clutches in a ford 8.8 question

[oldfox]

Hi, Hey I'm going to replace the clutches in my 8.8 posi and I have a few questions.
The last 8.8 I set up I had a heck of a time getting the "s" spring back in
someone said that you can use a hose clamp on the spring and slip it right in.
ever hear of this? How did it work? Or know another way to make it easy?

next question,, can I put an extra clutch and disc on each side to make sure it bites?
I'm going to be using old school factory disc.

 

[94GTCoupe]

Yes,you can use a hose clamp.
I never used that procedure though.
Iirc,you need to compress the spring in a vise,put the hose clamp over,and tighten the clamp.
Put it back in the diff,than cut the hose clamp off.

What I do is use 2 needle nose vise grips,compress the spring,than tap it into the diff with a small hammer,than remove the vise grips.
Works every time.

As for the extra clutch,I can't remember the order off hand.

 

[94GTCoupe]

Ok,stock arrangment,
Side gear/clutch/steel/steel/clutch/steel/steel/clutch/shim.

Extra clutch arrangment,
Side gear/clutch/steel/clutch/steel/clutch/steel/used clutch/shim.


Here's a link to the full write up.

Trac-Lok rebuild how to.

 

[Kdubslugga]

What Davis said!!! BTW when I install the S spring i just set it on straight put a piece of wood on top of the s spring and hit it with a hammer, usually goes in first time!