Auburn or Eaton 8.8 LS - best price SoCal?
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Auburn or Eaton 8.8 LS - best price SoCal?
Just blew up my rear differential! Hole through the case and everything, very spectacular.
Anyway, where is the best (cheapest) place to buy a replacement here in SoCal? I need a Ford 8.8 limited slip, preferably Auburn or Eaton, but open to suggestions.
Thanks!
Anyway, where is the best (cheapest) place to buy a replacement here in SoCal? I need a Ford 8.8 limited slip, preferably Auburn or Eaton, but open to suggestions.
Thanks!
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LS and gears ordered kinda cheap!
I just ordered my replacement diff and gears, and got a pretty good price. I found the place through eBay, where they have this ad:
Eaton LS complete gear package
...and their home page is www.drivetrain.com
Since I'm on a budget, I went with the Ford LS (Trac Lok) for $65 cheaper. The whole package price came to $475, and includes: ring+pinyon, complete diff, bearings, setup kit (seals, crush collar, gasket, and some other stuff). Came to a bit over $500 shipped to my door.
Now I have to take it to the mechanic who tried to sell me a rebuilt Trac Lok for $850 WITHOUT the gears!!!
Eaton LS complete gear package
...and their home page is www.drivetrain.com
Since I'm on a budget, I went with the Ford LS (Trac Lok) for $65 cheaper. The whole package price came to $475, and includes: ring+pinyon, complete diff, bearings, setup kit (seals, crush collar, gasket, and some other stuff). Came to a bit over $500 shipped to my door.
Now I have to take it to the mechanic who tried to sell me a rebuilt Trac Lok for $850 WITHOUT the gears!!!
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I WOULD GO WITH THE EATON ALSO I HAD ONE INSTALLED AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM http://www.chrismans.com/ THATS THE CHEAPEST I HAVE FOUND
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I will be having my rear diff completely rebuilt in about 1-2 months, so I have been pricing, comparing parts for a while. We have a couple really good shops around here that rebuild 1 a day not counting repairs, they set up customs, build ups for race cars etc. They both say the same thing. If it was a gm rear end they would recommend the eaton, auburn or detroit but that the ford limited slip is better and what I should put in my truck hands down, they swear its that good and will last longer, so thats what I'm gonna go with.
Currently have 3:55 with an open rear end. Going with 4:10, ford limited slip unit and a complete master install
Without the limited slip $600-$625 for a complete build, an extra $355 for the ford limited slip unit.
Just thought I would pass the info along.
Currently have 3:55 with an open rear end. Going with 4:10, ford limited slip unit and a complete master install
Without the limited slip $600-$625 for a complete build, an extra $355 for the ford limited slip unit.
Just thought I would pass the info along.
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I think the complaint about the stock Ford unit is that it comes with only 3 clutch plates per axle, so they wear out. You can add a plate to each side and make it bomb-proof.
If I had the cash right now, I'd go for the Torsen. They seem to be only a few bucks more than the Eaton, and should never wear out. Also, they have a smooth action, unlike a limited-slip.
Anyway, thanks, guys! Got all my parts, and am headed to the mechanic today.
If I had the cash right now, I'd go for the Torsen. They seem to be only a few bucks more than the Eaton, and should never wear out. Also, they have a smooth action, unlike a limited-slip.
Anyway, thanks, guys! Got all my parts, and am headed to the mechanic today.
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I don't like the Auburn as it can't be rebuilt in the vehicle. My Eaton LSD can be as is upgradable with heavier preload springs.
$500 shipped for a Trac-Lok, gears, and an install kit is kinda high.
Used Trac-Loks here are maybe $50 and a $60 rebuild kit gives them 8 clutches. FMS gears I can get for about $140 new and the install kit I paid $90 for.
I shelled out about $325 for my Eaton from 589 Gear on ebay.
That LSD far out performs the factory Ford unit but that factory Ford one isn't too bad with a good rebuild. The OE GM G80 locking diff that's in my Z71 is trash. It uses a counter weight that has to spin at a given RPM for the carrier to lock then after abou 30mph it unlocks. hahaha
$500 shipped for a Trac-Lok, gears, and an install kit is kinda high.
Used Trac-Loks here are maybe $50 and a $60 rebuild kit gives them 8 clutches. FMS gears I can get for about $140 new and the install kit I paid $90 for.
I shelled out about $325 for my Eaton from 589 Gear on ebay.
That LSD far out performs the factory Ford unit but that factory Ford one isn't too bad with a good rebuild. The OE GM G80 locking diff that's in my Z71 is trash. It uses a counter weight that has to spin at a given RPM for the carrier to lock then after abou 30mph it unlocks. hahaha
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Re: LS and gears ordered kinda cheap!
Originally posted by Tom Kenney
Now I have to take it to the mechanic who tried to sell me a rebuilt Trac Lok for $850 WITHOUT the gears!!!
Now I have to take it to the mechanic who tried to sell me a rebuilt Trac Lok for $850 WITHOUT the gears!!!
The stock LSD is excellent with extra clutches, it seems to hold up fine to 4500-5000 rpm launches on slicks
Last edited by Mike12pt; 04-21-2004 at 05:54 PM.