How to get BOTH wheels turnin (v6)???

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Asked by Kenny Jul 04, 2008 at 12:32 AM about the Ford Mustang

Question type: Car Customization

Do u have to install the lim slip AND the 3.73 gears or can u just do 1 and save some money?

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limited slip rear-posi traction rearend.i think they are only on the GT.should be easy swapout.

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You can get GT takeoff axles with limited slip and 3.73s and 8.8" rearend for around a grand online. Not sure how much install would be, or how much work it would be to do yourself. Probably better off to do that than to spend $300 for a limited slip, $200 for gears, and $500 for install.. then still have a 7.5" rearend.

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Yeah man just upgrade to the 8.8" GT rear end. It's a lot more durable and will take a lot more abuse than the 7.5"

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another way is the easyest but not the best you can weld the rear end derby style

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Yea, and then scrub the hell out of the tires every time he takes a turn. Not to mention if this fails, so does your entire axle. A cheap mini spool will do the same thing and is a better deal then welding.

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yea i kno but both wheels turn haha you never said anything else

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2,515

LOL, true. Both wheesl will turn.

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do not weld the gears to make full posi you will snap your axel and as far as spinning hold down the brake and giver gas to see if they spin

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if you want both wheels to turn you have to change your diff carrier... the v6 up until 2004 had a one wheel peal diff... where as all gt models had limited slip rear ends. if you want both to turn you will need to do both.....personally with a v6 i wouldnt put 3:73 gears kin the rear end, but i would sugest the limited slip rear end... you will notice the difference.... if your not making serious power, dont swap the rear end gears..

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foot brake not your hand brake only 20% of the brake force is actually on the back brakes just over power them

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better make sure that you check all your clearances and pinion depth...if you dont you'll end up replacing your gear not far down the road.

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