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Traction lock diff. problems??

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Old 05-11-2006, 09:32 PM
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Default Traction lock diff. problems??

I will be installing my 4.10's sometime soon and my mechanic told me there was a problem with the diff. going out. My car has 55K miles on it. i was wondering if this is a common problem or has happened to many people. If so, i figured i would rebuild it as long as I was installing gears. Thanks
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Old 05-11-2006, 11:30 PM
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anyone??
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Old 05-11-2006, 11:31 PM
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Default RE: Traction lock diff. problems??

mustangs are not popular for differential failure, they are just as prone to it as any other car manufacturer...now plastic intake, yes =p
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Old 05-12-2006, 12:37 AM
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ok well i noticed that there was a TSB on it so i was wondering if i was common or not .
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Old 05-12-2006, 01:30 AM
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Default RE: Traction lock diff. problems??

its not common, but there have been a few people here including myself that have had a bearing go out. It wouldn't hurt to have them put a complete bearing kit in at the time of the gear install. its only about another 100 bucks
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Old 05-12-2006, 01:37 AM
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A bearing kit should be a must when installing gears.... It is very cheap insurance compared to the rear end going out.
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Old 05-13-2006, 12:49 AM
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no its true the clutchs in the diff pit after like 10000 miles on some peopls rides... 45 bucks for the clutchs DO IT
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Old 05-13-2006, 02:19 PM
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Yea i have an auto, so dont have to worry about clutch, and i ordered a bearing kit along with my gears. now i jaust got to get them installed. i hope they are as fun as everybody says.
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