building my own front diff. Ford 8.8 LSD

[asand]

Ive ordered some 1.25 x 2.25 bearings and seals to reuse the 8.8 housing ends. Thinking about going 4.30:1 rather than 4.11.

 

[asand]

Bearings arrived today, they're a real close interference fit that i can barely but on by hand. After the seals arrive I'll start cutting the housing.

 

[asand]

U-joint companion flange arrived today, the included u-joint did not fit the drive shaft. Tomorrow I will go to Oreilys to pick up a Spicer 5-1204X (1.06 & 1.125 dia caps x 3.63 crosses, aka 1330SPEC or 1330 Ford)

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[89Suburban]

Wholley sheet, cool

 

[swathdiver]

It's a known weak component and not much (if anything?) in the way of aftermarket upgrades available.

I've been a member of three truck forums for about 8 years and rarely see front differential problems other than actuators.

TahoeOverlanding on here and Youtube does solid axle conversions and even offers financing for the parts according to the title of his latest video.