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Old May 22, 2007 | 04:10 AM
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well i finished the 7.5 to 8.8 swap. surprisingly it was extremely straight forward. more so than anyone has said. the only problems i ran into was a rounded torx bolt on the shock. and stupidly trying to figure out that the breather can actually be removed allowing you to transfer brake lines. but the most painfull and irritating part of the swap is pouring gear oil into the filler plug. but i got it and a large pile of dirty chem-dry in time.

going from a 7.5 open difff. to the trak-lok 8.8 has completely changed my car. this is a swap every 7.5 owner should consider. i got the diff. for 50 bucks and paid 140 in shipping. about the cost of REPLACEMENT gears for the 7.5.
Old May 22, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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thats pretty awesome....i wish i could fine one that cheap...id rather have a 8.8 rear and im sure its easier to replace than gears and locker on a 7.5
Old May 22, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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thats pretty awesome....i wish i could fine one that cheap...id rather have a 8.8 rear and im sure its easier to replace than gears and locker on a 7.5
i got a 03 cobra irs you can slid under it? 28k mileson it with 3.55s? even throw in a cat back.
Old May 22, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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$150 shipped
Old May 22, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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i found it on craiglist, there was also a 7.5 trak-lok for 50 dollars but...why?
Old May 23, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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could you give me the link to the posi on craigslist?
Old May 23, 2007 | 04:27 AM
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sure ill see if i can find it again, i cant remember what search or terms i used but when i get off work i can go to my history and get it pretty quick. ill send you a message with the link if i do find it. then again i have a 7.5 that needs to be sold. its not trak lok though and will need ring a pinnion
Old May 23, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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alright just pm me with the link when you get it...thanks!!
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