93 Rear end whine

[manicmechanic007]

True story
Even a 7,5 crush sleeve will bull work the piss out of you
The 900 bucks... 700 of it is to crush the sleeve correctly
I used to get them started in the press
I forgot to mention the pinion holding tool you need to buy or fabricate

 

[manicmechanic007]

Ford pinion depth tools cost thousands
And you need different tools for each axle
I have no complete set except for the Dana 60
Most shops and techs take an educated guess as to the pinion shim needed
Me included

 

[Monday]

I’m not opposed to overhauling the rear end. I would do it if I had the tools. What do you think a shop would charge?

Not lying here, 350$ to check the 'whine'. Mighta been pissed I do my own work.

 

[Gs1987GT]

True story
Even a 7,5 crush sleeve will bull work the piss out of you
The 900 bucks... 700 of it is to crush the sleeve correctly
I used to get them started in the press
I forgot to mention the pinion holding tool you need to buy or fabricate

Yeah, no doubt MM. I had some bruises on me for a few weeks after doing that job. I was pretty amazed at the force required to crush the sleeve, to the point I had major flex on my breaker bar and large 1/2" snap on ratchet. I thought something was going to snap/fail multiple times and smack me in the face, lol. Thankfully that didn't happen and the end product is good, but it was sketchy for sure.

 

[chrlsful]

Thank you

and tq wrench, bluing.
"...have a shop do it..."
good idea.
It would B great to have a friend do it so U could watch/learn.
Glad U will not do it urself.