Installing the New Differential in the #FairmontProject
It’s finally come time to install the new 8.8 differential in the #FairmontProject. There were only a couple of snags along the way. For the most part this seemed to go pretty smoothly. Much easier than setting it up.
You can also do this job on the ground with floor jacks and jack stands. I’d recommend 2 floor jacks and a level surface.
I have a LOT of links for this video so I’m going to keep this part of the description short. If you decided to do this job, good luck. Otherwise, thanks for watching!
How to Lift and Support a Vehicle:
Link to previous video in series:
Differential Basics video:
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Camera: Brian Kast
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Useful Info
Ford 8.8 PDF: https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/instructionsheets/FordInstShtM-4209-8.pdf
Gear tooth pattern guide: https://www.ringpinion.com/Content/Book/Reading-and-Adjusting-Ring-and-Pinion-Tooth-Patterns.pdf
Dana Differential assembly guide: http://www2.dana.com/pdf/5717.PDF
Ford differential identification guide: http://www.fordification.com/tech/rearends_ford09.htm
Parts
Ford Limited Slip: https://www.amazon.com/Ford-XL-3-Friction-Modifier-Additive/dp/B000NU5LP6
Royal Purple gear oil: https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Purple-11687-Performance-Synthetic/dp/B005SEKFBC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1466942441&sr=1-1&keywords=royal+purple+80w+90
Lower Control Arm Reinforcement Plates: http://www.americanmuscle.com/compeng-reinforcement-plates-7995.html
My Springs: https://lmr.com/item/ST-5558200/79-04-Mustang-Steeda-Sport-Lowering-Springs-Kit
My Shocks: https://lmr.com/item/STR-S6000EM/mustang-strange-adjustable-rear-shock-7993-s6000em
Spring Isolator Kit: http://www.americanmuscle.com/bbk-front-isolators-7904.html
Tools
Transmission Jack:
Sunex 7793B 1000 lb. (1/2 Ton) Telescopic Transmission Jack
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/sunex-7793b-1000-lb-1-2-ton-telescopic-transmission-jack#oid=1002_1
Support Jack:
OTC 2015A Stinger 1500 Lb Pedestal Stand
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-2015a-stinger-1500-lb-pedestal-stand#oid=1002_1
Grey Pneumatic Sockets:
Grey Pneumatic 81635MRD 3/8″ Dr. 35pc Metric Std & Deep Duo-Socket Set – 6 Pt.
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/grey-pneumatic-81635mrd-3-8-dr-35pc-metric-std-deep-duo-socket-set-6-pt#oid=1002_1
Dewalt 3/8 Impact:
Air Ratchet:
Ingersoll Rand 1105MAX-D3 Air Ratchet 3/8″ Drive Maximum Torque 30 ft/lbs
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/ingersoll-rand-1105max-d3-air-ratchet-3-8-drive-maximum-torque-30-ft-lbs#oid=1002_1
Lady Slipper:
K Tool 71616 Lady Slipper Pry Bar, 16″ Long
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-71616-lady-slipper-pry-bar-16-long#oid=1002_1
Beta T-handles:
Beta Tools 009520010 952 10-T-Handle Wrenches With Swivelling/a>
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/beta-tools-009520010-952-10-t-handle-wrenches-with-swivelling#oid=1002_1
Astro Drop Light:
Astro Pneumatic 40SL Rechargeable COB LED Slim Work Light, 410 Lumens
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/astro-pneumatic-40sl-rechargeable-cob-led-slim-work-light-410-lumens#oid=1002_1
Eastwood Flare Tool:
Eastwood Pro Brake Tubing Flaring Tool
http://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html/?srccode=carguy&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=etcg
Eastwood Line Bending Tool:
Eastwood Brake Line Forming Tool
http://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html/?srccode=carguy&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=etcg
Tubing Cutter:
Lisle 50000 Mini Tubing Cutter
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/lisle-50000-mini-tubing-cutter#oid=1002_1
Cutting Oil:
Mountain 55104 Mountain Cutting Oil
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/mountain-55104-mountain-cutting-oil-1-3-fl-oz-tube#oid=1002_1
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Related Videos:
Differential Rebuild (Short Version):
How To Bend and Flare Brake Lines:
New Fairmont Parts:
Borrowing Parts from the Mustang:
How I Adjusted the Rear Differential Bushings:
How I Moved the Driveshaft:
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