Rear end build opinions...

Bradleyrj · 10-11-2008, 12:08 AM

Going with the turbo kit now the stock rear end parts just aren't going to cut it with the 5 speed, slicks and trying to leave hard...so.. looking at a 31 Trac lock and some axles...BUT cant decide if I need C -clip axles...c-clip eliminators.. if I want to use 9 inch ends...Also. the car has 94+ ABS axles now I want to go to a Fox length axle and use the North Brackets to move the rear disc in.. Are there any certain axle considerations I have missed by wanting to move them in..

Thoughts / opinions.. This should be a mid 10 sec street car when done, I just want to do the rear end right the first time.

Jeff · 10-11-2008, 02:02 AM

Even with a trac loc you will still snap the spider gears with a manual car , been there done that ! You could go with a locker but you still have a chance of failure with those . If you plan on making some power and racing the car with some hard launches get a spool and call it a day !

clubracergt1 · 10-11-2008, 07:45 AM

Personally, I would go with c-clip eliminators. That way, if you break an axle, it will stay in the housing.

wade w · 10-11-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff

Even with a trac loc you will still snap the spider gears with a manual car , been there done that ! You could go with a locker but you still have a chance of failure with those . If you plan on making some power and racing the car with some hard launches get a spool and call it a day !

clubracergt1 Personally, I would go with c-clip eliminators. That way, if you break an axle, it will stay in the housing.

+1 on both. The 8.8 will be fine at that level with the mods above. We have both in the chevelle and drive it on the street a lot with no problems. We also have 33 spline strange axles.

Bradleyrj · 10-11-2008, 09:48 AM

I've done a lot of research..I just wanted to hear what some of you guys are running to.. I think after the research Ive done...reading posts from what guys are building themselves...Im going to stick with the 8.8 ends, c-clip eliminators, North Race Car brackets to move my rear disc's in where they need to be.

Right now I am using SN+ axles that are longer for the ABS ring so I want to get rid of those.

I think the 33 Spline Fox axles, 33 spline full spool, C-clip elim's, weld the axle tubes, Maybe install tube braces, New rear cover I'll be set.

Harry · 10-11-2008, 11:34 AM

I am kind of interested in this company North Race Car Brakets. I am having a problem finding Rims to fit my 93 Mustang. Rears that is. Can you give me some info on them.

05Saleen · 10-11-2008, 11:38 AM

If you run a 15 x 8" x 5.5 Backspacing is what I ran on my Fox! 26" x 10.5 Tires will fit well also.

Bradleyrj · 10-11-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry

I am kind of interested in this company North Race Car Brakets. I am having a problem finding Rims to fit my 93 Mustang. Rears that is. Can you give me some info on them.

North brackets allow you to run fox length axles, with or without c clip eliminators (Just depends on where you place the bracket) and allows you to run late model rear disc brakes. You can get Fox length 5 lug axles and use these brackets to use the late model rear discs. My car already has the disc but Im currently running SN+ axles that are longer for the ABS ring. I want to get rid of that but keep the rear disc so I gotta get the brackets. I have also just learned that these brackets will work with a 9 inch and allow me to run my brakes.. SO I think I may go ahead and go to a 9 inch for a Fox car and never have to worry about the rear end.

Harry · 10-11-2008, 06:08 PM

Ah, I understand now. That will not help my situation. I have 13" brakes on the rears and they interfere with 15" rims. I will probably have to down grade them to get 15" rims to work.

Bradleyrj · 10-13-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry

Ah, I understand now. That will not help my situation. I have 13" brakes on the rears and they interfere with 15" rims. I will probably have to down grade them to get 15" rims to work.

13 on the rear? I believe the smallest thing that will fit are 17's.. I wouldnt take the big brakes off myself.

Jeff · 10-13-2008, 11:08 AM

Harry's car is going to be mainly a race car .

WWhittle · 10-13-2008, 11:29 AM

go with the 9" and you will never have to worry about it again.

Bradleyrj · 10-13-2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff

Harry's car is going to be mainly a race car .

