Thank you sir! Worked hard on this video and appreciate the comment! Yes, Its my favorite of all the classic trucks and there will definitely be tons of videos to come! Thanks for watching.
Hell of a transformation from where it started! Nice work. Nothing wrong with reusing a carrier… so many people run a junkyard rear without even overhauling it at all.
Love the detail and explanations you give. I'm finishing my 8.8 rear end now. Where did you get the backing plates and accompanying emergency brake hardware? Do you have part numbers? I'd like to use the same stuff. Thanks.
No thank YOU! Sure, I got the plates a long time ago when I bought the rear and have just had them stored away. Here’s the link: eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-23133626-ford-explorer-8-8-d44-right-backing-plate.html Here’s the brakes (they went up slightly): www.1aauto.com/ford-explorer-mercury-mountaineer-rear-driver-and-passenger-side-ceramic-performance-brake-pad-and-rotor-kit-with-calipers-trq-performance-bka18418/i/1apbs02519
As low as I can get it without ripping my trans pan off lol😂. Right now, the trans pan is 5.5” off the ground. I will swap to a low profile pan before its done. Bottom of the front frame rails are 15” off the ground, 16” in the back.
@@intheshoptv Just going by the manufacturers service manual. I think of it the same way as installing block mains and rod bearings, you want them dry, clean and debris free.
Absolutely love the content.
1955 second series truck is my all time favorite.
Please continue to post.
Thank you sir! Worked hard on this video and appreciate the comment! Yes, Its my favorite of all the classic trucks and there will definitely be tons of videos to come! Thanks for watching.
Mike, excellent practical build series, you are proving there is no need to put "cubic dollars" into a project, to build a cool ride!
Thanks brother! I appreciate that.
Hell of a transformation from where it started! Nice work. Nothing wrong with reusing a carrier… so many people run a junkyard rear without even overhauling it at all.
Yeah! Was crusty, rusty and gross! Lol
Duuuude… that came out fantastic!
TY! Im digging it.
Love the detail and explanations you give. I'm finishing my 8.8 rear end now. Where did you get the backing plates and accompanying emergency brake hardware? Do you have part numbers? I'd like to use the same stuff. Thanks.
No thank YOU! Sure, I got the plates a long time ago when I bought the rear and have just had them stored away. Here’s the link:
eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-23133626-ford-explorer-8-8-d44-right-backing-plate.html
Here’s the brakes (they went up slightly):
www.1aauto.com/ford-explorer-mercury-mountaineer-rear-driver-and-passenger-side-ceramic-performance-brake-pad-and-rotor-kit-with-calipers-trq-performance-bka18418/i/1apbs02519
Getting ready to start my frame and suspension work. May I ask what kind of ride height your looking to have on your truck once it’s done?
As low as I can get it without ripping my trans pan off lol😂. Right now, the trans pan is 5.5” off the ground. I will swap to a low profile pan before its done. Bottom of the front frame rails are 15” off the ground, 16” in the back.
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There's really no reason to lube the carrier bearing bores.
Creature of habit… it certainly cant hurt.
@@intheshoptv Just going by the manufacturers service manual. I think of it the same way as installing block mains and rod bearings, you want them dry, clean and debris free.
@@merlepatterson Thanks