7.5 Traction Loc refurbish - parts discontinued - FOUND!

[Rimjam]

Time to freshen my '88's rear diff. Didn't pull both rear wheels recently while working in the pasture. Clutches aren't totally shot; both rear wheels turn same way when jacked up, can't turn one wheel by hand with the other stationary. Local Ford dealer recently changed hands & new parts guy says clutches "no longer available" for a 7.5" rear. Also drew a blank at Rock Auto website (out of stock). Not even listed at LMC Truck. What's a poor country boy to do?

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Not too sure, but things are probably going to get worse before they get better.
Maybe try a wrecking yard and grab some clutches and plates from another truck and then add a couple to your pack. I've never done it tho....

 

[Blmpkn]

Personally, I'd use this inconvenience to justify upgrading to a selectable locker lol.

 

[Shran]

I suspect it is temporary. There are a lot of 7.5s out there...parts will be back eventually, hard saying when though. Parts availability is crazy right now, I have been waiting on a replacement for a broken Gearwrench ratchet since October last year and I "might" get one in April

 

[2 bronco 11s]

Time to freshen my '88's rear diff. Didn't pull both rear wheels recently while working in the pasture. Clutches aren't totally shot; both rear wheels turn same way when jacked up, can't turn one wheel by hand with the other stationary. Local Ford dealer recently changed hands & new parts guy says clutches "no longer available" for a 7.5" rear. Also drew a blank at Rock Auto website (out of stock). Not even listed at LMC Truck. What's a poor country boy to do?

Wal Mart says they have 2 sets left. Yukon , $199.

 

[19Walt93]

I was going to recommend checking Yukon, Randy's( or Randall's) ring & pinion, or maybe a fox body Mustang place like CJ Pony Parts or NPD.

 

[fastpakr]

Wal Mart says they have 2 sets left. Yukon , $199.

For $200, swap in an 8.8. Parts are plentiful for that.

 

[Rimjam]

Thanks guys.
Had no idea you could buy LSD parts from Wal Mart. Not going the locker route yet, don't want to mess with ring & pinion. Would go 8.8 if I find a '90-'92 4.0 OHV 4X4. Shran's probably right about 'supply chain' issues. Gonna check out some of the Mustang suppliers.........

 

[Rimjam]

I just knew there were too many Ford vehicles with 7.5 rears for parts to be unavailable. Went to a second Ford dealer & happened to get an old-time parts man who, without blinking an eye, found the Traction Loc kit I needed. Didn't have it in stock but took only four days to get it. Cost $160 out the door. Photo of kit attached in case anyone needs the part number.

 

[ford4wd08]

I just knew there were too many Ford vehicles with 7.5 rears for parts to be unavailable. Went to a second Ford dealer & happened to get an old-time parts man who, without blinking an eye, found the Traction Loc kit I needed. Didn't have it in stock but took only four days to get it. Cost $160 out the door. Photo of kit attached in case anyone needs the part number.

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The world needs more old school parts guys in it....

 

[fastpakr]

Pasting the part number in the thread for anyone searching later...

F5ZZ-4947-BA