axle question

[cmurph93]

Im looking at getting a locker for my 93 XLT but i wasn't sure if it was a 31 spline 3/4" shaft or a 31 spline 7/8" shaft

 

[DocVijay]

Same for me. I'm looking to buy an LSD for my 99 2WD Sport. Would it be the Ford 8.8? If so, what about splines, 28 or 31?

 

[cmurph93]

from what I've read they are all 31 spline untill 2002

 

[cmurph93]

ttt

 

[Jason_25]

Mine was a 7/8" shaft, so I imagine all the ones in explorers are. What it's talking about is the diameter of the pinion shaft inside the differential. It's what holds everything together.

 

[Alec]

I agree

 

[DocVijay]

OK so to make this painfully obvious, here is what I would get:

Ford 8.8", 7/8" shaft, 31 tooth.

That would all be the same whether I got a PoweTrax, and Eaton or any other brand. Just want to be sure befor I order one. THanks.

 

[Jason_25]

Yeah that would be it.

 

[DocVijay]

Wonderful. Thanks. Now I just have to decide which one to get...

 

[Alec]

If you're interested in a posi or automatic unit take a look at the Eaton posi, not just their lockers.

 

[DocVijay]

That's what I've been thinking about. I really don't think I need a pure locker. An LSD is probably best for me. It's the best on-road, and does a decent job off. I'm checking arpund to see who has the best price on the Eatons.

 

[Alec]

I got mine from www.differentials.com , West Coast Differentials.

 

[DocVijay]

If you don't mind me asking, how much was the Eaton from West Coast?

Performance Products $434.95
Summit Racing $439.95

 

[Alec]

I think it was between $350-380.

 

[Robb]

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[DocVijay]

Thanks.

Thanks Alex, I'll check out that place.

As for the eBay link, I only use them for minor things. I always buy things like that froma reputable place by credit card. Gotta make sure I'm covered in case. TOo many horror stories about people being screwed by unscrupulous sellers.