I found a stang 28 spline 8.8 LSD in my area for $120, can I use it in my axle? Thanks!

 

Shouldn't be a problem as far as I know... I think a 28 spline 8.8 is a 28 spline 8.8 no matter what it's in.

 

Cool, Thanks!

Since I have to put in a new axle sometime soon-ish, I wanted to put in a LSD and at $120.....I'm jumping on it!

 

Sounds like a good enough deal! What's a new one go for down there?

 

Well, this is a Ford original part that was out of a mustang that was upgraded, I think...

While on foreparts.com, a new locking axle assembly would be upwards of $2k to pick it up from the local dealer. Besides, I'm not looking for a new axle, just a replacement with a LSD. So if I can get a cheap-ish axle and a cheap(er) Ford LSD...I'm all set!

 

Sounds like a plan. Why not look around for an Explorer axle possibly with a LSD already in it... then you can get 31 spline axles and disc brakes!

 

Doesn't that require a lot of fab work? besides I just had new brakes put on my current axle, so I'm thinking just switch 'em over to the other axle??

 

Never done it myself, but I don't think it's too involved.

 

I thought I read somewhere that new shock mounts had to be welded on...I would love to do that swap, but I'm still trying to learn to weld, haha.

 

Get someone who is experienced in welding and let them help you give it a shot! No better way to learn.