AxleTag.jpg
14140 hits | 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...

DiffF90R410.JPG
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'90 F150 Ford8.8 Tag
The "4" at the Left end of the 2nd line is obscured by dirt around th...

8.8inch.jpg
243 hits | 70.56 KB | Posted: 1/30/24
8.8" Axle Exploded, with open differential
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Early version...

Axle 96 8,8inch.jpg
4229 hits | 33.23 KB | Posted: 7/10/03
SOLD '96 8.8" 3.55 open diff complete hub-to-hub never opened, tested.

BrakeLineRvent.jpg
774 hits | 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-...

AxleVentHose.jpg
165 hits | 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...

TankBltsAxleVent.jpg
184 hits | 98.08 KB | Posted: 2/18/24
Axle Vent Hose Routing
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See also:
[url=https://www.supermot...

AxleBlast 1.JPG
4682 hits | 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...

AxleBlast 2.JPG
4792 hits | 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...

AxleBlast 3.JPG
4418 hits | 113.16 KB | Posted: 7/21/03
All clean!

AxlePowdered.JPG
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I have a friend in the powdercoating business, so I had him do the whole thing just because... The ...

Begin.JPG
5345 hits | 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...

DiffBuilt.JPG
18568 hits | 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...

F88Carrier.jpg
4215 hits | 91.98 KB | Posted: 7/10/03
SOLD Differential carrier (open, empty) for Ford 8.8".

Carrier88TR.JPG
2884 hits | 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

ToneRing.JPG
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The tone ring (E7TZ4B409B) can be removed & replaced...

Flange.JPG
19066 hits | 115.77 KB | Posted: 7/21/03
The '87-up ABS sensor (DY1123, F85Z-9E731-AB) bolt i...

ABSshim.JPG
4227 hits | 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...

CompanionFlange.JPG
5171 hits | 93.67 KB | Posted: 7/21/03
The hanging companion flange is for an Explorer, and its bolt pattern is slightly smaller than that ...

Flanges.jpg
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Companion Flange Comparison
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The unthreaded transfer case fl...

DrainPlugsMag.JPG
3473 hits | 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://...

Plugs.JPG
4753 hits | 84.58 KB | Posted: 7/21/03
Newer fill plugs have an embedded magnet.

[url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/849741][...

FillPlugX.jpg
165 hits | 72.53 KB | Posted: 2/18/24
Fill Plug Extraction
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This is why an impact should not be us...

AxleWear.JPG
5715 hits | 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...

BearingRemover.jpg
3719 hits | 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...

SlideHammerToggle.JPG
3706 hits | 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...

Repair Bearing.JPG
4876 hits | 54.97 KB | Posted: 5/28/05
Repair bearing (National RP6408) for 8.8" axle. The...

Cables.JPG
3682 hits | 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...

Goodbye.JPG
3850 hits | 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 ...

Goodriddance.JPG
4334 hits | 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 ...

Installed 1.JPG
4496 hits | 114.83 KB | Posted: 7/21/03
The bare rims allowed me to roll it under the truck without scratching off the powdercoat (YET).

Installed 2.JPG
4272 hits | 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...

LightningCenter.jpg
1600 hits | 56 KB | Posted: 8/21/12
'93-95 Lightning-specific finned 8.8" center casting

http://www.nloc.net/vbforum/gen-1-lightnings/2...

DiffCutaway.jpg
7840 hits | 48.05 KB | Posted: 11/4/05
8.8" Differential Cutaway with companion flange

1 Differential Side Gear 4236
2 Differentia...

SpecsF88Clearances.jpg
7522 hits | 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...

GearPatterns.jpg
11700 hits | 47.94 KB | Posted: 11/28/05
Gear Mesh Patterns using gear marking compound
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[url=http://www...

PinionShaft.jpg
4484 hits | 55.72 KB | Posted: 1/14/05
The pinion shaft lock bolt (Ford D8BZ-4241-C) should...

PinionShaftKit.JPG
5094 hits | 59 KB | Posted: 6/6/07
Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt Extractor Kit ([url=http://www.etoolcart.com/fabbri-differential...

