Thanks for the help, I still don't have any axles, hopefully the ones I'm going to look at this afternoon will work. They're out of a 78 Bronco. Great video!
You’re welcome, glad to help, yeah those should work since 78-79 bronco has the same setup at the trucks. 4x4 had 31 spline axles so it should have the heavy duty 31 spline axles since all broncos were 4x4. Good luck, hope it works out for you. Thanks for watching.
You’re welcome, but that’s strange, someone must have swapped that in there some time because ford never put 8 inches in trucks. Either way I’m glad I could help, good luck on the build. Thanks for watching.
@@FastFords289 there was also an 8.8” for a short time (yes ford) but they never have tags and were made extinct through revisions. Nothing aftermarket fits them.
@@1961Bullet sure did, a lot of the 80’s ford trucks had the 8.8, which I’ve never really been a fan of the 8.8’s. They also put them in the cars and slit of people will swap those in if they can’t find a 9 in. I’ve always liked the 9 inch the best and the 8 inches actually aren’t bad if you upgrade the center section they can be as strong as the 9 inch 28 spline, that’s what I did with my 68 fairlane since I couldn’t find a 9 inch. Thanks again for the info and commenting and watching.
@@FastFords289 both my tbirds have 9" 31 spline rear ends. When the rebuild is done off the car I'm swapping them, and have 1 to sell. In case anyone is interested. 3.0 gears.
@@6gunsand6strings perhaps it’s an earlier model, not sure. I know the ones I’ve seen, when they’re 31 splines they had tapered bearings. Thanks for the input though, very interesting. Thanks for watching.
@FastFords289 it's a brand new housing from Quick performance, I belive it had bi bearings torino ends on it. Things get crazy in the aftermarket. Great video.
@@6gunsand6strings oh ok gotcha, yeah that makes sense, which even the original housings would fit either or bearing but yeah with the aftermarket stuff there’s no end to the possibility of combinations you can get. They make great stuff too, I bought my Eaton true track from them that’s in my 68 fairlane fastback, great product. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and sharing.
Yeah I can I just hadn’t thought of it since I posted it in the video, bearing and seal part number for both 31 spline and 28 spline axle. You’re welcome, thanks for watching.
The tag: WDM = axle model code BF2 = revised version (interchangeable with previous versions) 6CE= 1976/March/5 part assembly 9= 9 inch ring gear (L=limited slip, 8=8” ring gear) 334A = vehicle plant [note: nodular iron cases have “N” cast into front or inside wall. Above the pinion cartridge. Some exist without the N, and have C4AW-4025-B casting part # on the inside of the case next to the adjuster nut]
@@FastFords289 I've got a 61 and a 63 Thunderbird (parts car). The parts car I'm stripping down to nothing, the 61 has a 66 427 in it, and I'm starting its 2nd rebuild. The rear end is getting 3.89 gears in a traclok carrier, and it's raining, so it's utube, how to manuals and spec sheets for me today. I like your approach.
@@1961Bullet nice! Those old thunderbirds are cool cars, sounds like that 61 you’re building is a mean machine. Appreciate you sharing your build and plans, good luck with it and hope everything goes well in the process of it’s completion.
@@1961Bullet know the feeling brother, I’ve already put a lot into my 68 fairlane and have many more plans for it. The good thing is when it’s all done you can look at it and say you built that, it wasn’t bought. That’s the kinda stuff I love, seeing the craftsmanship and dedication and different ideas that people put into their cars and trucks.
Great videos on these rearends, I watched your other one as well... What about axle flange gaskets, didn't see you use them? I have original ones on my 28 spline 9 inch, but am having difficulty locating new ones with the shape of my flange. It was out of a Ford F100, I believe 1964, but not positive on the year. Any place you use or recommend that specializes and carries parts for these 9 inch Ford rearends? Thanks so much!
That’s great to hear, I’m glad you like them and they helped you, thanks so much. Honestly I just reused mine because the original ones are stamped steel gaskets and they were in good shape plus you have the internal seals to keep dirt and moisture out. However you should be able to get them at your local auto parts store, I know I bought them in the past but I don’t know the part number. If they can’t find them then LMC truck or national parts depot, check pony parts or summit racing should have them. They should also have a diagram showing the flange shape with sizes and specifications to the different ones so you can match yours up. Ford used three different flanges on their rearends over the years and if you have a 64 that should be the early style smaller version to the best of my knowledge. Good luck and I hope this helps, and hope you continue to watch. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching.
Big ford style axles and housing. Those housing can use the 28 spline sealed roller bearing or the 31 spline tapered bearing. I converted mine from the 28 spline set up to the 31 spine setup with no modifications. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
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Thank you for the excellent walkthrough.
You’re very welcome, glad it was helpful and you enjoyed it.
Thanks for watching.
Cool! Well worth the work. Great job, keep up the good work.
Yeah it made a difference in torque and it’s always fun to upgrade. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
Thanks for the help, I still don't have any axles, hopefully the ones I'm going to look at this afternoon will work. They're out of a 78 Bronco. Great video!
