Final Assembly Ford Limited Slip Rebuild (F-150 LSD 9.75") PERFECT Gear Setup!

[@Laborchet]

Mech engineer here. The pinion would have to move towards the rear of vehicle to center the wear pattern on the ring gear, not towards front of car like you said. That being said, for this application, at these power levels, it doesn’t matter.

[@DarrenSteele-mx3ks]

Im having a lot of fun watching your "older" video's all 3 for this project!🙂

[@StevenRice-w2n]

No biting your head off here. I was in the business for better than 25 years. I was in the parts procurement decision of it but I've seen it done Lord knows how many times. I sat here wondering when your we're going to paint the ring gear. Fine job Sir. I love watching these.

[@RalphsPier1961]

I am declaring you as the "Fearless Mechanic." I watch all your videos. Favorite thing is you explain as you go. I am a retired 70 year old once was mechanic. It's fun watching your videos. Keep em going, take care.

[@TheFirstGhirn]

Some people enjoy watching a ballet, for the beauty in motion. I prefer watching Ray press bearings. Beautiful Ray, beautiful.

[@baldricksimson]

we are "collectively very sad people"

[@dobynose]

as a retired tech that worked in fla for over 30 years, i know the business. the fact you record your repairs makes you the most trusted tech possible. kudos, just because i worked for the most honest, trusted, owner/tech in our town. we stayed full by word of mouth only, and he had been in business for over 50 years.

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

10:41 Lauren: "What happened to all the wire hangers I ordered???" Ray & Dave: 🤔

[@michaelray5595]

😂😂😂

[@djspbb]

You don't need to order them, they multiply like magic every week when they bring the uniforms.

[@spaceflight1019]

"What wire hangers...?"

[@yelyab1]

Lauren: Hint, any shop that has welders use coat hangers rather than walk an extra 10’ and get the rods which are usually missing , stolen, lost, covered in 5000poumds of scrap metal.

[@sorrea2141]

Blame it on the new guy!!

[@Timbo428CJ]

CRC absolutely makes the best Brakleen!! Nice job !

[@richarddiak2256]

Ray, I am 72 and own a Chrysler Muscle Car Restoration Shop in the St.Louis MO. area. I watch your channel everyday. Your an exceptional Professional Mechanic and your customers are very lucky to have you and your shop at their disposal. You care about your customers and correctly repair their cars. Thanks please keep the videos coming. I have shown many of them to my young mechanics so they can see how a professional mechanic is suppose to work. Please tell your “Wife Unit” hi for me. Take care my friend

[@MrArtVendelay]

You need a TV show like Mark Worman's

[@ginog5037]

Sounds like you have young hacks in the making.

[@richarddiak2256]

@@ginog5037 I assume by hacks you are speaking about the young mechanics I have told about Ray’s videos. Well two of those young hacks build some of the fastest Hemi engines in the country. The others have assisted my shop in winning the Mopar Nationals three years in a row. So I’ll take those kind of hacks. What great mechanical feats have you accomplished

[@judysell5475]

My son loves your channel. He has learned a lot. He has a learning disability and learns through visuals.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

That is awesome that he has found a way to learn, and enjoys it!

[@Loulito]

LOVE IT! That FERD owner gonna be super duper happy!

[@drysori]

Until something else inevitably breaks.

[@Loulito]

@@drysori lol welcome to the cycle of owning mechanical things.

[@Bears58]

Ray the sound effects on the brake cleaner brings a smile to me every time you do it.

[@bobbywills9487]

Now that Ray started doing it, Eric O has slowed down on doing it, if he does it at all anymore.

[@jamesjohnson8824]

Watching how you used the old race to drive in the new one reminds me of the phrase "the more things change the more they remain the same". That's how I was trained over 50 years ago. The same as rolling a pattern.

[@daveamo3237]

Back in the day........1970s, I was taught to smear a little dab of grease on the ring gear . One revolution of the ring gear gave us a pretty good idea of how they meshed. We never had a comeback, knock on wood. BTW, please keep the videos rolling, great content always.

[@Dark_Knight_USA]

Greetings: Same here. Thx 4 the share.

