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Rear axle question
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:02 pm
by 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.
Re: Rear axle question
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:40 pm
by 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.
Re: Rear axle question
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:18 pm
by 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.
Re: Rear axle question
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:23 pm
by 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.
Re: Rear axle question
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:30 pm
by RajoRacer
I have a bunch of both type.
Re: Rear axle question
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:38 am
by 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.
Re: Rear axle question
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:57 am
by 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!
Re: Rear axle question
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2023 7:43 pm
by 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!
Re: Rear axle question
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2023 7:56 pm
by CudaMan
Thank you for providing closure on this thread! Glad it worked out for you.