Putting 10 Pinion Ltd Slip Differential in a newer 8 speed

[pfrederi 17,125]

Got the 10 pinion installed in a 8sp 1-1/8" (103916).  No issues other than my own dumb oversite.  I used the 11-1/4" and 12" axles.  Could have used 2 11- 5/8 just would have a slightly different amount hanging out. 

Note the 10 pinion is slightly longer than the 8 pinion but the machined surface that fits into the 1533 bearing is essentially equal between the two.  10 pinion just sticks bit further through the 1533.

 

Got to use it Sunday hauling a trailer full of rock across a wet soft area.  Wheels spun just bit but they both spun so we motored right on through.  I know  I could add weights chains etc to the Ags but this is a mud season unit and I don't want to sink in and make big ruts.

 

Dumb on my part when i got the 10 pinion some time ago I sort of noted it only came with one axle gear..but hey I had several lying around no big deal.  Big difference between 10 pinion axle gears and 8 pinion axle gears that i had. oops.  got one from AtoZ and project finished.

Edited April 17, 2017 by pfrederi

[oldredrider 2,547]

Excellent notations and pics on the "upgrade". Hopefully, everything will work as it should for a long time. 

Please let us know how it performs out when you really torture test it. 

[stevasaurus 22,229]

Excellent Paul.  I think we both knew it would work.    Thanks for the pictures.  WOW!!  Like the picture of the 2 axle gears. 

[groundhog47 347]

Say Paul, have two that I want to try. Does it matter which side of diff "box" (or diff. case) goes in first (long "snout or short snout") It appears you have long side in start case. Also I queried the two axle thing and have been awaiting the two mismatched lengths to show up. Also have a plan to se the Old style brake shaft (drive gear) so can do a quick swap from 4 to 8 if it's possible. Have waited 9 months to get parts back and ready to go back to work.

Do like your portrayal of the assembly in progress and duh on me too about the axel gears, "Who'da thunk it!"

[pfrederi 17,125]

The long end of the differential has to go in the short case side.  Other wise the nuts and bolt ends hit things.

[groundhog47 347]

Ok thanks so much, "Have a great day every day!" and don't SLIP!!