[@robina.jensen6114]

Oil in a bag is a perfect solution. When you're finished, it do not fill up your trash can. I also buy washer fluid in a bag (and also my redwine! 😂)

[@Ruan850_]

Hi everyone, hello Ray, have a great day, everyone. 😃👋🏻.

[@kylenorris5391]

YOU TOO BUD!!

[@Racingnut24]

You as well bud

[@richardbell9656]

Cheers mate 👍

[@Michael-yi4mc]

Greetings from Hawaii!

[@Ruan850_]

​@@Michael-yi4mchello friend 😃👋🏻

[@lutzvoelkel8025]

Ray, thank you. I’ve been one of those shade-tree mechanics since the 80’s. Some of the jobs you’ve undertaken, I haven’t had a chance to do. I’m a firm believer that the first time you do any job it takes at least twice as long (or more), even if a chilton manual is on hand. Mistakes are what we learn from, however completing a job without mistakes is also very rewarding. I just wish that the trolls would go and waste someone else’s time. A lot of the phrases that you use, I’ve been using all of my life. Sarcasm is my second(sometimes first language). People that know me, have learned not to leave open comments for me to exploit. LoL. If I’m ever in Florida I’ll make it a point to look you up. Have a fantastic day. Say “Hi” to the wife unit. …later…

[@baldricksimson]

it is 3 times as long , by the third time you are on the money.

[@MichaelRichardson-d2r]

I like how at 19:00 the jeep of doom is rolled into the destined to break lift.

[@unclestevemoves]

I used some additive friction modifier just for extra caution! We use it in all of our vehicles!

[@StevenKelley-et2qe]

2 months to fix a Ford rearend! That was fast compared to a lot of places. Great job Ray!

[@andygomez2846]

Reminds me of the lead paint we used to use when setting up wear patterns on differentials and timing marks on transmission gear sets on 18 wheelers

[@robertedge6902]

Always so fascinating how things are engineered. Never saw all the parts in a rear end before. Truly an amazing piece of work. Thanks for making it interesting as well.

[@darkerbinding6933]

Ray, you are a very patient man. And... nice job.

[@RiccardoLund]

77 Sunset Strip! ( for those of us old enough to remember!)

[@skysurferuk]

I just posted. Only us old farts will spot that. 🤣Shows how TV affects people, eh? 👍

[@ken2tou]

Ed Burns (Cookie) and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. My Grandfather worked at a car rental agency next door to the building where they filmed the exterior scenes.

[@scottrandall8502]

So, how old is Ray to remember that?

[@R_B62]

​@@scottrandall8502not old enough.

[@davidturk6170]

“Cookie, where’s your comb?”

[@jspoole52]

Reminds me when i have done same job,yes dont want to say your were lucky, back lash and preload and mesh came out great. Ive had to reshim dif couple times...lol Thanks for the video

[@stevegabbert9626]

I just had flashbacks from the 60's. My 54 Chevy had the exact same way of taking the axles out, and I had to do that one night in the dark with no flashlight. We beat the crap out of it, and would break wheel studs. Can't tell you how many times I tore it apart.

[@kurtgood2914]

Ray is master mechanic

[@jdub976]

Could be just me but it's one of my favorite things when i finish installing new bearings. That smooth fresh new quiet feeling. Thanks for the video.

[@CedroCron]

When I would rebuild a rear-end I would always take some gear oil and lube the bearings where you put the grease. Just so they weren't dry on first spin out on the road until the Rear end sends the fluid fully down the axle tubes.

[@AgentLokVokun]

The Gear Oil In A Bag are great for those times you would need to pump it in because the designers hates people.

[@seanlettuce180]

From my experience the beveled face of the shim always goes toward the ring gear. Where the race sits there’s a bevel cut where the shim should slide right in. Just happened to see you struggle a bit and saw the flat face of the shim facing the gear. Might have been why she didn’t want to go back in place that well. Cheers mate! 🍻

[@reverseffect]

watching this made me realize i too have to rebuild my diff, makin the same noise and vibrations as this ford. thanks for letting me know what im getting in to

[@loganc9441]

@ 40:44 I started to sweat a little bit thinking you had forgotten again and that you weren’t gonna remember. Thanks for the videos. I’m not really a car guy so watching your videos is a great education for me. Thanks again.

