83/84 tc rears?

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83/84 tc rears?

October 01, 2006, 09:19:04 PM

I always hear about swapping in an 87/88 tc rear in place of the cougar 7.5 rear. What about the earlier model tc's. Are they 7.5 or 8.8s? Do they have Traction-locs standard? I tried doing a search but came up with nothing regarding the axles or housing.

83/84 tc rears?

Reply #1 – October 01, 2006, 09:43:48 PM

7.5/3.45 gears/Trac-Loc or Auburn diff/drum brakes

83/84 tc rear diff

Reply #2 – October 02, 2006, 08:01:08 PM

Thanks Chuck. By the way, I don't suppose the Auburn is a limited slip type differential like the traction lock is it?

83/84 tc rears?

Reply #3 – October 02, 2006, 08:38:06 PM

Yes....different style, but a limited-slip nonetheless

83/83 tc rear diff

Reply #4 – October 02, 2006, 08:45:45 PM

Once again, thanks! Hopefully I can snag that rear for a decent price for my cougar. 3.45's should be lightyears ahead of the 2.73's I have now.