1983 Ford Bronco 8.8" Axle pictures, videos, and sounds

Steve83 > 1983 Ford Bronco > 8.8" Axle


Hits: 13646 Size: 24.57 KB Posted: 1/14/05 1984(Oct)-up Ford Axle Tag Coding S=Sterling plant V=Van Dyke plant 3 Numbers indicate vehicle line...	Hits: 960 Size: 91.03 KB Posted: 1/9/15 '90 F150 Ford8.8 Tag The "4" at the Left end of the 2nd line is obscured by dirt around th...	Hits: 39 Size: 70.56 KB Posted: 1/30/24 8.8" Axle Exploded, with open differential IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. Early version...	Hits: 4111 Size: 33.23 KB Posted: 7/10/03 SOLD '96 8.8" 3.55 open diff complete hub-to-hub never opened, tested.	Hits: 597 Size: 50.77 KB Posted: 9/17/20 Axle vent at brake hose Tee F2TA-2282-BD equivalent to F2TZ-2282-B, (w/clipped vent hose) F2UZ-2282-...
Hits: 28 Size: 36.23 KB Posted: 1/30/24 Revised vent hose routing for 8.8" & 10.25" axles. The "cap" allows air to pass, but block...	Hits: 29 Size: 98.08 KB Posted: 2/18/24 Axle Vent Hose Routing IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. See also: [url=https://www.supermot...	Hits: 4575 Size: 120.93 KB Posted: 7/21/03 This axle had been burned, but not badly, so I gutted it & repaired a damaged shock mount, then clea...	Hits: 4689 Size: 126.21 KB Posted: 7/21/03 This axle had been burned, but not badly, so I gutted it & repaired a damaged shock mount, then clea...	Hits: 4323 Size: 113.16 KB Posted: 7/21/03 All clean!
Hits: 5453 Size: 77.81 KB Posted: 7/21/03 I have a friend in the powdercoating business, so I had him do the whole thing just because... The ...	Hits: 5226 Size: 110.76 KB Posted: 7/21/03 I paid a friend (pro) $100 to set up the gears for me. This job requires several special tools, inc...	Hits: 18302 Size: 114.91 KB Posted: 7/21/03 The guts of a common open differential. For info about tone ring ([url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0...	Hits: 4093 Size: 91.98 KB Posted: 7/10/03 SOLD Differential carrier (open, empty) for Ford 8.8".	Hits: 2738 Size: 59.06 KB Posted: 9/8/08 SOLD 8.8" Carrier & Tone Ring (E7TZ-4B409-B) from '02 Explorer IRS Actual weight 15.4 lbs
Hits: 3897 Size: 40.24 KB Posted: 9/8/08 The tone ring ([url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O0WZRC]E7TZ4B409B[/url]) can be removed & replaced...	Hits: 18752 Size: 115.77 KB Posted: 7/21/03 The '87-up [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H1MQFI]ABS sensor (DY1123, F85Z-9E731-AB)[/url] bolt i...	Hits: 3976 Size: 62.79 KB Posted: 8/10/11 This diff obviously has problems (note the scars on the face of the [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B...	Hits: 5046 Size: 93.67 KB Posted: 7/21/03 The hanging companion flange is for an Explorer, and its bolt pattern is slightly smaller than that ...	Hits: 33 Size: 104.48 KB Posted: 2/18/24 Companion Flange Comparison IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. The unthreaded transfer case fl...
Hits: 3357 Size: 53.98 KB Posted: 2/5/11 Magnetic Fill & Drain Plugs Used as fill in '87-up solid 8.8" axles, and others. [url=http://...	Hits: 4633 Size: 84.58 KB Posted: 7/21/03 Newer fill plugs have an embedded magnet. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/849741][...	Hits: 31 Size: 72.53 KB Posted: 2/18/24 Fill Plug Extraction IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. This is why an impact should not be us...	Hits: 5601 Size: 67.56 KB Posted: 7/21/03 The top one is BADLY worn, and the bottom one isn't perfect. Left: E7TZ4234B, [url=https://www.amaz...	Hits: 3592 Size: 76.89 KB Posted: 5/20/07 A three-jaw inside puller on a slide hammer ([url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015DMNIS]OTC 4579[/url...
