Need a quick answer about Rear Differentials
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Need a quick answer about Rear Differentials
Hello. My son needs to replace the 3:73 geared rear differential in his 2002 F250 7.3L truck. Here is my quick question, will a 3:73 geared rear differential from a 2003 E350 Van fit in his 2002 F250? The 2002 is, I believe a 10.5 inch Sterling. Not sure what the rear is in the E350 other than I have been told it has 3:73 gears, leaf springs, and disc brakes. Hopefully the seller will send me pictures tonight. Are the dimensions, spring perch width, length, etc., correct for my sons F250? Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Jim
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The Dana 70 likely wouldn't fit without some modifications and it is not as strong, more difficult to work on, and more expensive to get parts for than a Sterling.
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It's my understanding that the Dana is not a bolt in fit. And as stated above, it's not as strong. Jim
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Think I found a suitable replacement rear diff at a local yard today. Got it home and noticed that the rear u-joint pinion yoke is different. Our truck has a round flat flange that bolts to the pinion and the junkyard rear has a standard rear u-joint yoke. Does anyone know if the round flange will bolt onto the pinion of my junkyard rear? I plan to tear into it tomorrow but was curious if anyone knew about these different yokes. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Jim
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Use a new pinion nut and don’t over torque it or you could have to install another crush sleeve to get the preload perfect. I made that mistake the last time I replaced pinion and carrier bearings and had to get new nut and crush sleeve.
