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I started out using hole saws and they worked OK if you made sure to deburr the circumference prior to using the dimple die. Since then I have started using either an annular cutter or knockout style of punch that uses a thread to draw the punch through the receiver. Both of those methods work...

Well said. My family and I get to live the American dream because of those who have fought and died to defend our rights and freedoms. Thank you to all of those who have served or are serving in our armed forces.

Thank you Greg. I'm flattered. I am happy and proud to be a part of this great community of gearheads. I hope other members learn just as much from my posts as I do from theirs. Mike

Gears in the F-150 set-up after only a couple of iterations to the shim selections. Grabbed the box of set-up bearings out of the cupboard to use on the pinion. It's been a while since I've done a Ford 8.8 rear end but found my 8.8. setup bearings easily and quickly. Case spreader installed...

Sounds like a solid plan. I just wanted to give my thoughts in case it added any value to your decision. Mike

There could be an argument for either 4.1 or 4.56 ratios. The manual 465 has a deeper low end gear ratio that could make a 4.10 a better choice but also a 1:1 final drive ratio so it can't really be compared to an overdrive transmission like the 700R4 so you will need to figure out where you...

Personally, I always preferred to run Weight Distributing Hitches (WHD) over air bags. I tried the air bags under my old Ford F-250 extended cab long bed (yes, I owned a Ford at one time in :rolleyes: ) and although they helped with our 8500-pound 24' enclosed race trailer when I was towing...

Sounds like a nice tire/wheel combo. Also, did the suspension kit come with either a dropped pitman arm or a raised steering arm that goes at the knuckle? If not, I would suggest one of those, preferably the raised bracket at the knuckle. Good call on the stainless braided lines as well as...

I appreciate everyone's kind comments. NYCEGUY01, I'll shoot you a PM when I am ready and we can coordinate. I have a soft spot for those old 70's GM trucks as that is what I cut my teeth on.

If you're not in a hurry and don't need it right away I would be interested. May be a couple of weeks before I can get to it though. Thanks. Mike

I only had about an hour and a half last night but got quite a bit accomplished on the F-150 in that short time. OEM ring gear removed from the carrier as well as the carrier bearings removed in preparation for cleaning. Side and spider gears removed to prevent them from falling out and...

Crap. That sounds like fun and I'd like to meet some fellow forum members. Unfortunately I think the wife and I are going to try to sneak down to the Swell for one last outing before the holidays (weather permitting).

Cover after drying. Has a nice sheen to it. Outer axle seals and bearings removed. Ready to clean and install the new bearing and seal. Bearing and seal installed. Thanks for looking. Mike

Didn't get much done on the F150 on Saturday as it seemed like I had a rotating door of people coming in and out of the shop needing little things done or to BS. Makes it hard to get things accomplished and I don't like setting up gears when I can't stay focused on them. I was able to get all...

That turned out good. I absolutely despise upholstery work. Probably because I suck at it but I still despise it. I have to leave it to the professionals or it looks like ass. You did a great job, can't even tell.

I only had about an hour to work on the F150 last night but once I spread the case I got everything out and on the bench ready to clean and swap the gears over. Using one of my Posi-Lock pullers to remove the pinion yoke from the splines. Outer pinion race removed. Inner pinion race...

Continuing on with the case spreader adapters. Now with the bolt center to center dimension determined I could transfer that to the plate. Test fit to ensure the bolt holes lined up and to ensure the measurement for the pin location was correct. Drilled and reamed the pin hole to .625"...

So I mentioned that I have a 2018 Ford F150 in my shop that belongs to a fellow RME forum member that I am doing a re-gear on. As I walked to my toolbox to grab my pair of adapters that I made for my OTC case spreader about 25+ years ago at the beginning of my career I was disgusted with what I...

WOW! That wasn't long for this world. Caught that in time before you were walking.

I had a client bring a turbo assembly off of his Dodge/Cummins to the shop yesterday. He had tried to replace the unit himself and ended up crossthreading the two 8mm bolts for the oil drainback tube as well as the 16mm banjo bolt for the coolant drain. I was able to clean up the threads for...