04AZUREBLUEMACH1

I would like to have 4.30s installed in my Mach which has 100k miles. In addition to the bearing kit, should I have anything else done to the rear end such as the Traction-LOK rebuild kit?

The car has 100k miles, so if they are going to have the rear end open, I'd like to have them rebuild anything that should be rebuilt. What do you guys think?

USMCrebel

i would have them check the axles while they're back there to check for wear and tear. If you have the extra $$ laying around i would upgrade to some 31splines as well. have them check the driveshaft inputs and output shafts to be safe

04AZUREBLUEMACH1

I don't think I will be doing the 31 splines, but I will have them check the other things like you recommended.

Do you think I should get the Traction-LOK kit?

USMCrebel

at 100k, i don't think it would be to far gone, but it's always safe to rebuild it and if it's already open might as well

Stone629

Get the clutchs in the diff changed too. Its a $50 fix. I pretty sure yours are worn out by now. My car has already started spinning one wheel 20% of the time and it only has 28k on it.

04AZUREBLUEMACH1

Clutches for $50? Where can I get those? AM sells them for > $100.

Also, what is a good place to get the gears and bearings cheap (but still good quality)?

Thank you!

Andy13186

get the carbon disc rebuild kit from jegs
http://www.jegs.com/i/Ford+Racing/397/M-4700-C/10002/-1

its more expensive but more durable

i have one about to be installed this friday, i will let you know how it works if you PM me after friday and are interested

Stone629

AM has good kits, or even Advance Auto. Timken, Motive,etc.....any of those bearings are fine.

About the clutches, I haven't laid eyes on that $50 price personally. When I took my car to FastLane MotorSports to get fixed, the Tech threw that price at me.

Jbauer

is jeggs the only place i can get that carbon rebuild kit? i cant find it anywhere else

NotStok

If I may offer some advice with this whole thing.

I have 4.30's in my Mach. With the amount that the car pulls in first gear, saving the extra bucks for a 31 spline setup is probably a great idea. This is especially true if you ever take your car to the track or have even relatively sticky tires on her. Nothing worse than doing a nice hard clutch dump on stickies and getting towed home.