similar rebuild of my traclok a while back. Except instead of using an extra clutch pack, we just used the thickest shim in the rebuild kit. Made for getting all the gears back in a real pita but they are in there TIGHT. The rear would click/pop during turns initially, but went away with some driving.

March 3rd, 2008, 11:48 PM	#22
86_Notch Regular 1986 lx notch 10.78 @ 124.96 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 332	awesome !!! + 1 on the sticky

March 8th, 2008, 02:59 PM	#36
dag545 Regular 1995 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 79	Good info man. TWO THUMBS UP!!

March 8th, 2008, 03:17 PM	#37
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,413	The "S" spring install part with the hose clamps is a great idea. I work at a dealership where I have all the "special" and usually useless tools for the job. But I love this idea Ryan came up with here. Also you can buy the clutch pack kit from ford for the 05+ stangs they are carbon fiber. And You can use the "S" spring from an F150 instead of adding extra clutches to get a tighter pack. __________________

March 8th, 2008, 08:58 PM	#38
ryans88gt Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 2,975	I mentioned the F150 spring above, it basically results in the clutches wearing out faster, but will lock it up a bit better. Adding an extra clutch adds an additional 40% friction surface without the added wear. The carbon clutch set is definitely an upgrade as far as longevity, but is about twice as expensive. If it is in your budget, I say go for it, but you'll need two kits to put 4 clutches in it. __________________ 89 LX 515 hp 497 ftlbs 88 GT 11.4 @ 118 Last edited by ryans88gt : March 8th, 2008 at 09:04 PM.

March 9th, 2008, 12:39 AM	#39
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,413	I must have missed the F150 spring you mentioned, sorry. __________________

March 10th, 2008, 02:31 PM	#40
95wip Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DownRiver Michigan Posts: 251	nice write up for sure!! I'm also impressed with the pictures! very helpful __________________ 95' GT is being reconstructed!

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