[@ianmcleod8898]

Ray's shop is full the yard is full! Sounds like the word has gotten around that there is an honest hard working mechanic in town!

[@MsFireboy2]

Ray when I was in Automotive school many moons ago our instructor used persian blue on the ring gear. It worked well. This was back in 1985. I still remember the procedure. Thanks for posting.

[@stuglenn1112]

Where did the persian blue come from Iraq? OR did you mean Prussian? lol

[@glennschemitsch8341]

I think that you meant Prussian Blue. If you got that on your skin or clothing, it was not fun trying to get it off.

[@MsFireboy2]

@@stuglenn1112 Yes the later.

[@michaelpressman7203]

​@@glennschemitsch8341It went everywhere 😂😅

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

Sounds like a sewing machine great job.

[@scottcampbell4678]

Hello to all. I learn new things from every video. Ray is a great teacher. If he wants to, he would make a great auto mechanic teacher.

[@stevesawyer6377]

Something an old machinist told me to help when putting your race back in is to stick it in the freezer. It causes the metal to draw up and makes installation a lot easier

[@cajunoneforchrist]

Neglect. I changed my rearend oil and put a bottle of the GM rearend conditioner pretty often

[@FloodExterminator]

Ray casually showing us the Lotus and mentions the CTS-V. Can't wait to see them in a video :P

[@kenore4003]

Lotus stands for Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious.

[@FloodExterminator]

@@kenore4003 Honestly, that's suprising since they use Toyota powetrains.

[@StevenRice-w2n]

We had a Tech. That bought a '55 Chevy and he , in the end, had about five set of ring and pinions gears. He was searching for a combo that worked on street and strip. He found it eventually.

[@darkknightjpw]

With those type of floating bearings I fill the rear end, put the truck down then tilt the truck one way for 15 mins then switch so oil runs to the bearings

[@572Btriode]

Oh ! Lotus. . . . . . . . . Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious.

[@rexultimus1422]

😂 creative

[@SWHBOYCE]

53:54...Great Work !!!...I'm waitin' for the Lotus !!....

[@kevincurry4735]

Sarcasm and bitterness mixed in with the wit of Ray and you get a great video of a rear end fix.

[@rayshutsa6690]

Finally the truck is back on the road. Another victory for Ray.

[@delantel6689]

I would always trust your judgment. You been at this game to long your experience is good enough 👍

[@davidwillmore]

That catch when the socket fell off the bearing! So nice!

[@richardpatrick7701]

Great job Ray!!! You'll like this, this past Monday, I got 6 new fuel injectors some one switched 1 of the injectors!!

[@christophercamp2844]

I would so like to work for you.....the way you work and talk about what you are doing is great. I have learned so much and saved a ton of money on repairs because of your videos. Thanks!!

[@scottdeason2940]

😊 It was evident that you were truly excited about this accomplishment. Great show 👏. 😊

[@zeropoint3518]

Usually when I press bearings into a diff I put some glue on the shaft so the inner bearing race stays and also if you put a towel over the bearing you can hit it without damaging it you don’t need a press just hit it with a sledge

[@AlureanQueen]

Love your "hint of sarcasm"! Guarantee if i had been in the same predicament, sarcasm would NOT have been a description used for my wording! I'm so glad the parts gawds finally blessed you with the proper parts. Sally forth and assemble Ford product! Thank you for the laughs. 😊

[@sc5015]

For those that want to learn more about torque sticks, the TTC channel on YT is a great resource of the science involved.

[@ianmcleod8898]

Thankyou I'll head over to see the science revealed

[@mattmck6006]

cousin built a cobra kit car with ford 427..... I never rode in it, but they are a handful with big power....!

[@DoubleE-2250]

Ray, you're spot on. This IS a very good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesnichols4280]

Another job well done. Thank you for posting.

[@Obsidian-One]

Thank you. I am a visual learner and always wondered how the pin held the retainer clips in place to keep the axle from sliding out

[@campy9712]

As a KZbin certified mechanic I would say you did a great job. 😂🤣 Another informative video, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@Mbanjura]

Thank you for explaining what is going on with the Cobra!

[@skysurferuk]

28:48 Even after 5 decades that "77, Sunset Strip" tune keeps playing every time that number is mentioned. Jeez. I'm old! 🤣

[@ronhansen7717]

Kookie, Kookie, lend me your comb.

