Rear end issue..31 spline time?

[JAYSILVER04]

I took my car in for routine maintence. Coolant flush. Trans service. Rear diff service. Brakes and tires as well.
When the tech took the diff. cover off, he noticed a few of the spider gears had chips taken out of them and there was a significant amount of metal shavings.
I was wondering if I should take this time to upgrade to 31 spline axles and 4.10's. Any thoughts?

[lji372]

I took my car in for routine maintence. Coolant flush. Trans service. Rear diff service. Brakes and tires as well.
When the tech took the diff. cover off, he noticed a few of the spider gears had chips taken out of them and there was a significant amount of metal shavings.
I was wondering if I should take this time to upgrade to 31 spline axles and 4.10's. Any thoughts?

there's no time like the present, if your wallet affords it.

[Comin' in Hot]

its not needed unless you plan on adding a S/C, but if you pull the axles and they are worn, you might as well to the upgrade.

as for the broken teeth, its a common problem, and I put 50k on mine before did anything about it.

[loud2004marquis]

If it really needs it, I would definitely do the upgrade. Your already into it with the money.

[JAYSILVER04]

I'm doing the 31 spline upgrade.
Ordering: Ford Racing 4.10 with install kit
http://www.americanmuscle.com/410-gear-oil-kit-8609.html
Ford Racing Traction LOK 31 spline ltd slip
http://www.americanmuscle.com/ford-31spline-88-carbondisc.html?source=igodigi tal
Dorman 31 spline axles.
http://www.partsgeek.com/cart/

Am I missing anything?

Any input on Dorman axles?

[Comin' in Hot]

here's a link to the parts I used in my rebuild, it just depends how far you want to go.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=88972