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| Posted: Mon Apr 5th, 2021 12:37 am |
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VelociRanger I’ll probably do it tomorrow  Joined: Mon Jun 25th, 2018
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Got the 8.8 swapped in, the power I lost by putting the new tires on has come back. Speedo is accurate-ish. Also put the add a leaf in along with the shackles. The shackles had 2 holes and I put it in the shorter one, I didn't want the back too high. The ride doesn't seem to have changed much with the add a leaf. Did the pinion seal, THAT was a pita. So far no leaks. The nut on the rear flange was freakin on there dude. Also changed the rear diff fluid, and used gasket makes for my first time. No leaks there either. Did new wheel cylinders on the new 8.8 along with brake drums, shoes and hardware. Note, DO NOT GET THE POWER STOP BRAKE KIT FOR THE 8.8 WITH 10†BRAKES. The inner hub hole is basically a press fit and now I can't get the new drum off because it fit so tight. All in all the whole lift is done, I didn't get much pictures so I'm sorry y'all. I'll post some tomorrow of the after and some I got during.
____________________ knowing when to quit is wisdom, being able to quit is courage. 1983 Ranger, reluctantly taking apart. Donor/project vehicle. 1997 Ranger Ex Cab Manual 4.0 2wd, dead on arrival. Hopefully reviving for a daily driver. 1984 Ranger, currently in ≈861 pieces. She’s donating what’s salvageable. |
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