[@Michael-yi4mc]

My high school graduation year

[@thomasdavidson7057]

That was a very interesting video. So many things to take into consideration and remember. You seem to tackle very complex problems with calm patience . I sincerely hope your venture into your own shop remains extremely successful. It is obvious that Wife Unit supports you unconditionally. Best to you and the family.

[@jeffbecker9809]

Looks good for the first try. Hooray. Leave it alone.

[@ginog5037]

Ray, I would have put the ring gear and sensor ring on before the bearings to protect them. Also grease works just fine on checking the mesh...

[@theronwolf3296]

Watching and learning. I almost purchased a press to change an axle bearing on my old Jeep, but wound up paying a local mechanic to do it in his shop, However if that model works for you (I can afford that much) then I may wind up with one.

[@johnrodriguez473]

Ray put the axle and bolt it to the tire and lay it over so the shaft is strait up. Put the carrier onto the splines and then torque the ring gear bolts

[@RogerFleury-rh9wr]

88th! Happy it’s almost getting closer to the weekend Thursday Ray,Lauren,Dave,and the newest employee Justin? Another very informative video. As always. Roger in Pierre South Dakota

[@Vmairo-]

The shout out to brenden was cool , he’s a cool dude ive learned alot from both of you guys

[@bryandraughn9830]

Bendin with Bendon is a hoot! Guy knows what's up and he's hilarious!

[@ronniel.7014]

I have to say it since no one else is,but,I like Rear ends.

[@Paramount531]

Thanks for this one, Ray. I enjoyed it because I am least experienced in this area, having only dealt with one noisy differential and that was just a wrecking yard replacement.

[@jonathanharelik1864]

It's unfortunate that people will (rip your face off) for not doing something doesn't really have to be done. In my opinion your doing a phenomenal job Ray. Have a great and safe day

[@jpack61108]

Diffs are wicked cool pieces of machinery.

[@tsquare9168]

Based on the paint rub on the outer edge of the teeth on the diff gear, you need a couple of shims to move the pinion gear away from the outer edge and more to center of the teeth on the diff gear. Your pinion gear is seated too deep.

[@markmillerstowing]

The Sound of Music! Silence!!!

[@anned8634]

if you ever replace the jack on your press get a air over hydronic jack they are a lot faster to work.

[@TXDeathInvestigator]

Woo hoo! A new video on my birthday! Thanks, Ray!

[@jimparr5412]

Happy Birthday 🎂

[@Invisibleman7]

Happy Birthday 🎂

[@skismosis]

happy birthday

[@skismosis]

oops, i forgot the cake, LOL

[@patrickchavez3848]

Happy Birthday. Actually since the courts decided we are alive at conception we should all now be 9 months older! So your conception date would be November 11! I mean if they want it to make sense right! So today would be, HAPPY COMING OUT OF THE WOMB DAY. Ha, I mean the courts screwed it all up!

[@yelyab1]

I had one bad bearing in the same diff and my mechanic added the cost of parts and it was cheaper by about 50% to buy a guaranteed for about 6 months a whole rear axel assembly, brakes, axels, pig, cover, input shaft, no leaks. My mechanic just removed the Carrie that had the bad gear and bearing. That was 2 years ago. My F150 has 172,000 today, so the fix is in for over 12,000 miles. AOK. I didn’t get the rest of the axel and the mechanic retired. I cried. Most people don’t understand that mechanics like Ray and my guy and 2 guys at the marina I use to use are about , 1 in 10,000 minimum. How do you tell good from bad? Guess and Test. Reputations varies, they are 50% accurate but so is a coin toss. You pick. Ray needs apprentices. For the first month they had him wrenches and listen. If anybody at a local community college had 1/2 brain they would hire a spec writer, guys that write service manuals, and go over and video and audio record and covert to section of the new Technicians Repair Manual for Cars and Light Trucks. This stuff is GOLDEN. A man with these abilities is like a good electrical engineer. It takes so many brain cells that they lose their social graces. Ray didn’t. He is a modern Cray Computer of mechanical and electrical automotive repair plus good vocabulary and doesn’t skip stuff like, “ as I’m hammering in the outer axel bearing you know when it’s seated when the tone changes (that little tip can save a lot of time and anger and disgrace and humiliation ). RAY, WATCH YOUR FINGERS!! Ray, next gear ring, try butting in the wife’s oven at 350F for about 30 minutes to check with a infrared HarborFreight thermometer, just like a starter ring on a flywheel. Ray, the best to you. You are a Jewel among rocks. Some technical production company should offer to organize your work into different car systems and create an electronic Library with “key word” look ups. Of course they pay you and you get a residual from each use or sale. First 3 uses are free, like dope.

