Just got some wonderful news...

dcook_14 · March 30th, 2010, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by F8TL BYT

Not true, the 99-04 SRA are all the same, 94-98 are all the same but are different than 99-04 and fox bodies are different also...

Sorry should have clarified

I don't really care/know about pre-99 cars so whenever I use blanket words like "any" I usually mean any 99+ part

8.8's from explorers work, and I think they are all 31 spline. You might want to look into something like that too

Ke^in · March 30th, 2010, 10:38 AM

The explorer a direct bolt on without modifications?

F8TL BYT · March 30th, 2010, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Ke^in

How much?

If I can get a rear for cheap, it would be cheaper to just put it on, then pay someone to look at it, charge me a ton of money to do that, then pay someone to fix it PLUS the parts. See what I am saying?

I dont think you are really understanding what i mean... If you go out and buy a used rear end, you dont know what your getting into and maybe worse than what you have right now. The person selling it may say its perfect but you never know people do lie... I am 99.99% sure that your housing is not messed up at all... I have seen many many people completely shatter their rear ends and even blow holes in the diff covers and the housing was still fine...

Take it to a shop (not a dealership) and have them look at it and fix it. If I had to make an educated guess, I would say that the differential needs rebuilt and that would be it.

Originally Posted by dcook_14

Sorry should have clarified I don't really care/know about pre-99 cars so whenever I use blanket words like "any" I usually mean any 99+ part

8.8's from explorers work, and I think they are all 31 spline. You might want to look into something like that too

that hurts my fewwings

Ke^in · March 30th, 2010, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by F8TL BYT

I dont think you are really understanding what i mean... If you go out and buy a used rear end, you dont know what your getting into and maybe worse than what you have right now.

And that is exactly why I didn't grab the 2001 with 80k miles on it. Even if it was going to cost me only $250.

I am 99.99% sure that your housing is not messed up at all... I have seen many many people completely shatter their rear ends and even blow holes in the diff covers and the housing was still fine...

The guy said something about it being "grayed" and the "bearings" may have become unsealed from the main rear and spun it. And I would need a new on if that was the case. I have a feeling since he admitted that he wasn't set up for gear work, he just wanted to replace the whole rear.

Take it to a shop (not a dealership) and have them look at it and fix it. If I had to make an educated guess, I would say that the differential needs rebuilt and that would be it.

And being that I wanted new gears anyhow....

that hurts my fewwings

There is a guy on LS1tech with a 95 GT making 470+ rwhp N/A on his car right now. It's pretty bad-assed.

Ke^in · March 30th, 2010, 01:50 PM

Plus, if the complete rear was messed, it shouldn't be drivable right?

dcook_14 · March 30th, 2010, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Ke^in

The explorer a direct bolt on without modifications?

Should be, you'll need different axles of course though

Originally Posted by F8TL BYT

that hurts my fewwings

Sorry man, nothing personal lol Don't let it hurt your feelings too much. The not liking comment was more for the Fox bodies. I don't like them at all. The 94-98 cars are fine, but I don't have one so I don't really know about them and there's not a lot of reason for me to learn. I just know what I pick up here and there. For now I just want to get to know the New Edges and modular motors inside-out and backwards.

If it makes you feel any better, I like your car's looks

Eagle2000GT · March 30th, 2010, 03:00 PM

I bought a used Explorer differential for $75. It needed a clutch pack so that increased the cost to about $175.

I have a perfectly good stock 28 spline differential and axles with ring and pinion gear sitting in my garage. Those and a $150-175 bearing kit would completely rebuild your rearend. I can't imagine that your housing is bad. The cover might be bad and what's that cost $40-50? I bought one for my truck but I can't remember how much it cost.

To be honest though, if you've got to rebuild it... upgrade.

Ke^in · March 30th, 2010, 04:34 PM

Like I said before, I don't have a ton of money to spend in a "better" rear. I might get back to you with that rear.

My only problems with buying a used one is, I have no clue how much it's been abused. The other is, shipping.

slikirish · March 30th, 2010, 05:45 PM

I'll call freddy for you tomorrow and tell him to hook you up. He will also look at it for no charge as well. If the entire housing does have to be replaced, let Freddy get the parts for you. He can get them cheaper and faster than you can. I'll message you on here or on FB after I talk to him tomorrow morning.

Ke^in · March 30th, 2010, 06:54 PM

As always, you da man silk.

For those that don't know, silk and I live in the same town.

I was hoping he'd read this.

y2k02 · March 30th, 2010, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by Ke^in

How much?

$250 shipped for this.

FMS 3.73 gears $125 shipped.

Ke^in · April 7th, 2010, 01:13 PM

Nice...

Anyhow, slik's guy is going to look at it Monday. I am going to go from there.

Thanks again.

