Thanks! I have a loaded 3:55 diff, Need an adapter that Ford sell to use it with an auto, but not sure if I want to do it myself or out sources it.You might want to check out the Ford Performance site, they sell loaded IRS diff's, they may possibly have downloadable instructions for the diff's in their catalog.
The only real advice I can give you on the procedure itself is to get a diff that goes with your transmission, i.e. if your car has an automatic get a diff from an automatic donor car. The pinion flange is different for the 2 trans, so if the diff u get has the wrong pinion flange you'll have the added cost and effort of swapping it to get your driveshaft to bolt to it.
i swapped my 315 out for a 373... i just swapped pinion yokes..... swap took about 3 hours.... if you are handy with tools... this swap is easyThanks! I have a loaded 3:55 diff, Need an adapter that Ford sell to use it with an auto, but not sure if I want to do it myself or out sources it.
pulled half shafts and drive shaft out....left cradle in the car....took out the 4 bolts.Did you drop the rear suspension or did you disconnect the shafts and pull the 4 bolts? Thanks!
Same here. It's a pretty easy job. Removing brakes and half shafts take more time than the actual swap. If it's an iron diff housing it is heavy.pulled half shafts and drive shaft out....left cradle in the car....took out the 4 bolts.