Ford 8.8 Assembly & Set Up (Part 2)

Here's (Part 2) of the Ford 8.8 differential assembly and set up. This took a little longer than expected, hence the need for a 2 part video.

Link to (Part 1):    • Ford 8.8 Assembly & Set Up (Part 1) #...  
Link to (Short Version): Link Posted when video becomes available
Link to (Final Assembly): Link Posted when video becomes available

Link to previous video in series:    • Ford 8.8 Assembly & Set Up (Part 1) #...  

Differential Basics video:    • Things You Should Know About Differen...  

This is a complete overview of how to assembly and set up a Ford 8.8 differential. It shows how to assemble the differential, set backlash, and set up the gear tooth pattern.

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Special thanks to

Kings Ford: http://kingsfordinc.com

Ford Performance techline: https://performanceparts.ford.com/con...

Ford 8.8 PDF: https://performanceparts.ford.com/dow...

Gear tooth pattern guide: https://www.ringpinion.com/Content/Bo...

Dana Differential assembly guide: http://www2.dana.com/pdf/5717.PDF

Ford differential identification guide: http://www.fordification.com/tech/rea...

Article on the 8.8: http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/transmis...

Parts

My differential: https://lmr.com/item/M4204F318C/Musta...

My gear set: https://lmr.com/item/LRS-4209FRA-K/Mu...

My differential cover: https://lmr.com/item/M4033G2/Ford-Mus...

My 5 lug conversion kit: https://lmr.com/item/SVE-2300DK-B/199...

Pinion head bearings: https://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/Search...

Pinion head bearing races: https://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/Search...

Pinion flange sleeve Federated 99181: https://www.amazon.com/SKF-99181-Spee...

Ultra black RTV: https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-82180...

Gear Paint: https://www.amazon.com/Ratech-500-Mar...

Royal Purple gear oil: https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Purple-1...

Tools

Differential Shim Installer: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/yg...

Pinion Flange Holder: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aa...

Bushing Driver Kit: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/astro-pne...

Dial Indicator: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/central-t...

Digital caliper: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/general-t...

Inch Pound Torque Wrench: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/precision...

Brass drift: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/sk-hand-t...

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