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Old 12-31-2009, 03:45 PM
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As opposed to going with a 31 Spline axles and an Eaton unit, I just decided to replace the rear end clutches and see where that gets me. I just figured spending $80 bucks and seeing what happens is worth a shot, as opposed to spending $700.

Any thoughts on how long that should do the trick with eliminating the one wheel burnouts and what's the downside going one way verse the other?
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Old 12-31-2009, 03:59 PM
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Just replace the clutches with the carbon fibers and forget about it. How long they last depends on mileage, and how you drive it. It doesn't appear that your car is highly modified, the new clutches will work fine.
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Old 12-31-2009, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by FLcracker9
Just replace the clutches with the carbon fibers and forget about it. How long they last depends on mileage, and how you drive it. It doesn't appear that your car is highly modified, the new clutches will work fine.
Ooops, I missed the fact that you have a power adder, but the clutch replacement will still work fine with your mods, especially if you set them up on the "tight" side.
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That was the plan and I don't put too many miles on the car or blow it out at the track, so I'm hoping this will do the trick for at least a little while.
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Old 12-31-2009, 06:40 PM
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they should last a long time. ive had a 31 spline trac lock in my car for about 2 years and both tires light up every time i do a burn out
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Old 12-31-2009, 08:38 PM
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I'm pretty sure mine is the stock 28 spline Auburn unit, but hopefully will have the same sort of luck :-)
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Old 12-31-2009, 08:51 PM
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I'm not a fan of the auburn units cause I believe they are non rebuildable......
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Old 12-31-2009, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mjr46
I'm not a fan of the auburn units cause I believe they are non rebuildable......
i did not know that. definitely want to stay away from any rear end thats not rebuildable because nothing lasts forever and thats one area of the car that takes a lot of abuse
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So are you saying that I can't have a rear end clutch rebuild kit installed into the stock unit?

Just trying to see if I'll be able to use what I bought.
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If you have a stock unit, it's a Trac-Loc unit and it's rebuildable
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