[@bryandraughn9830]

That's a great idea but I have to wonder if the dealer repair manuals (and thus procedures ) are copywrited. I'm pretty sure they are. Not really sure about the legalities.

[@georgeweisbrod1876]

Congrats on super video, plus the relief of excellent 😊results can be heard in your voice. Super professional

[@jaredmeyers2729]

Funny adding that scene from Mommie dearest.😂 No wire hangers!!!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I've never seen that movie, but I've seen that scene around a hundred times.

[@cwwhit001]

32:38 it looks fine I see very little issues with the way you have it installed. Why can’t people just watch and enjoy your videos and not pass judgement as to whether or not it’s right or wrong I believe you installed the pinion gear ⚙️ the way Ford would have.

[@charleskadletc2431]

To commit on Frank. RAY IS THE BEST

[@bootinnj]

great rebuild even with all the parts issues/dramarama anywho Great job love watching these rebuilds and the more the merrier honestly because somewhere somehow someone has a weird issue they cant quite solve and your vids and diags are amazingly helpful

[@MikhailScottKy]

With you being in Florida I am not surprised you are not using the Citrus based parts cleaner.

[@1DarkStorm]

Welcoming back!

[@wreckum56]

Putting the carrier in is the reason Chevrolet put the hole on each side of the pumpkin to spread it apart to make it easier. It’s a little high but if it doesn’t wine it’s good to go.

[@sparksalot4950]

Nice rebuild Ray, my 260,000 chevy van needs the same surgery!!!

[@oimpastato]

….and ABS light turned off after the test drive. Likely on when spinning ur wheels in the air. Great job Ray!

[@anthonywilson4873]

There are axle case spreader to enable shims to be installed and removed easily.

[@ToriL97]

You make putting differentials together look really easy

[@scottslattery5590]

Good to see this job is done! Thanks ray! Sounds great!

[@volkerkorb538]

Ray is going to do it again. You are so great. Thanks mate!

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

A quiet rear end is always important!! Thanks Ray Man

[@SusanMackey-p5e]

Nice job as always! Even with all the issues with new / used parts from the parts warehouse.

[@sgtzsquad]

Great video series on the truck. Very informative. Thank you sir!

[@eddieMurphy11111]

Great Video you mentioned it was getting hot well here in the uk we seemed to be having none stop rain everyday, I really enjoyed this video so thank you for the video

[@tmaxxchuck1176]

What's up Ray love your videos I learn alot from watching your videos I like when u throw the brake cleaner I NEED ANOTHER LOL keep doing that u make my day lol

[@MrRunner]

Lovely job sir. Way to rise above the parts frustration. A few things if I may: If you do sufficient numbers of diffs etc., may I suggest getting an Ultrasonic cleaner ? It is fast and thorough. Your bucket of solvent goo destroyer is dripping on your nice shiny floor - and that's not good. Warning, U/S are not good on bearings. The teeth engagement was excellent, all even on the high side. You are correct, it was pointless to shim them. Grease and bearings. SkF put on a course, on site, for free, on Bearing install/lubrication, which is excellent. Grease is 90% oil with a thickener. Half of all bearings fail due to overlubrication, half for under. The quantity of grease required in a bearing is published by the manufacturer. Hope this helps. PS, on behalf of the Brake Cleaner Container Society, please don't chuck us across the floor, we don't like it very much.

[@macsloan58]

Way above my intellectual capacity. I tried my best. Have no idea what is going on, but it was entertaining.

[@1soupasaurus]

My first thought when you were saying "the dip" was that scene from who framed Roger Rabbit.

[@tuberNunya]

You don't need grease but spritz on some 90 weight to those roller bearings will help stop dry bearings for the first 5 miles. There is no oil pump in the rear end.