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Old 07-07-2011, 10:49 PM
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about if i need traction-lok rebuild kit. Im not trying to make this the trillionth "which gear should I go with?" thread Rather, just wondering about the Trac lok kit. I mean, my car isn't a one wheel wonder yet but im swapping gears and im on the fence about this. My car has 63K ish on it currently.

Also, I assume that it's a wise bet to do the bearing kit? Or is the install kit good enough unless i find a bad bearing.
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Old 07-08-2011, 06:33 AM
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If you are doing gears might as well do a rebuild, it makes good sense
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Old 07-08-2011, 07:56 AM
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31 spline upgrade kit is a good idea. I mean its the same job as a gear install. I know it adds $384 to the upgrade, but it will be stronger for you and more reliable if you ever start wanting to be serious about racing, whether its in a straight line or corners.
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Old 07-08-2011, 09:28 AM
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Axles and a new diff is only $384?
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Old 07-08-2011, 10:19 AM
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he's planning on buying the $109 T-lok rebuild kit. I was saying it would only be $384 over what he would be paying for the rebuild kit and he wouldnt have to pay someone to rebuild it. Its close to $500 total for the new axles and diff from AM with free shipping. But still a worthy upgrade nonetheless.
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Old 07-10-2011, 05:09 PM
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Unless you do alot of Racing, burnouts and etc..I wouldnt think you would need to rebuild your t-lock..But hey...if you got the extra cash then yea..go for it.
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Old 07-11-2011, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by lizzyfan
If you are doing gears might as well do a rebuild, it makes good sense
This.
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Old 07-11-2011, 09:03 AM
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doesanyone make a limited slp that does not use clutch packs?
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Old 07-11-2011, 09:16 AM
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Edit: I dont think there are. I thought the Torsen's and the eaton were not clutch style but they are.
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Old 07-11-2011, 09:36 AM
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There are LSD that use a set of "floating helical cut gear pinions" like the Quaife Diffs (what is used in the Focus RS)

http://www.quaife.co.uk/differentials
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