gears and axles
03-31-2011, 05:19 AM
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gears and axles
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?
03-31-2011, 06:39 AM
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count the splines in the carrier, but it should be a 31 spline. So you will need new axles that are 31 spline.
03-31-2011, 07:38 AM
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also ranger axles , you can only use one side, so make sure they gave you the proper side if spline count in diff corresponds
03-31-2011, 10:05 AM
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ok well if it is 31 spline axles what do i all need to make them work
03-31-2011, 10:19 AM
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03-31-2011, 10:32 AM
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+1 LOL but another note the higher spline axles will have a greater diameter also. If its a 31 and you put your stock 28 in its not going to engage the carrier teeth.
03-31-2011, 10:41 AM
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Im assuming you're lookin to hold onto your 4 lug set up, if you are you may need to convert to 5 lug to get this axle to work properly, I'm not 100% sure but I don't think they made 31 spline 4 lug axle shafts
03-31-2011, 01:01 PM
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31 spline 4 lug axles at
American Muscle.
03-31-2011, 02:01 PM
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shouldve just grabbed an 8.8 out of an SN95...
03-31-2011, 02:45 PM
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Yes there better build from the start!