If its mainly a race car... I would be trying to lighten it up as much as possible. Strange/ Aerospace brakes, gun drilled axles.. the works..

Bradleyrj · 10-13-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by streetsweeper

go with the 9" and you will never have to worry about it again.

I think im going to.. just gotta start saving now. I'll haev more in the rear end than I have in the turbo kit by the time im done.

WWhittle · 10-13-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradleyrj

I think im going to.. just gotta start saving now. I'll haev more in the rear end than I have in the turbo kit by the time im done.

it can get expensive. wait til you start looking at the options on center sections.

Bradleyrj · 10-13-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by streetsweeper

it can get expensive. wait til you start looking at the options on center sections.

Oh I know.. I have looked.. Nodular iron, daytona support... i could have 2 grand in the carrier if I'm not careful.. I have a friend back home who said he has a housing for a fox and some 31 spline axles. The 31 spline would be enough for a while. I wouldn't need the 33 until I start making big power.

LXtasy · 10-13-2008, 04:32 PM

Strange has a complete bolt in 9" for a fox mustang.

Bradleyrj · 10-13-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LXtasy

Strange has a complete bolt in 9" for a fox mustang.

Yeap, for $2218.94 plus shipping..

10-11-2008, 12:08 AM	#1
Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	Rear end build opinions... Going with the turbo kit now the stock rear end parts just aren't going to cut it with the 5 speed, slicks and trying to leave hard...so.. looking at a 31 Trac lock and some axles...BUT cant decide if I need C -clip axles...c-clip eliminators.. if I want to use 9 inch ends...Also. the car has 94+ ABS axles now I want to go to a Fox length axle and use the North Brackets to move the rear disc in.. Are there any certain axle considerations I have missed by wanting to move them in.. Thoughts / opinions.. This should be a mid 10 sec street car when done, I just want to do the rear end right the first time.

10-11-2008, 02:02 AM	#2
Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,015	Even with a trac loc you will still snap the spider gears with a manual car , been there done that ! You could go with a locker but you still have a chance of failure with those . If you plan on making some power and racing the car with some hard launches get a spool and call it a day ! __________________ Boat .

10-11-2008, 07:45 AM	#3
clubracergt1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great, white North (Chicagoland) Posts: 2,483	Personally, I would go with c-clip eliminators. That way, if you break an axle, it will stay in the housing. __________________ This space for rent

10-11-2008, 09:48 AM	#5
Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	I've done a lot of research..I just wanted to hear what some of you guys are running to.. I think after the research Ive done...reading posts from what guys are building themselves...Im going to stick with the 8.8 ends, c-clip eliminators, North Race Car brackets to move my rear disc's in where they need to be. Right now I am using SN+ axles that are longer for the ABS ring so I want to get rid of those. I think the 33 Spline Fox axles, 33 spline full spool, C-clip elim's, weld the axle tubes, Maybe install tube braces, New rear cover I'll be set. __________________

10-11-2008, 11:38 AM	#7
05Saleen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 3,159	If you run a 15 x 8" x 5.5 Backspacing is what I ran on my Fox! 26" x 10.5 Tires will fit well also. __________________ 05 Saleen, 91 Mustang LX, 99 Lightning

10-11-2008, 11:34 AM	#6
Harry Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 3,321	I am kind of interested in this company North Race Car Brakets. I am having a problem finding Rims to fit my 93 Mustang. Rears that is. Can you give me some info on them.

10-11-2008, 06:08 PM	#9
Harry Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 3,321	Ah, I understand now. That will not help my situation. I have 13" brakes on the rears and they interfere with 15" rims. I will probably have to down grade them to get 15" rims to work.

10-13-2008, 11:08 AM	#11
Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,015	Harry's car is going to be mainly a race car . __________________ Boat .

10-13-2008, 11:29 AM	#12
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	go with the 9" and you will never have to worry about it again.

10-13-2008, 04:32 PM	#17
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	Strange has a complete bolt in 9" for a fox mustang. __________________

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