Differential Spider Gears

[zdumpor]

This weekend I went in to replace my U-Joints, as I suspected that they were the cause of a high pitch sound, as well as a banging sound during my automatic transmission shifting gears. When I removed my drive shaft, I found that the U joints were in good shape. I did find that there was an enormous amount of play in my differential. After taking off the cover, I found that spider gears were completely destroyed.

I only want to replace the spider gears, however most places that I look, all I find is the entire differential. I'd like to put new gears in instead of going to a junk yard. Does anyone know of a good place where I can find this?

[JBfab]

I belive jeffs bronco graveyard has them.

[sackman9975]

Traction lock set at JBG

These are for the 8.8

Not sure what you have because you haven't got any info over


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[SCRebel]

O'rielly Auto parts sells them too.

$92.99 http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...7110&ppt=C0363

[omp]

Good time to replace with a lock rite, Aussie or similar if you don't drive in snow or ice much.

[lifeizhard102205]

if you do any offroading i'd take this time to replace the whole diff with at least a tru trac. i had one and loved it. no weird handling quirks like with a full locker, cheap, damn near indestructible and provide great traction. otherwise, beyond jeffs, a junkyard or ford, no i don't. i dont have mine anymore.

[SCRebel]

I did mine not too long ago and wished I had the money for a Detroit locker.

[CWbronco]

i got mine from ford. ran me about $160. i think getting them from ford will give you higher quality than a local parts place.

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X2 on truetrac but it's 450$ vs used carrier off eBay or Craigslist for 50$.

[zdumpor]

Sorry sackman9955 hole this helps.

I've gone to the Ford site (Ford Racing I believe), but I only saw entire differentials there. I'll consider upgrading, but it may be a bad time financially. I appreciate everyone helping out. I'm still new to the craft, but I do love a challenge.

[Kingfish999]

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I'm sorry you don't have 75 post and this is not the for sale section. So I feel lucky I'm not banned for tying to offer you something I shouldn't be.

[96EB5.8]

I would get the cross pin also as there will be wear at the gear areas.

[zdumpor]

No worries guys. Ill be knocking it out tomorrow or Friday, so Ill keep you posted.

[Kingfish999]

Originally Posted by Kingfish999

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I'm sorry you don't have 75 post and this is not the for sale section. So I feel lucky I'm not banned for tying to offer you something I shouldn't be.

Last edited by LarryP

aww ur mean. i wasnt jsut trying to sell him something. i also asked him questions and gave him info. gave him links where to buy and how to identify what carrier he has

for everyones info he does have trac lock

[zdumpor]

Fellas Relax!

I appreciate the help. So today, I removed the entire differential in order to inspect the bearings. I goofed up by not taking a picture of the bearing orientation, but it turns out that the bearing brackets have different part numbers stamped on them. Though they do not appear to be different in shape, I still want to install them as they originally stood. I believe that the chamfered side faces the outside. With that said, which bracket goes on which side? Any advice?

[zdumpor]

Any help? Trolley had the wrong set (non_ position) for me so I still haven't finished the install. I have the arrows facing outward but I'm not sure if they're on the right side. My ring and pinion mesh looks great.

[Kingfish999]

im guessing you mean the differential main caps. cant way which side is which but i do remeber they point outward. remeber to loctite the bolts.

[zdumpor]

Good call on the loctite.

I am just about done with the job, and all that is left is the install the S spring. I've gotten spring placed inside the carrier, however this prevents me from being able to install the C Clip that holds my axle from sliding out. Any advice here? I can start the clip on into the groove, but It wont go in much further. I believe hammering may not be a good idea...What do you guys think?

[Kingfish999]

its been awhile since i messed with it. is the hole for the spring too smal ofr the c-clip?. my guess would be leave the spring in place, have the crosspin shaft out and try and put the c clips in. try to pry the spring alittle to get them started and tap them in the rest of the way.

[zdumpor]

That worked! I have her all zipped up and took her out for a ride last night. Thanks for the help everyone!