Traction Lock Rebuild

**bighoss88lx** · 12-29-2003, 10:02 AM

I'm starting to get a one tire fire every now and then. So I think it is time to re-build my stock t-lock. What are my options and I have heard it is really easy? Give me some input. Thanks

Musclestang721 · 12-29-2003, 11:53 AM

just need to get a rebuild kit for the ford tlock. if its a stock part

Ive never done one dont know how complicated it is.. im sure the hard part is aligning the gears

redrum · 12-29-2003, 12:32 PM

i heard it was real easy. i was going to get it done, but when i went to go get the rebuild kit, THRS just happened to have a rebuilt tloc sitting in the shop for 40$ so i just took that one. haha

The Blue Beast · 12-29-2003, 12:52 PM

i remember dat

**bighoss88lx** · 12-29-2003, 01:23 PM

Either I can rebuild the one that is in there now or find another posi for cheap and rebuild it and swap them out. Does anyone have any idea how much a bad posi will hurt me at the track?

Musclestang721 · 12-29-2003, 01:28 PM

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Originally posted by bighoss88lx
Either I can rebuild the one that is in there now or find another posi for cheap and rebuild it and swap them out. Does anyone have any idea how much a bad posi will hurt me at the track?

im sure it varies each time, since it would be hard to estimate how much power is being distributed to each wheel, if any at all.

**12second5.0** · 12-29-2003, 08:25 PM

The clutch pack is around $50 retail.:jeff:

**bighoss88lx** · 12-30-2003, 07:26 AM

Yeah, thats about the price I have seen everywhere. I also want to get the F-150 S-spring and there are different ways of alternating the clutches and steels to optimize the amount of tourque that can be applied to the rear wheels.

firegoose · 12-30-2003, 07:37 PM

It is real easy to do. I have done a couple. Dont forget the additive when you fill the case. And if you are using slicks at the track and you hook with a bad t-lok you can lose control and eat the wall!

**bighoss88lx** · 12-30-2003, 08:22 PM

George, In what order did you stack the clutches and steels and did you use any extra?

firegoose · 12-31-2003, 08:51 AM

It comes with instructions on how to stack them and yes I packed it a little thicker. Use a mic if you can to see how thick you can go, it will tell you how thick it should be and I think I went with one extra clutch. But when you go a little thicker it gets to be a bitch to put back together.(a little tight)

**bighoss88lx** · 12-31-2003, 09:10 AM

This is what I was going to go by.

http://www.angelfire.com/theforce/5o...5ohtech018.htm

And use a F-150 S-Spring. What do ya think?

firegoose · 12-31-2003, 12:23 PM

Sounds good, I forgot about soaking the discs. But that is how I did it. and It hasnt come apart yet and that is after numerous 4000 rpm launches.

12-29-2003, 10:02 AM	#1
bighoss88lx Killing is my Business...And Business is Good! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Elmendorf, Tejas Posts: 5,952 Trader Rating: (1)	Traction Lock Rebuild I'm starting to get a one tire fire every now and then. So I think it is time to re-build my stock t-lock. What are my options and I have heard it is really easy? Give me some input. Thanks __________________ 1988 Mustang LX

12-29-2003, 11:53 AM	#2
Musclestang721 MODIFIED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ATX/DFW Posts: 1,474 Trader Rating: (0)	just need to get a rebuild kit for the ford tlock. if its a stock part Ive never done one dont know how complicated it is.. im sure the hard part is aligning the gears __________________ 00 White Wingless 5speed- Modified MAC CAI, Spintech Dual Side exit exhaust, Prokit, 99 GT Rear Swaybar, AGX 5 way Adj., FRPP Clutch, MM Firewall Adjuster, MM Clutch Quadrant, ASP U/D Pullies,MGW Short Shifter, MGW Billet A/C knobs, MGW Locking Fuel Door, Upgraded Seats, Custom Interior Paint, Interior LED Setup, MM C/C Plates, MM STB, Cobra Brakes, Sequential Turn Signals, Saleen Front Facia, Stalker Hood, Sonic Blue DD Bullitts.

12-29-2003, 12:32 PM	#3
redrum ...So I dub thee Unforgiven. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Aggieland & SATX Posts: 8,255 Trader Rating: (0)	i heard it was real easy. i was going to get it done, but when i went to go get the rebuild kit, THRS just happened to have a rebuilt tloc sitting in the shop for 40$ so i just took that one. haha __________________

12-29-2003, 12:52 PM	#4
The Blue Beast xploder Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helotes, Texas Posts: 2,388 Trader Rating: (0)	i remember dat __________________ -Patrick

12-29-2003, 01:23 PM	#5
bighoss88lx Killing is my Business...And Business is Good! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Elmendorf, Tejas Posts: 5,952 Trader Rating: (1)	Either I can rebuild the one that is in there now or find another posi for cheap and rebuild it and swap them out. Does anyone have any idea how much a bad posi will hurt me at the track? __________________ 1988 Mustang LX

12-29-2003, 08:25 PM	#7
12second5.0 Check ya later! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Marion,Texas Posts: 8,607 Trader Rating: (0)	The clutch pack is around $50 retail.:jeff: __________________

12-30-2003, 07:26 AM	#8
bighoss88lx Killing is my Business...And Business is Good! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Elmendorf, Tejas Posts: 5,952 Trader Rating: (1)	Yeah, thats about the price I have seen everywhere. I also want to get the F-150 S-spring and there are different ways of alternating the clutches and steels to optimize the amount of tourque that can be applied to the rear wheels. __________________ 1988 Mustang LX

12-30-2003, 07:37 PM	#9
firegoose Hey, smell my finger Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Physical Therapy Posts: 1,106 Trader Rating: (0)	It is real easy to do. I have done a couple. Dont forget the additive when you fill the case. And if you are using slicks at the track and you hook with a bad t-lok you can lose control and eat the wall!

12-30-2003, 08:22 PM	#10
bighoss88lx Killing is my Business...And Business is Good! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Elmendorf, Tejas Posts: 5,952 Trader Rating: (1)	George, In what order did you stack the clutches and steels and did you use any extra? __________________ 1988 Mustang LX

12-31-2003, 08:51 AM	#11
firegoose Hey, smell my finger Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Physical Therapy Posts: 1,106 Trader Rating: (0)	It comes with instructions on how to stack them and yes I packed it a little thicker. Use a mic if you can to see how thick you can go, it will tell you how thick it should be and I think I went with one extra clutch. But when you go a little thicker it gets to be a bitch to put back together.(a little tight)

12-31-2003, 09:10 AM	#12
bighoss88lx Killing is my Business...And Business is Good! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Elmendorf, Tejas Posts: 5,952 Trader Rating: (1)	This is what I was going to go by. http://www.angelfire.com/theforce/5o...5ohtech018.htm And use a F-150 S-Spring. What do ya think? __________________ 1988 Mustang LX

12-31-2003, 12:23 PM	#13
firegoose Hey, smell my finger Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Physical Therapy Posts: 1,106 Trader Rating: (0)	Sounds good, I forgot about soaking the discs. But that is how I did it. and It hasnt come apart yet and that is after numerous 4000 rpm launches.

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