differentials

Hello everyone. I just picked up a clean 2000 ford ranger xlt 4wd. Love the truck, but i am fighting a growling/grindingnoise in front end. This is one of many forums i have joined since i got the truck. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction. My truck has the live axles and its...

unfortunately, since this economy went down, i got laid off by chrysler as an apprentice mechanic... i have a 03 explorer sport trac 4wd, and i've noticed when i did my shocks that my passenger side axle seal is leaking diff fluid... i checked the diff fluid level and it seems to be full...

Hello all. First post here and I hope that I am posting this in the right spot. I have a 94 ranger 5 speed and want to swap out the diff to 3:73's so that I can pull my trailer easier. (so far what I have read this is the gear ratio I should be swaping to) I have found forums on this but still...

Hey guys need help, I have a 2001 Sport Trac and I am having problems with an 8.8 limited slip rear differential pinion seal leaking. Do any of you know if I can change this seal without having a problem with the preload on the bearings? I read where this can be a big problem if the preload is...