Trac Loc rebuild parts where to get??

Chevyguy · 10-24-2001, 02:29 PM

I think I asked this question before but I forget

I need to rebuild the clutch packs in my 8.8, do I have to get the parts from Ford or is there other sources? I remember someone said to use an F-150 tension spring to replace the original one to get more holding power. I was going to wait till I swapped the gears out but it's starting to break loose quite a bit latley and the one leg burnouts are embarrasing as well.

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Lexicon · 10-24-2001, 07:26 PM

I recommend finding a driveline shop that specializes in the rebuilding of transmissions for trucks and tractors. We have such a place located north of my location. Since they service a number of tractor trans, they also find work on a number of farm trucks which happen to be of the f250 two ton variety. This means that they keep plenty of clutch packs for the ford 8.8 rear end. I was only able to locate the packs from Ford and a this local tractor driveline place. Very good price too.

John · 10-24-2001, 10:02 PM

I got mine through Texas Mustangs for like $49, but the price may have gone up a bit.

exgmguy · 10-25-2001, 03:45 PM

Or a Ford dealer.

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1988 Mustang GT
11.8 @ 123 (7/14/01)
11.5 @ 120 (9/14/01)
1992 BadAzz Wrangler
1993 Explorer

See my car at: www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?179

Chevyguy · 10-26-2001, 07:32 AM

I usually get scared by any big item price at the local Ford dealers, they wanted $57 ea for door weatherstrips, $235 for a flywheel. I figure this is due to markup, the catalogs seem to sell even the Ford stuff much cheaper.

I'll do some more diggin around here I like the $49 from Texas Mustangs. I figgered more of you guys have worn out your Trac Locs, most of mine was worn down by the Previous owner who broke two trannys and smoked the clutch and flywheel

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Frank W 90 5.0 LX Notch MAC 2.5"cat bk FMS alu ds, MSD coil, MAC shifter 2.73 gears user site
88 Notch 2.3L FOR SALE! My two Notchbacks
74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 now 454 soon My web site

jimberg · 10-26-2001, 08:27 AM

I got mine from Ford for about $70 and did it when I installed my new gears. If you're not doing a gear change, it should be a relatively easy job. The hardest part is inserting the spring.

This article covers what's involved to do a complete gear swap, but it also has info on doing the clutch packs.

8.8 Gear Install

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

[This message has been edited by jimberg (edited 10-26-2001).]

2FastLX · 10-26-2001, 09:18 AM

That's a good article. We followed that when we installed my gears. My T-loc rebuild kit came from Holcomb Motorsports.

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Chevyguy · 10-26-2001, 10:37 AM

WOW what a great article. Now I am considering the gear and Tlok swap together again, but not sure if I want to cough up the approx $300 extra just yet. I have a buddy that will help me with the work either way so the labor will only be a case of beer.

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Frank W 90 5.0 LX Notch MAC 2.5"cat bk FMS alu ds, MSD coil, MAC shifter 2.73 gears user site
88 Notch 2.3L FOR SALE! My two Notchbacks
74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 now 454 soon My web site

joe4speed · 10-26-2001, 12:31 PM

hmmm, that's just the one thing I don't want to jump into on my car! I'm such a slacker, I've had my 3.55's sitting in the box for two years! I just don't trust anyone else touching my car!

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10-24-2001, 02:29 PM	#1
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Trac Loc rebuild parts where to get?? I think I asked this question before but I forget I need to rebuild the clutch packs in my 8.8, do I have to get the parts from Ford or is there other sources? I remember someone said to use an F-150 tension spring to replace the original one to get more holding power. I was going to wait till I swapped the gears out but it's starting to break loose quite a bit latley and the one leg burnouts are embarrasing as well. ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX Notch MAC 2.5"cat bk FMS alu ds, MSD coil, MAC shifter 2.73 gears user site 88 Notch 2.3L FOR SALE! My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 now 454 soon My web site

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10-24-2001, 07:26 PM	#2
Lexicon Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 182	I recommend finding a driveline shop that specializes in the rebuilding of transmissions for trucks and tractors. We have such a place located north of my location. Since they service a number of tractor trans, they also find work on a number of farm trucks which happen to be of the f250 two ton variety. This means that they keep plenty of clutch packs for the ford 8.8 rear end. I was only able to locate the packs from Ford and a this local tractor driveline place. Very good price too.

10-24-2001, 10:02 PM	#3
John Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Ft.Myers, FL. Posts: 150	I got mine through Texas Mustangs for like $49, but the price may have gone up a bit.

10-25-2001, 03:45 PM	#4
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	Or a Ford dealer. ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT 11.8 @ 123 (7/14/01) 11.5 @ 120 (9/14/01) 1992 BadAzz Wrangler 1993 Explorer See my car at: www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?179

10-26-2001, 07:32 AM	#5
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	I usually get scared by any big item price at the local Ford dealers, they wanted $57 ea for door weatherstrips, $235 for a flywheel. I figure this is due to markup, the catalogs seem to sell even the Ford stuff much cheaper. I'll do some more diggin around here I like the $49 from Texas Mustangs. I figgered more of you guys have worn out your Trac Locs, most of mine was worn down by the Previous owner who broke two trannys and smoked the clutch and flywheel ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX Notch MAC 2.5"cat bk FMS alu ds, MSD coil, MAC shifter 2.73 gears user site 88 Notch 2.3L FOR SALE! My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 now 454 soon My web site

10-26-2001, 08:27 AM	#6
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	I got mine from Ford for about $70 and did it when I installed my new gears. If you're not doing a gear change, it should be a relatively easy job. The hardest part is inserting the spring. This article covers what's involved to do a complete gear swap, but it also has info on doing the clutch packs. 8.8 Gear Install ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible [This message has been edited by jimberg (edited 10-26-2001).]

10-26-2001, 09:18 AM	#7
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	That's a good article. We followed that when we installed my gears. My T-loc rebuild kit came from Holcomb Motorsports. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

10-26-2001, 10:37 AM	#8
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	WOW what a great article. Now I am considering the gear and Tlok swap together again, but not sure if I want to cough up the approx $300 extra just yet. I have a buddy that will help me with the work either way so the labor will only be a case of beer. ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX Notch MAC 2.5"cat bk FMS alu ds, MSD coil, MAC shifter 2.73 gears user site 88 Notch 2.3L FOR SALE! My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 now 454 soon My web site

10-26-2001, 12:31 PM	#9
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	hmmm, that's just the one thing I don't want to jump into on my car! I'm such a slacker, I've had my 3.55's sitting in the box for two years! I just don't trust anyone else touching my car! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph