93-97 7.5RG Differential brake backing plates swap

[sparky1222]

I have a '96 2RWD 7.5 RG 10"Brake Differential that needs to be replaced (Pinion Bearing welded - can't remove.)

There appears to be a lot more 7.5 Differentials with 9" brakes than 10".

My question is:

Are the (7.5 RG Diffs,) 9" and 10" Brake backing plates interchangeable?
(Same Brake mounting holes & bolts?)

My inclination (90%) is that they are but just want to be sure.

Thank you.

 

[AllanD]

PRovided you get your 10" backing plates from another Ranger that DOES NOT have the larger diameter axle tubes associated with the 31-spline axles....


I always went looking foe 91-up Aerostars when I was after backing plates...


But any 1993-97 Ranger supercab should already have 10" rear brakes

 

[sparky1222]

Thank you

Thank you for the answer, my existing #84 Diff has good 10" backing plates but I won't be using them (although I'll be saving them) because I've already bought a "93 #84 Diff (only 54K miles.)
Again thank you & take care.

 

[AllanD]

When I was switching out an axle assembly with an "issue" with a spare I would usually
1) disconnect the drive-shaft
2)drop the back cover and drain the oil
3) Pull the spider gear shaft and remove the C-clips
4) pull the axle shafts
5)unbolt the brake backing-plates from the axle tubes
& and only then
6) disconnect the shocks and u-bolts to drop the axle housing

Doing it this way AVOIDS ENTIRELY the necessity to reassemble and bleed then adjust the rear brakes, as I usually leave the backing plates hanging by Bungee (Or bent coat hanger) from the frame rail.

Having the axle shafts out lightens the whole assembly....

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