need help with front diff fast

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Oct 25, 2011

sullys_ranger

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need help with front diff fast

ok truck is an 02 4x4. i cant get the middle diff cover bolt outno because of the crossmember, any tips or ideas? gotta put new sealant on it cuz its grinding and leaking. thanks

Oct 25, 2011

seed60

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Drop it.

Oct 25, 2011

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gotta drop it man.

Oct 25, 2011

sullys_ranger

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lame... im on thhe side road by my apartment with a bottle jack...

Oct 25, 2011

CowboyBilly9Mile

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Still gotta drop it if you wanna pop the cover off to gain access.

Oct 25, 2011

j99ranger4x4

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Y is the dif spinning anyhow?

Oct 25, 2011

CowboyBilly9Mile

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^^^Because Ford had so many problems with the old centrifugal hubs, then the PVH hubs, that they just did away with unlocking hubs altogether in 2001(or so). And why not, gas was only like $1.25/gal when they did this so who really cared about that 1/2 MPG loss caused by spinning those axles and front driveshaft. Keeps the price of the vehicle down too.