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8-inch Ford Option - Rebuilt Rear - Tech
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 Then the gearcase is dropped...  Then the gearcase is dropped into place and the nuts torqued to 40 ft-lb.  Our brake components were...  Our brake components were pretty spent. Thankfully, Currie offers not only a number of disc brake options, but stock drum brake replacements as well. Replacing the entire unit proved easier (and cheaper!) than rebuilding the stock items.  Here's the new brake assembly...  Here's the new brake assembly on the end of the housing.  Next, the axle is slid into...  Next, the axle is slid into the housing....  ...and the four bolts that...  ...and the four bolts that secure the retaining plate are tightened, effectively installing the axle and brake assembly.  New brake drums finish off...  New brake drums finish off the rearend rebuild and ensure we won't need to do a brake job for some time.  Currie has their own proprietary...  Currie has their own proprietary gear oil made specifically for their rearends. This includes a Limited Slip Friction Modifier for applications such as ours where a limited-slip is used.  The final step was to dress...  The final step was to dress the rearend in a coat of Eastwood Rust Encapsulator satin black.
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The Thinker??? - Haul Monitor
Ryan talks about the friendly badgering that goes on around the shop and overcoming obstacles that seemly pop up out of nowhere during a project....
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