8.8 Rear Axle

Bies08 · April 10th, 2007, 08:51 PM

I'm putting in a 8.8 rear axle(yes i have a V6...no one really answered on how to rebuild it) but im going ot rebuild it while its out and put 4.10's in it. I was wondering what all is involved in rebuilding the axle??

does anyone know of a good website that shows you how to rebuild it and what to replace and what to do??

zerofx150 · April 10th, 2007, 10:31 PM

i would recommend taking it to a shop for the gear install, which will be most of the rebuild unless you wanna rebuild the carrier too.

Drgnracin72 · April 10th, 2007, 10:56 PM

you going with stock axles? if so why not just put gears in your 7.7 and call it a day

Bies08 · April 10th, 2007, 11:58 PM

i'm going to grab an 8.8 from a wrecked gt and try and rebuild the whole thing. I'm going ot have a professional install gears tho. what else is there to rebuild?

MustangMatt96GT · April 11th, 2007, 12:02 AM

Axles and bearings and to rebuild the T-loc!

Bies08 · April 11th, 2007, 12:20 AM

so in order to rebuild it you pretty much jsut have to replace some bearings??? i think i'll leave the T-lok alone because my teachers dnt know what all this stuff is. haha...

MustangMatt96GT · April 11th, 2007, 12:23 AM

naw the t-loc is not hard! YOu just take off one of the spring thingys and then take out the spider gears and then replace the clutch disks! Its not to hard! To rebuild it you should do some upgraded axles and t-loc and new bearings and seals!

barksdaleammo · April 11th, 2007, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

naw the t-loc is not hard! YOu just take off one of the spring thingys and then take out the spider gears and then replace the clutch disks! Its not to hard! To rebuild it you should do some upgraded axles and t-loc and new bearings and seals!

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matrixpuba · April 11th, 2007, 09:53 AM

dude why you are in there why not put in a set of 31 spline axles and t lok out of a cobra?

Bies08 · April 11th, 2007, 10:55 PM

ooh...a cobra..idk if i can find a used rear axle from a 99-04 cobra tho! What do you mean upgraded axles...whats the difference between a cobra axle and a gt axle?

ujslost · April 11th, 2007, 11:04 PM

why are you putting a 8.8 in a v6
they make 3.73 and 4.10 for 7.5

Bies08 · April 11th, 2007, 11:06 PM

yes but over time im planning on dropping a 4.2 into it. therefore i dont think the 7.5 will hold up. and i need something to do for this project for school. i

MustangMatt96GT · April 11th, 2007, 11:15 PM

Okay so the 99-04 cobra rear ends are IRS so that will not work!! But Upgraded axles and t-loc is more splines! The more the splines the more power it can handle! Personally unless that 4.2 has forced induction I dont think the 7.5 will have a problem, because the 4.2 is still a 6er correct?

Bies08 · April 11th, 2007, 11:22 PM

um...i dont think the 4.2 is a 6er....im either thinking bout putting a 4.2 or 4.6. wait...the 4.2 is what the GTs have in them isn't it!? anyways i just need a project to do and i wnated to do it over my car. where do i get the upgraded axle and tloc?

Bies08 · April 11th, 2007, 11:23 PM

my bad i meant a 4.6. sorry i was talking bout stroking the 3.8 earlier...my bad i meant putting a 4.6 in it

MustangMatt96GT · April 11th, 2007, 11:28 PM

Okay! here are some axle kits, but I am sure you could find better that took maybe 20 seconds to find!http://www.50resto.com/products.aspx...ory=MREARAXL16
And when you go with different spline axles stock are 28 you have to get a T-Loc that has the same spline as the new axles! If you have anymore questions just ask!

Bies08 · April 11th, 2007, 11:34 PM

damn they want 500 dollars for the one i need!!! wow im pry goin to have to give out 200 for the axle at a salvage yrd..then another 500! plus my 4.10 gear install(which i have a manual). i figured if i want to change the gears again i always can...but i dont want to soo yeah.that will be 300...thers 1 grand! shit!

MustangMatt96GT · April 11th, 2007, 11:40 PM

I bet you might beable to do it cheaper! And anyways, if you are only going to have maybe 300-350 rwhp with out sometype of forced induction so the stock 28s will be fine for that! Let me know how much HP you plan on and how you will get it and then we can tell you what will be a better option!

Bies08 · April 11th, 2007, 11:45 PM

um...i thought bout a 4.6 TT set up. that is in the wayyy future. or i might just leave it at 4.6 because this is going to be a daily driver and i plan on finding a wrecked cobra and fixing it up(im giong into autobody in the next few years)

MustangMatt96GT · April 11th, 2007, 11:48 PM

Yeah I think that staying with the 28 spline will be fine if you dont run any FI or high shot of nitrous!

April 10th, 2007, 08:51 PM	#1
Bies08 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 763 iTrader: 0 reviews	8.8 Rear Axle I'm putting in a 8.8 rear axle(yes i have a V6...no one really answered on how to rebuild it) but im going ot rebuild it while its out and put 4.10's in it. I was wondering what all is involved in rebuilding the axle?? does anyone know of a good website that shows you how to rebuild it and what to replace and what to do?? __________________ If you aren't first.....your last!

