differential

94 Ranger, 3.0, 4WD. Dana 35. 3.73 7.5" ~330k miles Earlier this month, my truck started making a rhythmic "thud" sound. Lifted the rear end up and drove it and sure enough, it was coming from my diff. I'm told this could be the pinion bearing, which makes sense to me because there were a lot...

Hello guys I've been working on my truck constantly I've rebuilt the 3.0 and it's been running great I has out with some friends and and the truck got hung up and we all noticed it was a one wheel wonder after looking at the tag on the diff and door it's a 7.5 ring gear 3.73 gears open diff i...

Title about says it all. Swapping a 28 spline 8.8 axle from a 2000 ranger onto my 91 ranger, in the process of regearing with used 3,55 gears. Using the old pinion bearing as a setup bearing, dremeled it out to a slip fit, and am installing the pinion with the old crush sleeve, outer bearing...

My truck makes a humming/whirring noise that seems to reverberate up through the bed and cab as I accelerate and am maintaining 25-50 mph speeds. Even at highway speeds, you can still hear it. I have thought that most likely it is the rear differential with a bad pinion bearing or something...

Hello, I am currently restoring my Bronco II '88. I'm trying to take the front axle and diff apart due to the fact that 4wd doesn't work and movement of steering causes strange noises. When I tried to take it apart I couldn't get past the removal of the spindle, it seems to be stuck. Do you have...

RPM specific noise. No tachometer so we’ll go based off of gear and speed. Occurs when decelerating in: 2nd gear at 15mph 3rd gear at 27mph 4th gear at 47mph Purchased in March 2021. Chronological list of work done: Changed oil and filter New tires all around Lubed chassis New timing belt and...

Been reading on how to do this swap on my Ranger and I think understand everything I need to do, but have one question before I buy donor axle from a junk yard. If I am planning on installing a locker, should I be looking for an open differential, LSD, or does it matter? Im thinking I want to...

I have a new to me 99 Ranger XLT regular cab 4x4 that is in need of a new rear diff cover. I went to take the fill plug out before draining the old fluid and found it stripped and stuck. Instead of trying to get the plug out I’d prefer to just add a new cover with a fill plug in it. Has anyone...

So I lifted my truck off the ground because i suspected I had an issue with my rear differential. And when I spin 1 wheel (right side) it makes a clicking noise. It doesn’t happen while I drive though. What do y’all think it could be? (4.10 ratio/open differential)

I have a 92 extended cab 4.0 4X4 5 speed manual hubs 142,000 miles. Truck started making a clicking sound from the front end . Based on some information I was given I bought a new pair of warn locking hubs. Didn’t make a difference. With the hubs locked and not in 4x4 there is clicking from the...

I have a 93 Ranger 2.3l 5-speed manual with a stock 7.5 open diff and 3.45 gears. Truck has for a long time been prone to spinning the inside wheel in a semi-sharp to sharp turn (90deg) with stock size tires. Now running 30" tires and truck handles in the rain kinda like it's snow. Taking a...

ABS Light came on 3 months ago. (96 XLT Ranger, 3.0L, Rear ABS, 7.5 RG) I was driving down the road (SC) when the rear Pass wheel locked up and left a line of tread 50' long and dug into the shoulder (dirt) when I pulled over. I turned off the engine, then turned it back on, and the wheel was...

Im working on my 1998 Ford Ranger 4.0 4x4 5-speed. I have the front axel that is long on the passenger side, and flat on the drivers side if this explains things. Im not sure if its a dana 35 or what. Anyway... I need to remove the c clips on the passenger side to remove that internal shaft so...

So my current 8.8 axle is having symptoms of differential bearings going bad. It makes a bunch of noise and I have to give my truck more gas to keep it moving... Anyways, I am going to swap in another axle because rebuilding the current differential is extremely expensive. I have looked into...

Hi All, Part questions, part edjumuhcation, it's ...questi-muhcation! I have a 99 3.0L 4x4 off road Ranger bought two months ago. When I bought it the ABS light was on. Since the rear speed sensor (VSS) seems to be a common cause & cheap part, I figured I'd start with the low-hanging...

How bad is it that I have had a whine coming from the rear differential for several years. It actually started when my transmission was replaced but the shop didn't hear the "new" sound and said all was ok. Anyway, I just had it looked at for another reason and they said it was about to go...

is there anyway to tell if i have lockers in the front without taking it apart? when i have the hubs locked and in 4wheel and turning the front end jumps like crazy, its almost anoying. Is this something thats normal or is my front end locked or maybe something broke? Sorry if there is a place...

Can somebody help me? my b2500 posi differential has a weird movement. I've been told to change the differential. but mine is LSD and if I buy one at a junk yard most likely it wont be LSD. what other type of differential can I adapt to my truck? a mustang's? explorer?

Hello all, While driving to work the other day, the rear tires on my ranger locked up. I managed to keep it on the road (it was a sweeping turn), though I ended up blocking the road. I restart the truck and am able to limp along for approx 200 yards before it happens again. Based on the...

Hello everyone, this is my first thread. I have been browsing therangerstation for a while and it is a VERY helpful site. But I have a pretty simple question I cannot find the answer to. I have a 2002 ranger XLT 4x4, my transfer case is making a terrible grinding noise even in 2wd around 30 mph...