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8.8" Axle

From 1983 Ford Bronco “That dirty old truck” — documented by Steve83.

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1983 Ford Bronco - 1984(Oct)-up Ford Axle Tag Coding S=Sterling plant V=Van Dyke plant 3 Numbers indicate vehicle line Letter is plant use Any following numbe… 1983 Ford Bronco - '90 F150 Ford8.8 Tag The "4" at the Left end of the 2nd line is obscured by dirt around the bolt head. [url=https://www.supermoto… 1983 Ford Bronco - 8.8" Axle Exploded, with open differential IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. Early versions have a ~2.87" hub flange stickout… 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD '96 8.8" 3.55 open diff complete hub-to-hub never opened, tested. 1983 Ford Bronco - Axle vent at brake hose Tee F2TA-2282-BD equivalent to F2TZ-2282-B, (w/clipped vent hose) F2UZ-2282-A, (w/o ABS clips) E8TZ-2282-B. Continu… 1983 Ford Bronco - Revised vent hose routing for 8.8" & 10.25" axles. The "cap" allows air to pass, but blocks insects. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, c… 1983 Ford Bronco - Axle Vent Hose Routing IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. See also: [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1162519] https://www.… 1983 Ford Bronco - This axle had been burned, but not badly, so I gutted it & repaired a damaged shock mount, then cleaned & sandblasted it. 1983 Ford Bronco - This axle had been burned, but not badly, so I gutted it & repaired a damaged shock mount, then cleaned & sandblasted it. 1983 Ford Bronco - All clean! 1983 Ford Bronco - I have a friend in the powdercoating business, so I had him do the whole thing just because... The special green mylar tape sticks during t… 1983 Ford Bronco - I paid a friend (pro) $100 to set up the gears for me. This job requires several special tools, including a good dial indicator (to check b… 1983 Ford Bronco - The guts of a common open differential. For info about tone ring ( E7TZ4B409B ) damage, see this caption: [url=http://www.supermotors.net/r… 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD Differential carrier (open, empty) for Ford 8.8". 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD 8.8" Carrier & Tone Ring (E7TZ-4B409-B) from '02 Explorer IRS Actual weight 15.4 lbs 1983 Ford Bronco - The tone ring ( E7TZ4B409B ) can be removed & replaced with the ring gear installed if the index tooth can be located. It may be obscured b… 1983 Ford Bronco - The '87-up ABS sensor (DY1123, F85Z-9E731-AB) bolt is like the rear cover bolts: 13mm hex head @ 25-30 lb-ft. The sensor's resistance shoul… 1983 Ford Bronco - This diff obviously has problems (note the scars on the face of the ABS sensor (DY1123, F85Z-9E731-AB) from the tone ring ( E7TZ4B409B ), b… 1983 Ford Bronco - The hanging companion flange is for an Explorer, and its bolt pattern is slightly smaller than that of the F150/Bronco flange ( 221369 ) wh… 1983 Ford Bronco - Companion Flange Comparison IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. The unthreaded transfer case flange has a wider collar than the axle flang… 1983 Ford Bronco - Magnetic Fill & Drain Plugs Used as fill in '87-up solid 8.8" axles, and others. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/74190]… 1983 Ford Bronco - Newer fill plugs have an embedded magnet. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/849741] http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/849741/… 1983 Ford Bronco - Fill Plug Extraction IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. This is why an impact should not be used on a fill plug; it strips too easily. Th… 1983 Ford Bronco - The top one is BADLY worn, and the bottom one isn't perfect. Left: E7TZ4234B, Omix-Ada Ultimate , Motive , Dorman 630-201 , SVL 2022605-2 R… 1983 Ford Bronco - A three-jaw inside puller on a slide hammer ( OTC 4579 ) will usually work, but it's not the best style of puller for these bearings ( Timk… 1983 Ford Bronco - This tool makes quick work of pulling semi-float wheel bearings ( Timken 6408 ). The OTC PN that fits this axle is 7496A . 1983 Ford Bronco - Repair bearing ( National RP6408 ) for 8.8" axle. They don't last, and I don't recommend using them. It's less work & hassle to just do it… 1983 Ford Bronco - I don't remember what I was trying to show with this, but the foreground is the sway bar end link bushings (blue poly from DayStar) and my… 1983 Ford Bronco - The nuts on the U-bolts are soaking in Liquid Wrench (or some other penetrating oil). I washed all the dirt off a few days ago & then kept… 1983 Ford Bronco - The nuts on the U-bolts are soaking in Liquid Wrench (or some other penetrating oil). I washed all the dirt off a few days ago & then kept… 1983 Ford Bronco - The bare rims allowed me to roll it under the truck without scratching off the powdercoat (YET). 