April 10th, 2007, 10:31 PM	#2
zerofx150 Regular 2003 GT 13.6 @ 101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ada OK Posts: 387 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would recommend taking it to a shop for the gear install, which will be most of the rebuild unless you wanna rebuild the carrier too. __________________ 03 GT 5sp, K&N FIPK, MAC LT ceramic coated headers, MAC Prochamber, Steeda Tri-ax, 3.73, SCT X-cal2 tuned by D&G Dyno Tune, NX plate Kit, Eibach Pro Springs, CMS Stage 2 cams. STRIKE design from MK Motorsports.

April 10th, 2007, 10:56 PM	#3
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	you going with stock axles? if so why not just put gears in your 7.7 and call it a day __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

April 10th, 2007, 11:58 PM	#4
Bies08 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 763 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'm going to grab an 8.8 from a wrecked gt and try and rebuild the whole thing. I'm going ot have a professional install gears tho. what else is there to rebuild? __________________ If you aren't first.....your last!

April 11th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#5
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Axles and bearings and to rebuild the T-loc! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

April 11th, 2007, 12:20 AM	#6
Bies08 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 763 iTrader: 0 reviews	so in order to rebuild it you pretty much jsut have to replace some bearings??? i think i'll leave the T-lok alone because my teachers dnt know what all this stuff is. haha... __________________ If you aren't first.....your last!

April 11th, 2007, 12:23 AM	#7
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	naw the t-loc is not hard! YOu just take off one of the spring thingys and then take out the spider gears and then replace the clutch disks! Its not to hard! To rebuild it you should do some upgraded axles and t-loc and new bearings and seals! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

April 11th, 2007, 09:53 AM	#9
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	dude why you are in there why not put in a set of 31 spline axles and t lok out of a cobra? __________________

April 11th, 2007, 10:55 PM	#10
Bies08 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 763 iTrader: 0 reviews	ooh...a cobra..idk if i can find a used rear axle from a 99-04 cobra tho! What do you mean upgraded axles...whats the difference between a cobra axle and a gt axle? __________________ If you aren't first.....your last!

April 11th, 2007, 11:04 PM	#11
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	why are you putting a 8.8 in a v6 they make 3.73 and 4.10 for 7.5 __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

April 11th, 2007, 11:06 PM	#12
Bies08 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 763 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes but over time im planning on dropping a 4.2 into it. therefore i dont think the 7.5 will hold up. and i need something to do for this project for school. i __________________ If you aren't first.....your last!

April 11th, 2007, 11:15 PM	#13
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Okay so the 99-04 cobra rear ends are IRS so that will not work!! But Upgraded axles and t-loc is more splines! The more the splines the more power it can handle! Personally unless that 4.2 has forced induction I dont think the 7.5 will have a problem, because the 4.2 is still a 6er correct? __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

April 11th, 2007, 11:22 PM	#14
Bies08 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 763 iTrader: 0 reviews	um...i dont think the 4.2 is a 6er....im either thinking bout putting a 4.2 or 4.6. wait...the 4.2 is what the GTs have in them isn't it!? anyways i just need a project to do and i wnated to do it over my car. where do i get the upgraded axle and tloc? __________________ If you aren't first.....your last!

April 11th, 2007, 11:23 PM	#15
Bies08 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 763 iTrader: 0 reviews	my bad i meant a 4.6. sorry i was talking bout stroking the 3.8 earlier...my bad i meant putting a 4.6 in it __________________ If you aren't first.....your last!

April 11th, 2007, 11:28 PM	#16
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Okay! here are some axle kits, but I am sure you could find better that took maybe 20 seconds to find!http://www.50resto.com/products.aspx...ory=MREARAXL16 And when you go with different spline axles stock are 28 you have to get a T-Loc that has the same spline as the new axles! If you have anymore questions just ask! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

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April 11th, 2007, 11:34 PM	#17
Bies08 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 763 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn they want 500 dollars for the one i need!!! wow im pry goin to have to give out 200 for the axle at a salvage yrd..then another 500! plus my 4.10 gear install(which i have a manual). i figured if i want to change the gears again i always can...but i dont want to soo yeah.that will be 300...thers 1 grand! shit! __________________ If you aren't first.....your last!

April 11th, 2007, 11:40 PM	#18
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	I bet you might beable to do it cheaper! And anyways, if you are only going to have maybe 300-350 rwhp with out sometype of forced induction so the stock 28s will be fine for that! Let me know how much HP you plan on and how you will get it and then we can tell you what will be a better option! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

April 11th, 2007, 11:45 PM	#19
Bies08 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 763 iTrader: 0 reviews	um...i thought bout a 4.6 TT set up. that is in the wayyy future. or i might just leave it at 4.6 because this is going to be a daily driver and i plan on finding a wrecked cobra and fixing it up(im giong into autobody in the next few years) __________________ If you aren't first.....your last!

April 11th, 2007, 11:48 PM	#20
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yeah I think that staying with the 28 spline will be fine if you dont run any FI or high shot of nitrous! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

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