Rear axle question

[rls120]

My beloved '13 touring grenaded its rear end on a nice summer evening drive recently. Lots of damage. . . .ring gear climbed over the pinion or vice versa, destroyed u'joint, shattered pinion bearing housing, etc.

Before I start collecting used parts (you'll see a plea for those here in a few weeks most likely), I have a fitment question. Since I need a pinion bearing housing (or whatever it is called), I'd like to know if an open spool type can be substituted for a closed spool type. I realize my rear axle won't be 'authentic' for a '13 if I were to use an open spool housing, but I would like to know if it would work.

Any advice will be appreciated.

[Scott_Conger]

Robert

I don't think an enclosed spool is going to be that hard to find or costly to replace - just ask in the classifieds, or contact a vendor for one modified to take a FunProjects or FunProjects-like roller bearing set up.

[speedytinc]

An open spool will work. But you would need a later DS tube. (or remove the lip off the old one. (Which I wouldnt do to the early tube.)
You will need the newer style thrust washer set also. (which will work with either.)
I would look for an early spool. The early spool has the big advantage of having a replaceable outer race.

[Steve Jelf]

I agree on finding an old style spool. It seems they have enjoyed a pretty good survival rate.I don't remember where I got mine, but I do recall that it was pretty easy. It couldn't have been expensive. I would remember that.

If an ad doesn't do it, call the parts dealers. They all have used stuff that's not in their catalogues.

[RajoRacer]

I have a bunch of both type.

[rls120]

Thanks for all of the great advice and good wishes, everyone. While I hate having my 'T' sitting in the garage in pieces (I normally drive it nearly every weekend), I'm looking forward to the learning that will take place as I rebuild it. Rajo, I'll be contacting you soon via PM about one of your closed spools, and Thank You.

[DanTreace]

Got my enclosed spool with modern innards (no. T-2587-E1) , outright from, Birdhaven, (800-337-6977), can then send in a good core to reduce the price.

They know this stuff, on telephone order she asked if I wanted the raised bump style!

[rls120]

Update: I was able to source enough parts from contacts from friends and Marketplace to build myself a whole new/old rear axle assembly, and my Ford is back in service. Thanks to everyone for your advice and good wishes!

[CudaMan]

Thank you for providing closure on this thread! Glad it worked out for you.