1983 Ford Bronco - It's very common for the pinion nut (center of the flange or yoke) to get loose over the years, resulting in noise, vibration, wear, and ul… 1983 Ford Bronco - '93-95 Lightning-specific finned 8.8" center casting http://www.nloc.net/vbforum/gen-1-lightnings/216610-rear-sway-bar.html 1983 Ford Bronco - 8.8" Differential Cutaway with companion flange 1 Differential Side Gear 4236 2 Differential Carrier 4204 3 Ring Gear (part of 4209) 4… 1983 Ford Bronco - Specs for Ford 8.8" Axle shaft end play is allowable up to 0.762mm (0.030 inch), but can be as low as 0.127mm (0.005 inch). It is cont… 1983 Ford Bronco - Gear Mesh Patterns using gear marking compound IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/74192] h… 1983 Ford Bronco - The pinion shaft lock bolt ( Ford D8BZ-4241-C ) should NEVER be re-used. They're known to break even on their first use, and it's very diff… 1983 Ford Bronco - Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt Extractor Kit ([url=http://www.etoolcart.com/fabbri-differential-pinion-shaft-lock-bolt-extractor-kit.a… 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD They aren't pretty, but they're free. 1983 Ford Bronco - I found this in someone else's differential, after his back tires had locked up. He had to back up before he could drive again, but it was… 1983 Ford Bronco - Ford (Eaton) Trac-Lok limited slip Differential 1 Differential Case 4204 2 Rear Axle Differential Clutch Shim 4A324 3 Differential Clutch P… 1983 Ford Bronco - The clutch pack is clearly visible thru the obvious notches (possibly pre-'95) in the carrier, as compared to the normal open diff carrier.… 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD 8.8" LSD from a 2000 Ranger w/28-spline side gears. The tubes & axleshafts were bent - there's nothing wrong with the diff. 1983 Ford Bronco - LS Clutch Assembly for Ford 8.8" axles. Use a total of 4oz. of friction modifier in the differential. Axle shaft end play is allowable… 1983 Ford Bronco - TracLok Clutch Shim Select and insert the thickest feeler gauge blade that will enter between the tool and the differential clutch pack. Th… 1983 Ford Bronco - 8.8" Diff Cover Sealant Tighten bolts to 38-52 N-m (28-38 lb-ft). Tighten the cover bolts in a cross-wise pattern to maintain axle housing… 1983 Ford Bronco - All 8.8" diffs share a cover pattern, so this will fit a solid axle. The mounting ears don't interfere with anything on a solid-axle v… 1983 Ford Bronco - This stock Explorer/Mountaineer 8.8" IRS cover is an upgrade from the stock stamped cover, which is prone to puncture & leaks when whe… 1983 Ford Bronco - Shims for 8.8" truck axles The Bronco shim is angled 7.5°; the pickup shim is flat. 2WD pickups use no shim. [url=http://www.supermoto… 1983 Ford Bronco - 8.8" Suspension 1 Bolt N802114-S2 2 Nut N620483-S56 3 Rear Spring Front Bracket; 3" [url=https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-bra… 1983 Ford Bronco - Rear Spring Details IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. Rear Spring: F-150-250-350 (4x2 and 4x4), F-Super Duty Chassis Cab, Commercial Cha… 1983 Ford Bronco - Rear Leaf Spring Squeak To correct a squeaking condition at the rear leaf springs, first determine whether it is loose spring mounting bolt… 1983 Ford Bronco - Leaf Spring Bushing Removal IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. The hole saw is my current favorite method because it's quick & relatively… 1983 Ford Bronco - After fighting this bushing for a while, I figured out this method to get it out withOUT the proper press. I used a pair of chisels to slig… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is the best tool for this job: a Snap-On ball joint press (BJP1), several of its cups (IIRC, I used numbers 1, 6, 8, & 11), a few deep… 1983 Ford Bronco - On each bushing, I found I needed one setup to initially break the sleeve loose, another setup to drive it about halfway, and a third to pu… 1983 Ford Bronco - By this point, the casting around that grease nipple was getting pretty warm. That's why the zerk is there - to keep it greased, which make… 1983 Ford Bronco - I had to knock the bushing the last ~1/8" out of the spring eye. SEE THE PREVIOUS & NEXT SEVERAL PICS. 1983 Ford Bronco - The axle is slightly closer to the front of the spring, so there's a little more working room for the rear bushings. [url=http://www.superm… 1983 Ford Bronco - These rear spring eye bushings were the easiest, but that's not saying much. For a seized bolt: [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/m… 1983 Ford Bronco - Even this one required a hammer to finish. For a seized bolt: [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/890935] https://www.supermoto… 1983 Ford Bronco - These molded-in shackle bushings are probably the worst to press out, although the sleeved version isn't much easier due to the ends of the… 1983 Ford Bronco - Rear Stabilizer (AntiSway) Bar IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. AFAIK, all Broncos use [url=http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/4.5123… 1983 Ford Bronco - Rear Anti-Sway Bar IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. Apparently, Lightnings use the 4WD end links. 18041 End Link Outer Washer 18171 End… 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD Sway Bars from '96 Bronco All hardware, fasteners, & bushings included. ACTUAL Dimensions: 46x18x10" @ 39.2 lbs 1983 Ford Bronco - Vehicle Lean Check - F-150-250-350 (4x2), F-150 (4x4) and Bronco IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. All vehicles are expected to exhibit… 1983 Ford Bronco - DELETE 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD 8.8" Axle from my '93 Bronco XLT body donor Apparently unopened with 3.55 gears & TracLok diff Available with or without springs,… 1983 Ford Bronco - Pinion Slack IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. Early ('83-96) 8.8" axles are notorious for the pinion nut backing off after a few hundre…