31 SPLINE AXLES I'm looking for some advise on where to obtain axles and a shims

[DrUncleFrank]

Hello everyone, I'm looking for some advise on where to obtain axles and a shim assortment
Am installing a traction-lok differential (Ford Racing M-4204-F318c) in my 2002 LS and am looking for a reasonably cost source for 31 spline axles with anti-lock sensors and wheel studs.
Also a shim assortment for setting lash.
I am in the Denver Colorado area. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you, Uncle Frank

[jaywish]

2002 28 spline axles i believe are 32" & change long. 2003 and up are 34" & change long both 28 & 31 spline. I got the dimensions from RockAuto.com.
I can't remember if the axle housing themselves are a direct swap. So it might be cheaper and easier to swap in a new housing if the mounts are the same 2002 vs. 2003. I know i should remember but i don't.

Failing that you can have axles made new. There was a thread on here recently about that. It was not crazy expensive iirc.

[BlackVic_P71]

I can't remember if the axle housing themselves are a direct swap.

It is not a direct swap.

Failing that you can have axles made new. There was a thread on here recently about that. It was not crazy expensive iirc.

Something like Moser is not too bad, but adding ABS to those ups the price.
Stock limo axles are the other option



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[sly]

I was reminded that the limo axles used truck axles and are therefore thicker and will not fit. Since he has an 02 with the watts link, swapping in the axle housing won't work either. I'd go with the Moser custom axles.