Installing the New Differential in the #FairmontProject

It’s finally come time to install the new 8.8 differential in the #FairmontProject. There were only a couple of snags along the way. For the most part this seemed to go pretty smoothly. Much easier than setting it up.

You can also do this job on the ground with floor jacks and jack stands. I’d recommend 2 floor jacks and a level surface.

I have a LOT of links for this video so I’m going to keep this part of the description short. If you decided to do this job, good luck. Otherwise, thanks for watching!

How to Lift and Support a Vehicle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OyzbGDn6xg

Link to previous video in the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZp_Wy95Z8M

Differential Basics video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y6vOwiCe1U

The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com

Camera: Brian Kast

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Useful Info

Ford 8.8 PDF: https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/instructionsheets/FordInstShtM-4209-8.pdf

Ford differential identification guide: http://www.fordification.com/tech/rearends_ford09.htm

Related Videos

Differential Rebuild (Short Version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf1a8i0mqCw

How To Bend and Flare Brake Lines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqyoTWFZ5K4

New Fairmont Parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKS0ZLQJpUA

Borrowing Parts from the Mustang: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/1663-borrowing-parts-from-the-mustang-exclusive-video

How I Adjusted the Rear Differential Bushings: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/1629-how-i-fixed-the-differential-bushings-in-the-fairmont-exclusive-video

How I Moved the Driveshaft: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/1680-moving-the-fairmont-driveshaft-exclusive-video

Tools

Transmission Jack: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/sunex-7793b-1000-lb-1-2-ton-telescopic-transmission-jack#oid=1002_1

Support Jack: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-2015a-stinger-1500-lb-pedestal-stand#oid=1002_1

Grey Pneumatic Socket Set: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/grey-pneumatic-81635mrd-3-8-dr-35pc-metric-std-deep-duo-socket-set-6-pt#oid=1002_1

Dewalt 3/8 Impact: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/dewalt-dc823ka-3-8-18v-cordless-impact-wrench-kit#oid=1002_1

Air Ratchet: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/ingersoll-rand-1105max-d3-air-ratchet-3-8-drive-maximum-torque-30-ft-lbs#oid=1002_1

Lady Slipper: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-71616-lady-slipper-pry-bar-16-long#oid=1002_1

Eastwood Flare Tool: http://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html/?srccode=carguy&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=etcg

Brake Line Pliers: http://www.eastwood.com/ew-brake-forming-tool-pliers.html/?srccode=carguy&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=etcg

Parts

Ford Limited Slip: https://www.amazon.com/Ford-XL-3-Friction-Modifier-Additive/dp/B000NU5LP6

Royal Purple gear oil: https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Purple-11687-Performance-Synthetic/dp/B005SEKFBC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1466942441&sr=1-1&keywords=royal+purple+80w+90

Lower Control Arm Reinforcement Plates: http://www.americanmuscle.com/compeng-reinforcement-plates-7995.html

My Springs: https://lmr.com/item/ST-5558200/79-04-Mustang-Steeda-Sport-Lowering-Springs-Kit

My Shocks: https://lmr.com/item/STR-S6000EM/mustang-strange-adjustable-rear-shock-7993-s6000em

Spring Isolator Kit: http://www.americanmuscle.com/bbk-front-isolators-7904.html

Similar Rear Control Arm Kit: http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-rear-control-kit-7904-black.html

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38 thoughts on “Installing the New Differential in the #FairmontProject

  1. So what if you had modified the brake lines of the differential to land the splice on the passenger side to retain a similar hook-up to the main line like it was stock? Anything I'm not thinking of? Is it bad that there would be unequal length lines to each caliper after the splice? Also, how did the diameter compare of the brake line main that goes through the cabin to the rear disc brake lines? On mine there's a noticeable difference in line diameters of the old (stock Fairmont) drum brake lines and those on my Lincoln Mark VII rear.

  2. I got same type of tubular control arms on my 88 Stang . First had square tube now got round tube control arms. couldn't get new bushing for the square tube ones.

  3. Hooking up the lower shock bolts first helps a lot, the factory manual actually tells you to leave the shocks connected to change the springs 😉

  4. 17:00 fold up 3-4 shop rags, place on pole jack, place pole jack in the nook where the sway bar mount is welded, boom. Just installed those same arms today, worked like a charm, no scratches. May have to draw axle in/out a little but way safer 👌

  5. I drag raced for over 30 years. For 800HP you should have used a 9 inch Ford rear end. That 8.8 is way to weak if it ever hooks up. No c clip eliminator for the axles?. You gonna learn the hard way my friend. You always set up your rear end with the new bearings also. Sell that 8.8 and get a 9 inch. Keep up the video this should be good. Over the years I have seen so many broken axles without c clip eliminator. The car gets wrecked and seen people die from this mistake. For what you paid for parts you could have bought a new 9 inch ready to install. You need a spool and at least 33 spline axles. I have 35 spline in my camaro with a 8.5 rear end. All my stuff is Mark Williams stuff. Never broke any rear end parts in over 30 years. My car weight is 4200 lbs with me in it. Good luck Eric and we all learned these lessons the hard way. Even me.

  6. Eric great work and video. But i have to ask what is the norm as far as price for this whole job minus the upper and lower arm job? Thank looking for more of your videos

  7. I've been watching your videos for quite some time, and always enjoy them. For some crazy reason, your videos always show up on recommended, and on "reminders"…but I just noticed I never subscribed to your channel! Anyway…proud to be a new sub to your channel as of today. Keep up the great work brother! 👍🇺🇸🍻

  8. I've been watching your videos for quite some time, and always enjoy them. For some crazy reason, your videos always show up on recommended, and on "reminders"…but I just noticed I never subscribed to your channel! Anyway…proud to be a new sub to your channel as of today. Keep up the great work brother! 👍🇺🇸🍻

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