Another Update on Killer Queen [Horror Pics]

"NKato" (NKato) 06/02/2018 at 16:34 • Filed to: Killer Queen

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That axle is gone , along with the housing. This means the entire rear end needs to be replaced.

Differential gears are still good, though.

The...bearings? I’m not even sure.

The brake shoes. Wow, that’s a lot of gunk.

Axle shaft housing. Note the metal scoring up top, where the axle had been grinding against. Oh, and all the metal shavings...

And the star of today’s episode of Killer Queen...

I am seriously considering having the service shop source a brand new replacement, instead of going for used. Problem is, I’m not sure where I could get one for a reasonable price, and it needs to be a 3.27:1 Trac-loc limited slip differential that came with my 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.

This is going to hurt the bank.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > NKato 06/02/2018 at 16:58

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It’s a Ford 8.8, parts are plentiful and inexpensive.

NKato > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 06/02/2018 at 17:04

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You call $1300 for a remanufactured 3.27:1 with trac-loc LSD, inexpensive? Okay then. :P Either way, my savings account is ready for the pain.

sony1492 > NKato 06/02/2018 at 17:30

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It could be worse price wise, mk4 Supra LSD diffs go for in excess of $1500 untouched (used, not reman).

In this case you can get a whole rebuilt axle that you know will have good bearings and seals, ready to go another 150,000 miles

Urambo Tauro > NKato 06/02/2018 at 17:33

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Ouch!

Welp, time to go FULL FLOATER

NKato > sony1492 06/02/2018 at 17:33

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That does help put things in perspective. Thanks. :)

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > NKato 06/02/2018 at 18:09

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Yep.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-340215-e82-128i-differential-upgrade-custom-options/?pdk=AQEBAQEB

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > NKato 06/02/2018 at 18:51

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Im sorry to see that, at least parts are plentiful, even if they aren’t totally affordable

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > NKato 06/02/2018 at 18:52

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Get a Vic that was used as a Citizen Patrol vehicle next time.

Tristan > NKato 06/02/2018 at 20:58

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When the 10-bolt rear on my ‘99 Suburban failed, I upgraded to a 14-bolt semi-float and it cost me $8,000! Fortunately, the replacement part came with an entire way-nicer Suburban attached...

If you want to be adventurous, swap n a junkyard rear. I did it on my Jeep in the college dorm parking lot. Security scolded me when I had the axle removed... they said “you can’t work on your car here”, to which I replied “good luck figuring out how to get it on a tow truck”. They allowed me to proceed.

NKato > Tristan 06/02/2018 at 21:07

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Too late for that, I already sealed the deal with Chevy of Everett for a reman’d transmission. Managed to talk the price down by $600.