Ford 8.8 Regear - Jeep YJ Swap

Full process of regearing the Ford 8.8" rear axle in my Jeep Wrangler YJ.
Tools:
Micrometer - amzn.to/41eCHFT
Dial indicator - amzn.to/414TKtI
Dial caliper - amzn.to/3ZMHRaN
Beam in/lb torque wrench - amzn.to/3ZR76bW
Spring punch - amzn.to/40RKfOO
Socket adapters - amzn.to/3zH03Z2
27mm socket - amzn.to/3GsVG7E
Bearing removal tool - amzn.to/40O1oJb
Bearing separator - amzn.to/3GqG1Wo
Race punches - amzn.to/43cGDIS
Race install set - amzn.to/3nXsvCZ
Pinion flange holder - amzn.to/43hfJzK
Air hammer - amzn.to/3MujYSm
Seal puller - amzn.to/3zE4yDF
Burr bits - amzn.to/3KF0yZO
USA made torque wrench - amzn.to/3ZKMy57
Parts:
8.8 crush sleeve eliminator - amzn.to/3MkTX86
Gear set - amzn.to/41eWk0t
Master rebuild kit - amzn.to/3UfKMYB
Spartan locker (open carrier only) - amzn.to/3KmPSh5
Solid diff cover - amzn.to/40O85Lj
Ultimate 88 kit - amzn.to/41eWuF7
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[@RustyShacklefordPocketSand]

The crush sleeve eliminator is the way to go.

[@HardEarnedBacon]

Agreed

[@larryalexander4833]

Congratulations on the new addition to the family. 🙏✝️

[@HardEarnedBacon]

Thank you!

[@authorityfigure1630]

After watching this video and several others and carefully running down, everything that needs to be done I have decided to have it done by a professional.

[@authorityfigure1630]

After getting this quoted by a couple professionals, I have decided to do it myself.

[@robb5023]

@@authorityfigure1630 I was told 2000 or more and that wouldn't be with the quality parts I want in my 89 f150 8.8. Nor would it include the axle bearings and seals just the diff. I figured it will take me two weekends maybe 3. Get a $20 hot plate to heat the new bearings and freeze the new pinion and carrier to install the new bearings. A press may not be needed.

[@authorityfigure1630]

@@robb5023 worst case scenario you get to buy a new press. Get the 20ton from harbor freight and do the caster wheel mod some others on KZbin have done.

[@HardEarnedBacon]

@@authorityfigure1630 lol how did it go

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job.I have been waiting for this one.I have an 8.8 that I need to regear too....👍👍

[@HardEarnedBacon]

Hope you enjoy those carrier shims as much as I did haha

[@josh26050]

Toss the main carrier in the freezer and heat the gear and it will all most drop right on

[@HardEarnedBacon]

Yeah I would recommend not being in a hurry when you do this. I was rushing to get it done before the baby came haha.

[@codylee5132]

Great video man! Do you know what you torqued the ring gear bolts to?

[@HardEarnedBacon]

Thanks! 60ft/lbs. That may differ based on your gear manufacturer though so make sure you check if you're using something other than Yukon.

[@SergioLopes-j1i]

How much shim did u have to add to the pinion

[@jk_wrangler13]

You'll be climbing rocks and mowing down hills before you know it

[@HardEarnedBacon]

Hopefully today! Fingers crossed no axle seal leaks...

[@SergioLopes-j1i]

How much shim did u have to add to the pinion