Hits: 3568 Size: 93.19 KB Posted: 8/18/07 This tool makes quick work of pulling semi-float wheel bearings ([url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000...	Hits: 4757 Size: 54.97 KB Posted: 5/28/05 Repair bearing ([url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ABEOR0]National RP6408[/url]) for 8.8" axle. The...	Hits: 3575 Size: 101.42 KB Posted: 7/21/03 I don't remember what I was trying to show with this, but the foreground is the sway bar end link bu...	Hits: 3736 Size: 111.63 KB Posted: 7/21/03 The nuts on the U-bolts are soaking in Liquid Wrench (or some other penetrating oil). I washed all ...	Hits: 4220 Size: 123.66 KB Posted: 7/21/03 The nuts on the U-bolts are soaking in Liquid Wrench (or some other penetrating oil). I washed all ...
Hits: 4384 Size: 114.83 KB Posted: 7/21/03 The bare rims allowed me to roll it under the truck without scratching off the powdercoat (YET).	Hits: 4163 Size: 81 KB Posted: 7/21/03 It's very common for the pinion nut (center of the flange or yoke) to get loose over the years, resu...	Hits: 1488 Size: 56 KB Posted: 8/21/12 '93-95 Lightning-specific finned 8.8" center casting http://www.nloc.net/vbforum/gen-1-lightnings/2...	Hits: 7721 Size: 48.05 KB Posted: 11/4/05 8.8" Differential Cutaway with companion flange 1 Differential Side Gear 4236 2 Differentia...	Hits: 7386 Size: 63.85 KB Posted: 4/6/05 Specs for Ford 8.8" Axle shaft end play is allowable up to 0.762mm (0.030 inch), but can be as...
Hits: 11511 Size: 47.94 KB Posted: 11/28/05 Gear Mesh Patterns using gear marking compound IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url=http://www...	Hits: 4367 Size: 55.72 KB Posted: 1/14/05 The pinion shaft lock bolt ([url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H1NWS8]Ford D8BZ-4241-C[/url]) should...	Hits: 4966 Size: 59 KB Posted: 6/6/07 Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt Extractor Kit ([url=http://www.etoolcart.com/fabbri-differential...	Hits: 1990 Size: 75.74 KB Posted: 2/27/11 SOLD They aren't pretty, but they're free.	Hits: 5087 Size: 28.88 KB Posted: 11/11/05 I found this in someone else's differential, after his back tires had locked up. He had to back up b...
Hits: 8713 Size: 54.07 KB Posted: 1/14/05 Ford (Eaton) Trac-Lok limited slip Differential 1 Differential Case 4204 2 Rear Axle Differential ...	Hits: 8965 Size: 58.65 KB Posted: 1/14/05 The clutch pack is clearly visible thru the obvious notches (possibly pre-'95) in the carrier, as co...	Hits: 2565 Size: 81.15 KB Posted: 10/7/06 SOLD 8.8" LSD from a 2000 Ranger w/28-spline side gears. The tubes & axleshafts were bent - there's...	Hits: 6354 Size: 60.94 KB Posted: 4/6/05 LS Clutch Assembly for Ford 8.8" axles. Use a total of 4oz. of friction modifier in the differ...	Hits: 3749 Size: 44.86 KB Posted: 4/30/05 TracLok Clutch Shim Select and insert the thickest feeler gauge blade that will enter between the t...