8-8Spiders.JPG
2100 hits | 75.74 KB | Posted: 2/27/11
SOLD They aren't pretty, but they're free.

SpiderMess.jpg
5205 hits | 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...

Traction-Lok Diff.jpg
8875 hits | 54.07 KB | Posted: 1/14/05
Ford (Eaton) Trac-Lok limited slip Differential

1 Differential Case 4204
2 Rear Axle Differential ...

LSD.jpg
9092 hits | 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...

8-8inch28SplineLSD.JPG
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SOLD 8.8" LSD from a 2000 Ranger w/28-spline side gears. The tubes & axleshafts were bent - there's...

LSClutchesf88.jpg
6517 hits | 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...

TracLokShimTools.jpg
3870 hits | 44.86 KB | Posted: 4/30/05
TracLok Clutch Shim

Select and insert the thickest feeler gauge blade that will enter between the t...

DiffCoverSealant.jpg
7967 hits | 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...

DiffCoverAL.JPG
4101 hits | 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...

DiffCover.JPG
2332 hits | 82.93 KB | Posted: 7/12/12
This stock Explorer/Mountaineer 8.8" IRS cover is an upgrade from the stock stamped cover, whic...

SpringShims.jpg
4481 hits | 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 pick...

RearSusp.jpg
13733 hits | 51.08 KB | Posted: 11/16/05
8.8" Suspension

1 Bolt N802114-S2
2 Nut N620483-S56
3 Rear Spring Front Bracket; 3" [url=htt...

SpringsR.JPG
6506 hits | 38.09 KB | Posted: 10/23/07
Rear Spring Details
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Rear Spring: F-150-250-350 (4x2 and 4x4), ...

LeafSpringClip.JPG
5531 hits | 46.81 KB | Posted: 10/22/07
Rear Leaf Spring Squeak

To correct a squeaking condition at the rear leaf springs, first determine ...

SpringBushingSaw.jpg
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Leaf Spring Bushing Removal
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The hole saw is my current favo...

Spring Bushing Chisels.JPG
5011 hits | 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 ...

SpringEyeF1.JPG
1537 hits | 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 ...

SpringEyeF2.JPG
1127 hits | 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...

SpringEyeF3.JPG
1039 hits | 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...

SpringEyeF4.JPG
1075 hits | 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...

SpringEyeR1.JPG
1118 hits | 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...

SpringEyeR2.JPG
1013 hits | 113.99 KB | Posted: 7/7/15
These rear spring eye bushings were the easiest, but that's not saying much.

For a seized bolt:
[ur...

SpringEyeR3.JPG
1003 hits | 117.67 KB | Posted: 7/7/15
Even this one required a hammer to finish.

For a seized bolt:
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/regi...

SpringEyeS1.JPG
1111 hits | 77.74 KB | Posted: 7/7/15
These molded-in shackle bushings are probably the worst to press out, although the sleeved version i...

SwayBarR.JPG
4379 hits | 64.67 KB | Posted: 10/23/07
Rear Stabilizer (AntiSway) Bar
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AFAIK, all Broncos use [url=http...

SwayBarRear.JPG
2576 hits | 73.9 KB | Posted: 11/9/11
Rear Anti-Sway Bar
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Apparently, Lightnings use the 4WD end links...

SwayBars96.JPG
2381 hits | 31.68 KB | Posted: 1/7/09
SOLD Sway Bars from '96 Bronco

All hardware, fasteners, & bushings included.
ACTUAL Dimensions:...

LeanCheck.JPG
8883 hits | 60.45 KB | Posted: 10/22/07
Vehicle Lean Check - F-150-250-350 (4x2), F-150 (4x4) and Bronco
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Spring shims.jpg
3210 hits | 67.84 KB | Posted: 7/10/03
DELETE

AxleR93B3L55.JPG
1381 hits | 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...

PinionSlack.jpg
167 hits | 44.55 KB | Posted: 3/3/24
Pinion Slack
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Early ('83-96) 8.8" axles are notorious for th...