Ke^in · April 14th, 2010, 12:38 PM

So got the car back today. It was a 3 or 4 bearing sets that were SHOT. Only cost me about 350 to get it fixed. I want to thank slikirish again for the hookup.

BTW I was told by said mechanic there that putting synthetic in the rear can wear out said bearings quicker than non-synthetic. Any truth to this?

slikirish · April 14th, 2010, 07:02 PM

That's actually a quick turn around for Freddie. Too bad you didn't have some gears to have him throw in their at the same time.

I have heard the same about using non-synthetic from multiple places.

BTW, had to have my windshield replaced and am now in search of a hookup for a new inspection sticker. Freddie's buddy that did inspections closed up shop.

Ke^in · April 15th, 2010, 05:31 AM

Ouch!

I was asking around about that BTW. Do you know the place between Vienna and Boaz next to the BP? gas station run by a guy named Gary? Older guy? My dad just got one of his older cars inspected, and it had a exhaust leak really bad, and it still passed. The guy didn't even check it.

I doubt he checks your mid-pipe.. you can always check.

This is one of the main reasons I'm probably going to go catted.

slikirish · April 16th, 2010, 07:47 PM

so Freddie's buddy didn't close up shop, just took the winter off. Anyone in the MOV needing a hookup, lemme know and I can get you in touch with this guy. Don't wanna post his info online

Ke^in · April 17th, 2010, 06:06 AM

That makes sense

I wish I knew him when I had the 10% tint. But then again, I don't wanna give the police a reason to pull me over.

BTW how much did you pay for that Dashscan?

March 30th, 2010, 10:38 AM	#42
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	The explorer a direct bolt on without modifications? __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

March 30th, 2010, 01:50 PM	#45
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	Plus, if the complete rear was messed, it shouldn't be drivable right? __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

March 30th, 2010, 03:00 PM	#47
Eagle2000GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 5,311 iTrader: 1 reviews	I bought a used Explorer differential for $75. It needed a clutch pack so that increased the cost to about $175. I have a perfectly good stock 28 spline differential and axles with ring and pinion gear sitting in my garage. Those and a $150-175 bearing kit would completely rebuild your rearend. I can't imagine that your housing is bad. The cover might be bad and what's that cost $40-50? I bought one for my truck but I can't remember how much it cost. To be honest though, if you've got to rebuild it... upgrade. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

March 30th, 2010, 04:34 PM	#48
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	Like I said before, I don't have a ton of money to spend in a "better" rear. I might get back to you with that rear. My only problems with buying a used one is, I have no clue how much it's been abused. The other is, shipping. __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

March 30th, 2010, 05:45 PM	#49
slikirish Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 5spd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 2,679 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'll call freddy for you tomorrow and tell him to hook you up. He will also look at it for no charge as well. If the entire housing does have to be replaced, let Freddy get the parts for you. He can get them cheaper and faster than you can. I'll message you on here or on FB after I talk to him tomorrow morning. __________________ Mods in Garage

March 30th, 2010, 06:54 PM	#50
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	As always, you da man silk. For those that don't know, silk and I live in the same town. I was hoping he'd read this. __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

April 7th, 2010, 01:13 PM	#52
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice... Anyhow, slik's guy is going to look at it Monday. I am going to go from there. Thanks again. __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

April 14th, 2010, 12:38 PM	#53
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	So got the car back today. It was a 3 or 4 bearing sets that were SHOT. Only cost me about 350 to get it fixed. I want to thank slikirish again for the hookup. BTW I was told by said mechanic there that putting synthetic in the rear can wear out said bearings quicker than non-synthetic. Any truth to this? __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

April 14th, 2010, 07:02 PM	#54
slikirish Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 5spd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 2,679 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's actually a quick turn around for Freddie. Too bad you didn't have some gears to have him throw in their at the same time. I have heard the same about using non-synthetic from multiple places. BTW, had to have my windshield replaced and am now in search of a hookup for a new inspection sticker. Freddie's buddy that did inspections closed up shop. __________________ Mods in Garage

April 15th, 2010, 05:31 AM	#55
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ouch! I was asking around about that BTW. Do you know the place between Vienna and Boaz next to the BP? gas station run by a guy named Gary? Older guy? My dad just got one of his older cars inspected, and it had a exhaust leak really bad, and it still passed. The guy didn't even check it. I doubt he checks your mid-pipe.. you can always check. This is one of the main reasons I'm probably going to go catted. __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

April 16th, 2010, 07:47 PM	#56
slikirish Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 5spd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 2,679 iTrader: 0 reviews	so Freddie's buddy didn't close up shop, just took the winter off. Anyone in the MOV needing a hookup, lemme know and I can get you in touch with this guy. Don't wanna post his info online __________________ Mods in Garage

April 17th, 2010, 06:06 AM	#57
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	That makes sense I wish I knew him when I had the 10% tint. But then again, I don't wanna give the police a reason to pull me over. BTW how much did you pay for that Dashscan? __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

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