Hits: 7765 Size: 46.37 KB Posted: 3/12/05 8.8" Diff Cover Sealant Tighten bolts to 38-52 N-m (28-38 lb-ft). Tighten the cover bolts in a cros...	Hits: 3941 Size: 49.13 KB Posted: 7/9/08 All 8.8" diffs share a cover pattern, so this will fit a solid axle. The mounting ears don't i...	Hits: 2187 Size: 82.93 KB Posted: 7/12/12 This stock Explorer/Mountaineer 8.8" IRS cover is an upgrade from the stock stamped cover, whic...	Hits: 4344 Size: 61.83 KB Posted: 11/16/05 Shims for 8.8" truck axles The Bronco shim is angled 7.5�; the pickup shim is flat. 2WD picku...	Hits: 13370 Size: 51.08 KB Posted: 11/16/05 8.8" Suspension 1 Bolt N802114-S2 2 Nut N620483-S56 3 Rear Spring Front Bracket 5785 (see be...
Hits: 6167 Size: 38.09 KB Posted: 10/23/07 Rear Spring Details IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. Rear Spring: F-150-250-350 (4x2 and 4x4), ...	Hits: 5353 Size: 46.81 KB Posted: 10/22/07 Rear Leaf Spring Squeak To correct a squeaking condition at the rear leaf springs, first determine ...	Hits: 4869 Size: 74.03 KB Posted: 7/10/03 After fighting this bushing for a while, I figured out this method to get it out withOUT the proper ...	Hits: 1387 Size: 111.53 KB Posted: 7/7/15 This is the best tool for this job: a Snap-On ball joint press (BJP1), several of its cups (IIRC, I ...	Hits: 1016 Size: 89.31 KB Posted: 7/7/15 On each bushing, I found I needed one setup to initially break the sleeve loose, another setup to dr...
Hits: 938 Size: 110.91 KB Posted: 7/7/15 By this point, the casting around that grease nipple was getting pretty warm. That's why the zerk i...	Hits: 973 Size: 107.76 KB Posted: 7/7/15 I had to knock the bushing the last ~1/8" out of the spring eye. SEE THE PREVIOUS & NEXT SEVER...	Hits: 1003 Size: 111.71 KB Posted: 7/7/15 The axle is slightly closer to the front of the spring, so there's a little more working room for th...	Hits: 903 Size: 113.99 KB Posted: 7/7/15 These rear spring eye bushings were the easiest, but that's not saying much. SEE THE PREVIOUS & NEX...	Hits: 898 Size: 117.67 KB Posted: 7/7/15 Even this one required a hammer to finish. SEE THE PREVIOUS & NEXT SEVERAL PICS.
Hits: 988 Size: 77.74 KB Posted: 7/7/15 These molded-in shackle bushings are probably the worst to press out, although the sleeved version i...	Hits: 4223 Size: 64.67 KB Posted: 10/23/07 Rear Stabilizer (AntiSway) Bar IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. AFAIK, all Broncos use [url=http...	Hits: 2447 Size: 73.9 KB Posted: 11/9/11 Rear Anti-Sway Bar IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. Apparently, Lightnings use the 4WD end links...	Hits: 2270 Size: 31.68 KB Posted: 1/7/09 SOLD Sway Bars from '96 Bronco All hardware, fasteners, & bushings included. ACTUAL Dimensions:...	Hits: 8695 Size: 60.45 KB Posted: 10/22/07 Vehicle Lean Check - F-150-250-350 (4x2), F-150 (4x4) and Bronco IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it...
Hits: 3086 Size: 67.84 KB Posted: 7/10/03 DELETE	Hits: 1266 Size: 83.79 KB Posted: 5/15/12 SOLD 8.8" Axle from my '93 Bronco XLT body donor Apparently unopened with 3.55 gears & TracLok...	Hits: 47 Size: 44.55 KB Posted: 3/3/24 Pinion Slack IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. Early ('83-96) 8.8" axles are notorious for th...

Steve83 > 1983 Ford Bronco > 8.8" Axle

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