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04-06-2011, 01:24 PM

#21

mgmuscari

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Location: NJ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by uedlose

The 31 spline axles do not increase axle diameter in the bearing area so the stock bearings still work.

Live & learn

Still, for $30, it doesn't hurt to replace the bearings & housing end seals while you're at it.

04-06-2011, 02:37 PM

#22

uedlose

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^^^^ I agree with you about the bearings and seals

04-06-2011, 07:17 PM

#23

holyshift

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Join Date: Jul 2007

Location: Sandusky,OH

Posts: 893

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonman20

I bought a rear end with 373 and a posi that came from a ranger at a swap meet and it was suppose to fit my 88 gt so I got a guy to put it in for me and he said my axles r to small they just spinned in the rearend so I figure it has to be for 31 spline axles Caz there is only to types of axles that came in a 8.8 right? And my is how do u tell what axles fit the diff and if it is 31 spline axles what do I need exactly to change my car from 28 to 31?

Dude were are you located in ohio,I have an 8.8 out of my fox that has the 5 lug conversion done to it and I just had a brand new 4:10 gear installed in it. Also putting my old control arms with it. $250 its yours,Ill even meet you half way. Let me know.

04-06-2011, 08:30 PM

#24

Venomantidote95

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Location: alabama

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What axles can u buy that dosent come with new bearings and seals! If the diameter dosent grow how the they poof the extra splines onto the shaft? The bearing end does remain the same diameter I didnt think to further explain so yes the stock bearing and seal work but most axle kits come with new bearings and seal why not replace the why do a halfazz job?

Last edited by Venomantidote95; 04-06-2011 at 08:47 PM.