hpfiend Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hey all- Are these worth what they cost? I put one on my old fox but dunno if it was worth it other than the handly fill hole. Thinking about adding to a 31 spline 3.73 Trak-lok setup with carbon fiber clutch pak installed behind a th350 auto. I have not welded the axle tubes yet as I have not found a reliable source yet as to the proper method - I was going to try that maybe when I welded the 9" ends on once the car gets fast enough to require them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 A lot of folks run the T/A girdles but I have had the Jegs brand work fine. I know UPR has one out but its retarded expensive and I have not heard anything bad or good...... I am talking to a guy down south today about possibly building my rear, I will let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Go to Babbit Bearing on Frank Rd to have the rear end welded. He just recently straightened and welded mine. Gary knows his shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Go to Babbit Bearing on Frank Rd to have the rear end welded. He just recently straightened and welded mine. Gary knows his shit. I second that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks guys! I was going to try and tig it with a nickel rod maybe but if he doesn't charge that much I am willing to pay a bit more for experience... firebush-what did you find out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks guys! I was going to try and tig it with a nickel rod maybe but if he doesn't charge that much I am willing to pay a bit more for experience... firebush-what did you find out? That he doesn't answer his phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Go to Babbit Bearing on Frank Rd to have the rear end welded. He just recently straightened and welded mine. Gary knows his shit. I have heard otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Well I just got off the phone with TA performance asking then what the theory behind the girdle design was. By using a 1" thick flange instead of an 1/8" or so it is supposed to prevent the twisting of the center housing- the bolts are supposed to put light pressure on the main caps to prevent them from twisting as well and in addition to studs for the main cap bolts it just helps to keep everything in place. Sooo welded and braced axle tubes with arp main cap studs would render the chunk of aluminum useless but for a fill hole???? Gary is out of town till Monday but I will ask him then as well and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Well I just got off the phone with TA performance asking then what the theory behind the girdle design was. By using a 1" thick flange instead of an 1/8" or so it is supposed to prevent the twisting of the center housing- the bolts are supposed to put light pressure on the main caps to prevent them from twisting as well and in addition to studs for the main cap bolts it just helps to keep everything in place. Sooo welded and braced axle tubes with arp main cap studs would render the chunk of aluminum useless but for a fill hole???? Gary is out of town till Monday but I will ask him then as well and report back. ARP makes main cap studs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 I have heard otherwise He has always done right by me, but I can't speak for everyone who has ever used him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 He has always done right by me, but I can't speak for everyone who has ever used him. I have heard it twice but then again there are two +s for him in this thread. Everyones experience is different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted December 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 found this: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18890 may end up doing it myself after all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 that's a good write up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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