On the output shaft there is a lock ring that is a bear to remove if you do not have a lock ring pliers. Invest $20 bucks and get one. Not to be confused with snap ring pliers. This is the input shaft bearing cover. It contains a seal that must be replaced later. […] More »
By: admin | July 30, 2004
Getting some air in a stock F-250 ’91 Ford F-250 Build-Up By Greg Carter Technical Wizardry Steve Shaw Most of this article covers the rebuild of a Dana 60 (donated from a F-350) including Detroit Locker and its installation into a F-250, IFS to Solid front axle, other topics discussed include […] More »
By: admin | October 19, 2002
Unfortunately I don’t have any pictures of the rear end rebuild except the above one showing the rear disk brakes. The rebuild of the axle included new gears (4.56) and a Detroit locker. Gear setup is made a little easier because the shims to setup the backlash are installed outside the bearings, between the bearings […] More »
By: admin | October 19, 2002
A shot of the shop showing the front diff up on the work stands with my ‘custom’ cut 2×4 :), cut with the diameter of the axle tube housing to better secure it on the stands when working. Can also see rear diff partially assembled on ground. A shot of the table after […] More »
By: admin | June 17, 2002