You’re welcome, glad to help, yeah those should work since 78-79 bronco has the same setup at the trucks. 4x4 had 31 spline axles so it should have the heavy duty 31 spline axles since all broncos were 4x4. Good luck, hope it works out for you.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the clarification on this! I did not know they made a Ford 8 inch which I have in my 65 f100
You’re welcome, but that’s strange, someone must have swapped that in there some time because ford never put 8 inches in trucks. Either way I’m glad I could help, good luck on the build. Thanks for watching.
@@FastFords289 there was also an 8.8” for a short time (yes ford) but they never have tags and were made extinct through revisions. Nothing aftermarket fits them.
@@1961Bullet sure did, a lot of the 80’s ford trucks had the 8.8, which I’ve never really been a fan of the 8.8’s. They also put them in the cars and slit of people will swap those in if they can’t find a 9 in. I’ve always liked the 9 inch the best and the 8 inches actually aren’t bad if you upgrade the center section they can be as strong as the 9 inch 28 spline, that’s what I did with my 68 fairlane since I couldn’t find a 9 inch. Thanks again for the info and commenting and watching.
@@FastFords289 both my tbirds have 9" 31 spline rear ends. When the rebuild is done off the car I'm swapping them, and have 1 to sell. In case anyone is interested. 3.0 gears.
Depends on housing ends. My housing housing takes a sealed bearing, not a tapered. I have 31 spline axles
@@6gunsand6strings perhaps it’s an earlier model, not sure. I know the ones I’ve seen, when they’re 31 splines they had tapered bearings. Thanks for the input though, very interesting. Thanks for watching.
@FastFords289 it's a brand new housing from Quick performance, I belive it had bi bearings torino ends on it. Things get crazy in the aftermarket. Great video.
@@6gunsand6strings oh ok gotcha, yeah that makes sense, which even the original housings would fit either or bearing but yeah with the aftermarket stuff there’s no end to the possibility of combinations you can get. They make great stuff too, I bought my Eaton true track from them that’s in my 68 fairlane fastback, great product. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and sharing.
Would it be possible to post the bearing part numbers in the description? Thanks again man.
Yeah I can I just hadn’t thought of it since I posted it in the video, bearing and seal part number for both 31 spline and 28 spline axle. You’re welcome, thanks for watching.
Just posted numbers in description, hope this helps.
The tag: WDM = axle model code BF2 = revised version (interchangeable with previous versions) 6CE= 1976/March/5 part assembly 9= 9 inch ring gear (L=limited slip, 8=8” ring gear) 334A = vehicle plant [note: nodular iron cases have “N” cast into front or inside wall. Above the pinion cartridge. Some exist without the N, and have C4AW-4025-B casting part # on the inside of the case next to the adjuster nut]
Cool, appreciate the info bud, I knew some of that info and you’ve taught me more on the codes. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching.
@@FastFords289 I've got a 61 and a 63 Thunderbird (parts car). The parts car I'm stripping down to nothing, the 61 has a 66 427 in it, and I'm starting its 2nd rebuild. The rear end is getting 3.89 gears in a traclok carrier, and it's raining, so it's utube, how to manuals and spec sheets for me today. I like your approach.
@@1961Bullet nice! Those old thunderbirds are cool cars, sounds like that 61 you’re building is a mean machine. Appreciate you sharing your build and plans, good luck with it and hope everything goes well in the process of it’s completion.
@@FastFords289it's been a lot.
@@1961Bullet know the feeling brother, I’ve already put a lot into my 68 fairlane and have many more plans for it. The good thing is when it’s all done you can look at it and say you built that, it wasn’t bought. That’s the kinda stuff I love, seeing the craftsmanship and dedication and different ideas that people put into their cars and trucks.
Great videos on these rearends, I watched your other one as well... What about axle flange gaskets, didn't see you use them? I have original ones on my 28 spline 9 inch, but am having difficulty locating new ones with the shape of my flange. It was out of a Ford F100, I believe 1964, but not positive on the year. Any place you use or recommend that specializes and carries parts for these 9 inch Ford rearends? Thanks so much!
That’s great to hear, I’m glad you like them and they helped you, thanks so much. Honestly I just reused mine because the original ones are stamped steel gaskets and they were in good shape plus you have the internal seals to keep dirt and moisture out. However you should be able to get them at your local auto parts store, I know I bought them in the past but I don’t know the part number. If they can’t find them then LMC truck or national parts depot, check pony parts or summit racing should have them. They should also have a diagram showing the flange shape with sizes and specifications to the different ones so you can match yours up. Ford used three different flanges on their rearends over the years and if you have a 64 that should be the early style smaller version to the best of my knowledge. Good luck and I hope this helps, and hope you continue to watch. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching.
@@1961Bullet great advice!
What did you get the axles out of? And what brand are the new bearings and seals?
The gears and axles came out of a 1977 ford F150 4x4. The bearings and seals are National brand. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.
torino style or big ford late axle housing ends,could not tale just from watching video.
Big ford style axles and housing. Those housing can use the 28 spline sealed roller bearing or the 31 spline tapered bearing. I converted mine from the 28 spline set up to the 31 spine setup with no modifications. Hope this helps.
Thanks for watching.
Hi what bearing do you use for a small bearing housing when going from 28 spline to 31 spline axles , thanks
Part number is for JEGS.