Has anyone used a Ratech general rebuild kit (crush sleeve, gasket, pinion seal) to rebuild their 9 in rear end? I recently found a 28 spline out of an early 80's F150 for $40!!! Can anyone recommend what they have used (I have seen them also in LMC Truck)?? Thanks for the info!!
Ryan

 

Genuine Ford Parts (1980/ Ford 9" list # 88)

1-E3TZ-4036-B .. Gasket

1-B7AZ-4211-A .. Pinion Shaft

1-C9AZ-4215-A .. Pinion Gear Kit (gears & washers)

2-C9AZ-4221-A .. Differential Bearings (Industry # LM102949)

2-C9AZ-4222-A .. Differential Race (Industry # LM102910)

2-C8OZ-4236-A .. Axle Gear

2-B7A-4616-A .. Pinion Race (Industry # M88010)

2-B7A-4621-A .. Pinion Bearing (Industry # M88048)

1-C2AZ-4625-A .. Pilot Bearing (Industry # R1535 TAV)

1-B7AZ-4627-A .. Pilot Bearing Retainer

1-B7A-4662-A .. Crush Sleeve

1-B7A-4669-A .. "O" Ring

1-E2TZ-4676-A .. Pinion Seal - 1980/83

or

1-E5DZ-4676-A Pinion Seal -1984/

 

I used a rebuild kit from Summit Racing. I also got their video that shows how to set the back lash on the gears. Lots of good info in the video.

 

I got a rebuild kit on Ebay that had all Timken bearings for less than $80 to my door just like this one HERE . I'll also make my usual shameless plug for the rebuilding your 9 inch rear end DVD from Ken Collins at Badshoe productions. Tremendous video, which can make anyone an expert.

EDIT: Whoever you order the kit from, I would recommend buying an extra crush sleeve. I over crushed my 1st one and no one in town carried them so I had to mail order a replacement. They're only about 3 bucks, but it shut me down for 4 days waiting for them to arrive.

Don't forget you'll also probably want new axle shaft bearings and seals as well.

 

For new seals and axle bearings, you will need to know the size of the rear brakes. The 9 inch rear axle used in 1980/83 F100's had 10 x 2 1/2" rear brakes. The F150 9 inch rear end had 11 x 2 1/4" rear brakes.

 

Number Dummy: Thanks for the part #'s...these are handy at O'Reallys (Oreilly's)...those guys take 2-3 times to get it right!!!

Goobzilla: I took a look at the demo video...it is dumbed down perfectly for me!!! I have heard about getting a second crush sleeve for that reason exactly...

Thanks for the info!!!!! I will look into each a little further!!!
Ryan