8.8 trac loc?

[nugs]

does anyone here know if explorer\ranger trac locs for the 8.8 uses the s spring from the mustang or the s spring from the F-150?

 

[techieman33]

it's different, but any of the springs will work

 

[nugs]

its different then both? If so, do you know how it compares to them as far as stiffness? I am trying to improve the locking im my trac lock.

 

[techieman33]

I'm 99% sure the f-150 spring is the strongest one.

 

[nugs]

thanks

 

[JW]

techie is correct. The F150 spring is a common upgrade in Mustang and Ranger Trac-Lok diffs. While you're in there you can do the other common upgrade - more clutch packs to replace the extra steel rings.

 

[nugs]

i have heard that if you go with the extra clutches its almost imposable to get the f150 spring in?

 

[IZwack]

Going with more clutches always makes it more difficult to get the S-spring back in.

 

[Albino 94LTD]

Going with more clutches always makes it more difficult to get the S-spring back in.

When I rebuilt mine 2 years ago, the extra clutch plate I used was the best of the plates being replaced and it was the same thickness as the steel plate I eliminated.

Any extra width of the pack of clutch plates came from the new, thicker friction material on the new plates, not exchanging the steel plate for a friction plate.

That's what makes the S-spring harder to put back in.

At least that's the way mine was.

 

[IZwack]

Thats true - different manufacturers will have different disc thickness which will then affect the spring force on the S-spring (and I guess probably the "locker" effect of the differential).