Robintett
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- Mar 31, 2017
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- Location
- British Columbia
- Vehicle Year
- 89
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9
- Transmission
- Manual
Hi everyone!
I have an 89 2.9 manual ranger.
I recently swapped a used 7.5 rear axle into my truck as my differential had blown up on me. The problem I now have is the pinion flange on the new differential has a larger bolt PCD than that of my previous - so my driveshaft will not bolt up.
The question i have is - can i swap the pinion flange from my previous diff onto the new used one i have fitted? I also know this has to be done properly. Im happy to but a torque wrench as i want one in my tool set anyway but isit just as simple as setting it to torque?
I realise another option would be to get a yoke that fits this correct pinion flange PCD and fit that to my driveshaft? But i worry that may unbalance my shaft.
Let me know if you have any questions if that wasnt clear. Any help appreciated,
Thanks Robin.
I have an 89 2.9 manual ranger.
I recently swapped a used 7.5 rear axle into my truck as my differential had blown up on me. The problem I now have is the pinion flange on the new differential has a larger bolt PCD than that of my previous - so my driveshaft will not bolt up.
The question i have is - can i swap the pinion flange from my previous diff onto the new used one i have fitted? I also know this has to be done properly. Im happy to but a torque wrench as i want one in my tool set anyway but isit just as simple as setting it to torque?
I realise another option would be to get a yoke that fits this correct pinion flange PCD and fit that to my driveshaft? But i worry that may unbalance my shaft.
Let me know if you have any questions if that wasnt clear. Any help appreciated,
Thanks Robin.