AxleTag.jpg
13613 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
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8.8" Axle Exploded, with open differential
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Early version...
Axle 96 8,8inch.jpg
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SOLD '96 8.8" 3.55 open diff complete hub-to-hub never opened, tested.
BrakeLineRvent.jpg
588 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
21 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
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Axle Vent Hose Routing
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See also:
[url=https://www.supermot...
AxleBlast 1.JPG
4569 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
4682 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
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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
5223 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
18271 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
4081 hits | 91.98 KB | Posted: 7/10/03

SOLD Differential carrier (open, empty) for Ford 8.8".
Carrier88TR.JPG
2731 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
18647 hits | 115.77 KB | Posted: 7/21/03

The '87-up ABS sensor (DY1123, F85Z-9E731-AB) bolt i...
ABSshim.JPG
3951 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
5045 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
3349 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
4628 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
23 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
5585 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
3587 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
3566 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
4755 hits | 54.97 KB | Posted: 5/28/05

Repair bearing (National RP6408) for 8.8" axle. The...
Cables.JPG
3572 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
3735 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
4219 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
4381 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
4161 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
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'93-95 Lightning-specific finned 8.8" center casting

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DiffCutaway.jpg
7716 hits | 48.05 KB | Posted: 11/4/05

8.8" Differential Cutaway with companion flange

1 Differential Side Gear 4236
2 Differentia...
SpecsF88Clearances.jpg
7381 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
11502 hits | 47.94 KB | Posted: 11/28/05

Gear Mesh Patterns using gear marking compound
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[url=http://www...
PinionShaft.jpg
4362 hits | 55.72 KB | Posted: 1/14/05

The pinion shaft lock bolt (Ford D8BZ-4241-C) should...
PinionShaftKit.JPG
4963 hits | 59 KB | Posted: 6/6/07

Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt Extractor Kit ([url=http://www.etoolcart.com/fabbri-differential...
8-8Spiders.JPG
1989 hits | 75.74 KB | Posted: 2/27/11

SOLD They aren't pretty, but they're free.
SpiderMess.jpg
5080 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
8694 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
8957 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
2559 hits | 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...
LSClutchesf88.jpg
6327 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
3745 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
7752 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
3929 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
2185 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
4335 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 picku...
RearSusp.jpg
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8.8" Suspension

1 Bolt N802114-S2
2 Nut N620483-S56
3 Rear Spring Front Bracket 5785 (see be...
SpringsR.JPG
6123 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
5335 hits | 46.81 KB | Posted: 10/22/07

Rear Leaf Spring Squeak

To correct a squeaking condition at the rear leaf springs, first determine ...
Spring Bushing Chisels.JPG
4855 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
1376 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
1006 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
931 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
963 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
995 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
895 hits | 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...
SpringEyeR3.JPG
887 hits | 117.67 KB | Posted: 7/7/15

Even this one required a hammer to finish.

SEE THE PREVIOUS & NEXT SEVERAL PICS.
SpringEyeS1.JPG
979 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
4207 hits | 64.67 KB | Posted: 10/23/07

Rear Stabilizer (AntiSway) Bar
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AFAIK, all Broncos use [url=http...
SwayBarRear.JPG
2441 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
2266 hits | 31.68 KB | Posted: 1/7/09

SOLD Sway Bars from '96 Bronco

All hardware, fasteners, & bushings included.
ACTUAL Dimensions:...
LeanCheck.JPG
8678 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
3075 hits | 67.84 KB | Posted: 7/10/03

DELETE
AxleR93B3L55.JPG
1263 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
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Pinion Slack
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Early ('83-96) 8.8" axles are notorious for th...

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